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Daily Briefing: Tues. 7/26/2011

Fires to reshape Yellowstone, GOP pushes pipeline, hints of 'God particle' seen, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Daily Briefing: Wed. 7/27/2011

U.S. eco-activist sentenced, cougar walks 1,500 miles, EPA delays ozone rule, and more.



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Daily Briefing: Thurs. 7/28/2011

The mob vs. wildlife, GOP vs. EPA, tequila vs. corn ethanol, and more.



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Daily Briefing: Mon. 8/1/2011

Key fish in crisis, rhino wars escalate, rescued penguin to be released, and more.



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Daily Briefing: Tues. 8/2/2011

U.S. suffers record heat, lethal radiation in Japan, 'unicorn' plant at risk, and more.



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Daily Briefing: Wed. 8/3/2011

Amazon damage rises, heat wave roasts U.S., new proof of 'multiverse,' and more.



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Daily Briefing: Thurs. 8/4/2011

U.S. wolves in crosshairs, Earth's moon may be 2 in 1, cyclone hits Haiti, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Daily Briefing: Mon. 8/8/2011

Economic rut spurs ecological rush, EPA vs. 'glymes,' icebergs vs. drought, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Daily Briefing: Tues. 8/9/2011

EPA may delay ozone rule (again), Japan hid radiation info, DNA traced to meteorites, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Daily Briefing: Wed. 8/10/2011

Big rigs get mpg boost, electric car goes solar, supermice rise in Europe, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Daily Briefing: Thurs.

'Huge' step in cancer fight, Mars rover sends new pics, actress boosts alien hunt, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Daily Briefing: Mon.

Schools save energy, E. coli spurs beef recall, Europe vs. Asia on rhinos, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Daily Briefing: Tues.

Cities adapt to climate shifts, oil fouls North Sea, walking lengthens lives, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Daily Briefing: Wed.

Arctic oil worries natives, school lunches get real, sleeping bears still trouble, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Welcome to Niue, the first country recognized as a Dark Sky Place

The island nation of Niue may be the best place in the world to soak up a starry night.




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10 ways today's college students can lower their student debt

The best strategy to minimize student loan debt is to search for affordable colleges. Yes, it’s complicated, but here’s what to know.




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'Tis the season for setting your food boundaries

The holiday season is a weighted one, full of food and food-pushers. Here's how to gently, but firmly, stand your ground.




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Biodiesel powers Kid Rock's Badass Beer

Kid Rock is using a sustainable brewery to brew his new American Badass Beer.




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Daryl Hannah on her biodiesel

Actress and environmental activist Daryl Hannah tells WSJ's Joe White about the biodiesel-powered cars in her garage at the 2012 ECO:nomics conference.




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Daniel Gomez Iniguez: Biodiesel entrepreneur

Daniel Gomez Iniguez isn't a typical college student. Gomez and his three partners have developed biodiesel production technology designed to be accessible in a



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Cow power: Indiana farm uses manure to fuel its dairy trucks

Fair Oaks Farms now powers 42 tractor-trailers with compressed natural gas from methane, the largest project of its kind to date.




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Arctic fox astounds scientists by walking 2,100 miles in 76 days

The young female set a new speed record for her species.




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Bioluminescent art: Beautiful bacteria glow in the dark

Bioluminescent art blends science and creativity to create images that can only be seen in the dark.



  • Arts & Culture

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DARPA launches biotech security branch

DARPA using biotechnology in an effort to boost the U.S.'s national defense.



  • Research & Innovations

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Disinfectants: A guide to killing germs and what dangers to be aware of

Here's a breakdown of how each disinfectant kills specific types of germs.




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How Burning Man inspired a solar surge in Nevada

After the 2007 Burning Man, volunteers repurposed a solar array for a local school. That installation led to many, many more.




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In Rotterdam, a wind turbine that's also an apartment complex (and an observation wheel)

The conceptual Dutch Windwheel takes the term 'mixed-use development' to dizzying new extremes.




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Bacteria help solar panels beat cloudy days

Bacteria can help solar panels convert sunlight to energy, even on overcast days.




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Orange peels could be made into biodegradable plastic

Scientists have discovered a novel new way of using microwaves to turn orange peels and other plant-based waste into plastic.



  • Research & Innovations

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At local festival, cicadas on the mind and menu

Once-in-17-year event in West Virginia brings out the bright and brave to study – and eat! – cicadas.




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Do we still need daylight saving time?

Find out why everyone from the candy lobby to the TV networks are weighing in on the daylight saving time debate.



  • Research & Innovations

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Darwin was right: Island life makes animals more relaxed

The lack of predators reduces the instinct to flee, according to new research.




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'River Monsters' star discovers potential man-eating anaconda

Dramatic video shows the moment Jeremy Wade swims up to the 20-foot, 200 pound giant snake.




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World's cutest endangered animal photographed for first time in over 2 decades

The Ili pika, an animal sometimes referred to as the 'magic rabbit,' is more endangered than the panda.




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World's weirdest slug is shaped like a fish and glows in the dark

Phylliroe is a type of nudibranch, or sea slug, that has evolved to look and swim like a fish. And that's not the only weird thing about it.




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'Behemoth' new species of daddy longlegs discovered in Oregon mountains

The surprising find shows just how much there is to learn about the biodiversity of southern Oregon's mountainous region.




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Mysterious humming sound detected in the dark reaches of the ocean

Who or what is making the sound remains a mystery, but it may be a 'dinner bell' signaling feeding time for deep sea creatures.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Monster African crocodiles found in Florida

Nile crocodiles are known for being maneaters, and now they've been accidentally introduced to Florida.




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'Psychedelic' jellyfish dominates the deep-sea dance floor

Nicknamed the 'psychedelic Medusa,' this fascinating jellyfish was spotted during a NOAA research mission.




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How your free time affects your work day

Whether you learn a language or listen to music tonight can impact how you perform at work tomorrow.




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Do nonsmokers deserve extra vacation days?

The average smoker takes about six days of smoke breaks each year, so maybe nonsmokers deserve extra vacation days in return.




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Community responds to vandalism in cow tunnel with beautiful mural

When vandals took over an abandoned cow tunnel in Portslade in Brighton, the community took it back.



  • Arts & Culture

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REI wants you to do more than #OptOutside on Black Friday

REI is leading the way with #OptOutside, but other major brands are following their example on Black Friday.



  • Arts & Culture

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Radar uncovers another Viking ship in Norway

The discoveries of two different burial sites in Norway have been facilitated by improved radar technology.



  • Arts & Culture

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A Danish artist hid these recycled giants in the woods for you to find

Danish artist Thomas Dambo creates 'forgotten giant' sculptures in the wilderness.



  • Arts & Culture

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Unearthed 2,000-year-old Roman dagger restored to its former glory

The ancient weapon, likely owned by a Roman Centurion, was discovered in Germany by a 19-year-old intern.



  • Arts & Culture

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5 math holidays everyone should know

Mark your calendar for math holidays that celebrate moles, spirals and an endless string of numbers!



  • Arts & Culture

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Capturing Florida's chameleons, one small invasive reptile at a time

Herpers are people who search for chameleons at night and remove the invasive species from the wild. What happens next, though, is controversial.




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16 ocean creatures that live in total darkness

Monster-like creatures live thousands of feet below the surface, and they've adapted to hostile environments by taking on cool — and scary — physical traits.




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How one man's 40 years of weather records became a treasure trove of climate change data

billy barr spent the last 40 years living alone in a cabin in Gothic, Colorado, and collecting meticulous weather data about temperatures, snowfall and more.



  • Climate & Weather