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Diver takes a dip in Bali's sea of plastic

Rich Horner went diving in Manta Point, off the coast of Bali, and found a world of plastics waiting for him.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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'Infinitely' recyclable polymer could be the future of plastics

Chemists at Colorado State University think they've found a polymer that's similar to plastic and can be easily manufactured and recycled.



  • Research & Innovations

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Why we can't ban plastic straws completely

As the ban the plastic straw movement grows, we need to make sure those who really need them have access.




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World's first recycled plastic bike path opens in the Netherlands

The Dutch do it again with a new cycling path in the northeastern city of Zwolle that's made from old plastic bottles and packaging.



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The solution to plastic pollution isn't beach clean-ups, it's companies taking responsibility

Why are regular citizens doing the work that should be done by the companies that make the disposables?




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This coyote almost died because humans can't pick up after themselves

A community rallied to find a coyote trapped in plastic in the middle of a snowstorm.




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Head of EPA talks climate change on 'The Daily Show'

Lisa P. Jackson, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, discusses climate change with Jon Stewart.



  • Climate & Weather

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'Time' names most influential in sustainable food

You won’t recognize all the names from Time’s list of people that most affect our world, but you’ll want to get to know them.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Obama still has EPA's back

The EPA will continue to draw fire, but the veto weapon should protect the agency as long as Obama is in the White House.




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The competitive advantage of green grids

As Greenpeace attacks Apple for the coal clouds firing its data centers, green grids from Iceland to Quebec are attracting some surprising new customers. All ki




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AT&T adding 9.6MW of fuel cell power

The telecommunications company will be Bloom Energy's largest non-utility customer.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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The saddest little video of smokestacks collapsing that you'll ever see

Your heart may break as you watch anthropomorphic cooling towers and smokestacks tumble to the ground.




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GoSun: It's the hot new device in solar cookers

GoSun Stove offers a new approach to solar-powered cooking with a heated tube used to prepare food.




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5 ways to support clean energy if you can't go solar

Not all of us can put solar panels on our houses, but we can still support renewable energy. Here's how.




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A British supermarket that's powered by its own garbage

Through a pioneering waste-to-energy scheme, the spoiled stock at a Sainsbury's superstore will be used to keep the lights on.




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Van Gogh's life to be explored in first fully painted feature film

Painstakingly handcrafted biopic on the legendary Dutch painter is seeking artists interested in contributing.



  • Arts & Culture

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Meet the real animals behind 'Finding Dory'

You might already know that Dory is a Pacific blue tang and Nemo is a clownfish, but how well do you know the other species that are represented in the films?




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Pixar's latest little hero has a fear of water

New animated short 'Piper,' about a sandpiper with hydrophobia, will appear before the highly anticipated 'Finding Dory.'



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Mesmerizing short film 'Wrapped' imagines NYC overtaken by plants

Botanophobics may want to avert their eyes.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Meet the snowflake consultant for Disney's 'Frozen'

Physicist Kenneth Libbrecht, a leading expert on snowflake formation, is proud to have added scientific accuracy to Disney's hit animated musical.



  • Climate & Weather

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George Lucas' groundbreaking art museum exits Chicago

After two years of fighting for permission to build along the city's waterfront, Lucas says he's pivoting back to California.



  • Arts & Culture

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'Star Wars' planet is a remote, real-life paradise here on Earth

Laamu Atoll in the Maldives has a surprising starring role in the events of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.'



  • Arts & Culture

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Teens serenade John Williams with 'Star Wars'

John Williams even comes out to greet the two teenagers after their finish their recital.



  • Arts & Culture

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When you turn 18 in Italy, you get a 'culture bonus' of over $500

With money from the government to spend on culture, Italian teens have another reason to celebrate their milestone 18th birthday.



  • Arts & Culture

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'Inferno' fueled by apocalyptic Malthusian theory

New film, based on the best-selling book by Dan Brown, warns of humanity's demise from unchecked population growth.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Leo DiCaprio's new film 'Before the Flood' is a sweeping look at climate change

You can watch Leo DiCaprio's "Before the Flood" free online.



