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Mother's Day songs: A guide

Mother's Day songs. In the history of rock, pop and ballads, there are simply way too many songs about mothers that, frankly, Mom would not be happy about.



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Mother's Day gifts: 11 cheap and green ideas

MNN has assembled a 2010 guide to great, affordable green gifts that Mom will love.




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Inexpensive Mother's Day gifts

Green guru Elizabeth Rogers offers tips for saving money on Mother's Day.




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Mother's Day Gift Guide 2011

While Mother Nature is the main event this week, don't forget that there's another Mother-celebrating day just around the corner...




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5 books to give for Mother's Day

Our food blogger recommends books she loves as gifts for the mom you love.




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Mother's Day green gift guide

11 planet-friendly presents that are guaranteed to delight eco-conscious moms.




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Inspirational crafts for Mother's Day

Forget the fancy flowers and jewels. These sweet, simple gifts are the way to mom's heart this Mother's Day.




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Give mom a cheesy Mother's Day

For something a little different this Mother’s Day, why not take your favorite mom on a cheese trail?




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Watch: Mother/daughter doctor heroes

Meet the "Saints of Somalia," a mother-daughter doctor team who have built a hospital, a school, and a peaceful community in the face of oppression and a civil




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Mommy Greenest: Mother's Day Gift Guide 2012

While Mother Nature is undisputedly the center of attention this coming weekend, don't forget that there's another Mother-celebrating Sunday on the horizon ...




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Mother's Day gifts that give back

It feels great to celebrate and give back to our moms, and they deserve it, so the pressure’s always on when Mother’s Day pops up. You want to find somethin



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'No Mothers Day' campaign asks moms to boycott the day

Christy Turlington Burns launches viral campaign asking mothers to raise awareness about maternal health around the world by boycotting Mother's Day.




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Moms share their one true wish for Mother's Day

What does your mom really want for Mother's Day? (Hint: You won't find it at the store.)




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Don't forget grandma this Mother's Day

Don't forget grandma this Mother's Day. The older women in your family have lots to share if you take the time to listen.




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8 baby animals salute moms for Mother's Day

In honor of all the hard-working mothers in the animal kingdom, here's a collection of adorable baby animals being doted on by their moms.




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Rosé for Mother's Day

Think sustainable pink for mom this Mother’s Day when you’re planning your celebrations.




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Queen of the castle: Mother's Day gift ideas for the home and garden

So that you don't wind up gifting an awesome mum something too sentimental and/or last minute, a few singular Mother's Day gift picks ...




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5 things mom really wants for Mother's Day (that aren't really things)

Put down those flowers and jewelry. Here's what mom really wants this Mother's Day.




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How 7 other countries celebrate Mother's Day

The U.S. tradition began in 1911, but many other cultures offer their own twist on the Mother's Day theme. Mexico's celebration in particular looks like fun.



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This Norwegian teen is dancing a traditionally male dance to show love for her grandfather

Defying stereotypes, teenager Vilde Westeng aims to be the best halling dancer.



  • Arts & Culture

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Red cedar trees rebounded in response to Clean Air Act

Tree rings of old eastern red cedars show improved tree growth and physiology since the Clean Air Act's implementation in the 1980s.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Half of Americans are living with dangerous levels of air pollution

A new report from the American Lung Association finds that nearly 148 million Americans breathe unhealthy air.




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Can a building standard help you live a healthier life?

The WELL standard picks up where LEED and other standards fear to tread.



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Champs-Elysees is going car-free the first Sunday of each month

Paris gives cars the boot on this popular thoroughfare one day a month to promote clean air and exploring the city on foot.




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It's easier to breathe in Beijing these days

Five of the best 7 months for Beijing air quality have occurred since last summer.




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How California's improving air quality is putting a dent in the region's dangerous fog

Falling levels of air pollution have resulted in a drop in California's dense tule fog.



  • Climate & Weather

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15 endangered animals to watch in 2015

Meet 15 rare animal species whose futures could be determined — for better or worse — in 2015.




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Did dark matter cause many of Earth's mass extinctions?

A new study suggests that dark matter from the galactic plane may have been what really killed the dinosaurs — and it may one day threaten us.




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Which U.S. states have the most endangered species? [Infographic]

Here's a graphical glimpse at America's most endangered wildlife, where they live and how many are left.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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11 odd ways we protect endangered species

Mankind does some weird things to save animals from extinction.




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U.S. declares bees endangered for first time

Seven species of Hawaiian pollinators are the first bees added to the U.S. endangered species list — but they're unlikely to be the last.




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Extinct horseshoe crab named for Darth Vader

Vaderlimulus tricki is the first horseshoe crab found in Idaho rocks of the Triassic Period, and it has an uncanny resemblance to Darth Vader.




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The Locavore Strawberry Daiquiri

Local rum, strawberries and honey go into this classic frozen cocktail.




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Labor-free cocktails for Labor Day Weekend

Make your sipping simple this holiday weekend with these easy-to-throw-together drinks.




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3 fun, fruity, end-of-summer Labor Day cocktails

Open up the liquor cabinet, pull out your shaker, and celebrate your hard work with a cocktail.




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Can 'skinny' drinks offset your holiday calories?

Low-calorie cocktails abound, even if they're not labeled as such. The key is knowing the amount of alcohol and sugar in what you're drinking.




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5 eggnog-esque creamy holiday drinks

Shake up your holiday drink options with these creamy cocktails that aren't eggnog.




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7 holiday punch recipes

A festive punch lets your guests know you're ready to celebrate.




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Effects of solar flare expected to hit Earth today

A medium-size solar flare erupted from the sun this weekend, hurling a cloud of plasma and charged particles toward Earth on a cosmic path that is expected to d




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How to see Mercury and 2 comets in the pre-dawn sky this week

This week in the hour before sunrise early morning stargazers will get a double treat: the planet Mercury and two special comets.




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How much do you know about pandas?

From what they eat to wear they live, test your giant panda knowledge with this quiz.




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Do you know your calendar trivia?

We use calendars to keep track of our days, our weeks and our years. But how much do we really know about them?



  • Research & Innovations

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Video: Dan Rather sees EVs in our future

The veteran anchorman and <i>60 Minutes</i> host hosted me and frequent sparring partner Matt DeBord (car blogger for <i>Slate</i>) on his HDNet program. And th




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U.K. grocery store removes &#39;best before&#39; dates on produce

In England, Tesco supermarket is overhauling its fresh produce department to fight food waste.




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Nearly Friday link drop

Are ex-KGB hackers behind "Climategate"? What's the latest drama in Copenhagen? Can a regular, affordable home really produce more power than it uses?



  • Climate & Weather

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Scientist to The Daily Mail: I didn&#39;t say the Earth was cooling

Phil Jones and The Union of Concerned Scientists say The Daily Mail misrepresented a statement about climate change data to support skeptics' claims.



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Science and sensibility: The danger of jargon

Science lingo may hurt efforts to inform the general public, a new study warns.



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Hackers break into university in attempt to revive &#39;Climategate&#39; scandal

'Hackergate' — a desperate attempt by climate skeptics to revive the manufactured 'Climategate' scandal in advance of U.N. climate conference — will backfir



  • Climate & Weather

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Earth Day has become App Day

Earth Day has provided the occasion for a tsunami of eco-friendly apps for the iPhone and now Android gets some green love.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Planet Pundit: The dark side of electronic efficiency

Increasingly efficient computers belie the truth that our virtual world is using more and more electricity.



  • Gadgets & Electronics