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Thinking about going solar? Google adds peer pressure into the mix

A new feature added to Project Sunroof, a free solar mapping tool from Google, makes keeping up with Joneses even easier.




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This has to be the world's first solar farm that can be described as 'cute'

China has now given a face to its aggressive renewable energy goals — and man, is that face adorable. (It's a panda.)




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This solar-powered Dutch poultry farm specializes in 'carbon-neutral' eggs

Eco-conscious Dutch poultry company Kipster wants to revolutionize the egg industry.



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Puerto Rico plots out total switch to green energy by 2050

Although a recent renewable energy bill stalled, the hurricane-ravaged territory isn't giving up on its fossil fuel-free aspirations.




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Have you thought about cow-sharing?

If you're a fan of humanely raised, sustainable beef, you may want to become a 'steakholder.'




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Chocolate companies put their heads together to save trees

Twelve of the world's leading chocolate producers, with some help from Prince Charles, intend to tackle deforestation.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Paul Greenberg answers the trickiest questions about fish, our last wild food

Is responsible seafood the answer to our health and environmental crises? Author Paul Greenberg explores in a new PBS documentary, "The Fish on My Plate."




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Architects recognize Virginia's Brock Center for outstanding environmental performance

The Brock Environmental Center's 'regenerative' design is key to its AIA recognition — it generates 80 percent more energy than it uses.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Eating beans instead of beef will put a dent in greenhouse gas emissions

If you're not ready to go cold turkey with beef, we have some bean recipes to get you started in replacing just a meal or two.




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The Flow beehive harvests honey without opening hive

The creators of the original Flow Hive are back with a new model.




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IKEA is betting bugs are the future of burgers

IKEA's innovation lab, SPACE10, has been busy updating meatballs, burgers and hotdogs to focus on bugs, algae and plants.




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4 exploitive societies that died out

If you want your way of life to come to a bitter end, follow the example of ancient civilizations like the Sumerians and the Olmecs and use up all the available



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Hutchison's replacement will have big anti-environment shoes to fill

The retiring three-term Republican will leave behind many legacies, including a strong anti-environment record.




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MNN's week in review: Discovering remote places, oil spill solutions and more

While 'America Revealed' with Yul Kwon explores how typical systems work, we also explain new oil cleanup technology and Titanic history.




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Silver lining of a disaster: Deepwater Horizon spill inspires beautiful bird art

Jason Alexander Byers uses an unusual material to make an environmental point.



  • Arts & Culture

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Green job of the week: YouthBuild green building specialist

The Eagle Ridge Institute is searching for a green building specialist as part of the AmeriCorps VISTA YouthBuild USA program.




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The Farallon Islands have a mouse problem. The solution is raising eyebrows.

Scientists propose dropping poison to kill mice on the Farallon Islands, but there's concern that wildlife and water quality will suffer.




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Color-changing brittle stars can see — even without eyes

The red brittle star appears to use its color-changing powers for vision.




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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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New cement cuts greenhouse gases by 90%

Cement made from 'fly ash', a byproduct from coal-fired power plants, has a remarkably lower carbon footprint, recycles industrial waste, and is more durable.



  • Research & Innovations

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Coal ash threatens South Georgia

Fear of toxins unites Wayne County community against dumping of coal ash waste.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Concept of 'fat but fit' questioned in new study

A new study buries the concept of "fat but fit," and finds that obesity is more dangerous than a lack of fitness.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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If your workouts cause extreme soreness and swelling, read this

Rhabdomyolysis is rare, but if your workouts cause extreme soreness or swelling, check with your doctor.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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This WWII vet loves to walk, but he can't go far

Residents noticed 95-year-old Harvey Djerf struggling on his daily walks, so they came up with a kind solution.




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Crank up your workout with walking poles

Adding walking poles to your daily jaunt is an excellent way to boost your calorie burn, and they may even help prevent chronic pain with aging.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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PE teachers are thinking outside the gym

Schools are phasing out dodgeball and other sports in favor of exercises that get kids moving for a lifetime.




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Air pollution may wipe out the benefits of walking for aging boomers

A study in the Lancet looked at over-60 walkers, and those who worked on a busy London street didn't fare as well as the park walkers.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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We should worry about boomers on e-bikes

In the Netherlands, men over 65 on e-bikes are causing a big spike in the cycling death rate. And the Dutch are ahead of the game on all things biking.




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How to clean smelly workout clothes

Here's the secret to getting that smell out of your high-tech exercise wear.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Stop worrying about sitting and just move

Go ahead and have a seat. New research says it's not the sitting that's the problem.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Short workouts add up to good health

New study finds several short bursts of exercise are just as effective as one long one.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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10 ways to get 10 minutes of exercise

The benefits of cumulative exercise are well-documented. Here's how to get your exercise, 10 minutes at a time.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Your friends reveal more about your health than your fitness tracker

Your social network predicts your health and wellness more than your fitness tracker, study finds.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why do we walk with straight arms but run with our arms bent?

Researchers looked at walkers and runners with bent and straight arms to find out.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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The truth about exercise and weight loss

Eating less is more important than exercise if you want to lose weight.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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These sled dogs aren't walking on water, but something fishy is going on

Climatologist documents Greenland's warming conditions with a photo of sled dogs splashing in meltwater on top of sea ice.



  • Climate & Weather

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Air pollution linked to 2 million deaths worldwide

Air pollution may be responsible for more than 2 million deaths around the world each year.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Air pollution causes cancer, says World Health Organization

Outdoor air pollution has now been classified as 'carcinogenic to humans' by the United Nations.




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Art that sucks: Dutch artist proposes 'vacuum' to clear Beijing of smog

Can a vacuum suck up China's smog? Daan Roosegaarde will test his new technology soon in Beijing's parks.



  • Climate & Weather

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How smoggy Beijing's new license plate law will help curb pollution

Tokyo, which cleaned up its act in the 1970s, is a role model as the Chinese capital starts to address some of the world's worst air pollution.




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11 surprising facts about indoor air quality [Infographic]

Many American likely aren't aware that the air in their homes and offices may be cause for concern.




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Air pollution linked to 1 in 8 deaths worldwide

Air pollution exposure contributes to one in eight deaths around the globe, according to WHO estimates.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Panasonic to pay pollution premium to employees working in China

Electronics giant announces it will compensate workers relocating to China for the poor quality of air they will have to breathe.




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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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The 10 cities with the worst air pollution in the world

A new study by WHO finds that air pollution has worsened since 2011, signaling increased health risks for city dwellers.



  • Climate & Weather

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Billboard sucks in pollution and turns it into purified air

This high tech billboard can do the work of 1,200 trees, scrubbing the air of pollutants.



  • Research & Innovations

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Laundry detergent eats smog (but is it a good idea?)

By adding tiny nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, our clothes could become air purifiers — or so they say.



  • Protection & Safety

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China reins in New Year fireworks to curb air pollution

Dozens of cities throughout the country have either banned or limited fireworks displays due to the threat of heavy pollution.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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'Under the Dome' air pollution documentary turns viral sensation

Since its release last Saturday, the film on China's crippling pollution has been viewed over 100 million times.



  • Climate & Weather

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India launches clean air index to help tackle pollution

Prime Minister Modi's efforts aimed at tackling local air pollution, but the whole world stands to benefit.