  • Climate & Weather

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Werner Herzog goes 'Into the Inferno'

Werner Herzog's investigates our fascination with volcanoes in his latest movie, Netflix's "Into the Inferno."



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Here's how all the Pixar movies are connected

Pixar has sprinkled references to all its movies throughout its films.



  • Arts & Culture

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Astronomers may have just discovered Luke Skywalker's home world

Tatooine, a desert planet in 'Star Wars,' may have a real-life analogue 1,000 light-years away.




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'One Big Home' profiles America's obsession with supersized dwellings

In the documentary "One Big Home," carpenter Thomas Bena goes behind the scenes to explores the trophy homes and "starter castles" of Martha's Vineyard.



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The 'Wonder Woman' scenery that took your breath away? That's Italy's Amalfi Coast

After scouring the world, producers of the new film settled on Italy's famed Amalfi Coast as the setting for the fictional island of Themyscira.




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'Silent Killers' highlights fishing net pollution with beautiful imagery

Christine Ren's "Silent Killers" uses stunning visuals to draw attention to a net-buyback program to keep our seas cleaner for wildlife.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why you should watch 'Okja'

Streaming on Netflix, "Okja" is an action-parable about an animal and her human. It's bold and totally unique.



  • Arts & Culture

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'Walden' embraces Thoreau's message

On the bicentennial of Thoreau's birth, a brief look into his life captures what makes the writer an American icon.



  • Arts & Culture

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A 'Last Jedi' battle was filmed on Earth's largest salt flat

The remote Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the setting for a pivotal moment in the latest episode of the 'Star Wars' franchise.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Carrie Fisher's dog reportedly got emotional during 'The Last Jedi' premiere

Gary Fisher, the dog owned by late actress Carrie Fisher, perked up every time Leia spoke.




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The animal inspirations behind these 'Star Wars' creatures

From adorable porgs to crystalline foxes, the otherworld species of 'The Last Jedi' have roots here on Earth.




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17 repeatable quotes from 'Groundhog Day'

These 'Groundhog Day' quotes are perfect for when you feel like you're living the same day over and over.



  • Arts & Culture

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'Science Fair' wins hearts at Sundance

After watching "Science Fair," You’ll never look at your high-school science fair the same way again.



  • Research & Innovations

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Is 'Black Panther' boosting black cat adoptions?

Anecdotal social media posts suggest that the Marvel blockbuster 'Black Panther' is spurring folks to adopt black cats.




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How youth activism underscores 'Isle of Dogs'

"Isle of Dogs,"Wes Anderson's new stop-motion animated film about teens coming to the rescue unintentionally parallels real-life movements in the U.S.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why 'Beetlejuice' is a feminist classic

On the 30th anniversary of "Beetlejuice," the female characters in the classic film seem fresher than ever.



  • Arts & Culture

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'Migrating with the Sandhill Cranes': Follow the journey

Bryan Nelson's short film, "Migrating with the Sandhill Cranes," profiles one couple's epic journey to migrate with sandhill cranes from New Mexico to Alaska.




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Shelter dog is new 'Lady and the Tramp' star

A star is born as terrier mix Monte leaves a shelter and heads to Hollywood.




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12 spectacular images from NASA's Spitzer telescope

The Spitzer Space Telescope is so sensitive it can see objects optical telescopes cannot. Here are some incredible images it has helped capture.




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Despite threats from big bad Trump, Scotland okays offshore wind farm

In approving an offshore wind farm, the Scottish government handles Donald Trump in a manner in which everyone should handle Donald Trump: They ignore him.




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Donald Trump: 0; Scottish wind farm: 1

The Scottish government recently approved the construction of a wind farm set off the coast from Donald Trump's golf course.




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These clever wind turbines store energy for when the wind's not blowing

This isn't your father's turbine. It can create more electricity at lower wind speeds and does a better job of predicting the supply of wind energy.




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How an 'off-grid' hippie built a wind energy empire

Wind entrepreneur Dale Vince used to live on a bus. Now he's one of Britain's richest men, and he has big plans to transform his country.




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Riding for renewables: Why I'm pedaling 120 miles on an electric bike to deliver a petition to Maine's governor

I’m making this trek to ask Maine Gov. Paul LePage to lead, follow, or get out of the way of clean energy development.