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These animals survived the bushfires, and they need human help more than ever

Humane Society International is building temporary wildlife shelters for animals affected by the Australian bushfires on Kangaroo Island.




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Atlanta's The Ellis: Sustainable food and more

The Ellis Hotel in Atlanta has a sustainable restaurant, a green certification, and a reasonable price tag.




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Restaurant: Baltimore’s The Black Olive

Good food and wine at a sustainable Fell’s Point restaurant.




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More worms than diners at one Boise restaurant

Boise eatery is the only restaurant in the continental U.S. doing onsite vermicomposting with worms eat kitchen scraps.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Hops: Not just for beer anymore

Pickled hops are showing up in brewery restaurants alongside of the brews.




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Weekend reads: Jamie Oliver supports fast food, chicken-sitters, and more

As sourcing ingredients directly from local farms gains in popularity, more chefs are building relationships with farmers to get the pick of their crops.




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The table-to-farm movement

Table-to-farm is the logical next step in the farm-to-table cycle.




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A lighter, more durable wind turbine blade

The new blade, which was designed by Marcio Loos, a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering of Case Western Reserve



  • Research & Innovations

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The Nest: A thermostat that's eager to learn in order to help you save

From two Apple expats comes the Nest Learning Thermostat, a cleverly intuitive household thermostat that picks up on your daily schedule as well as your heating




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NASA plans moon way station for deep space missions

NASA is pressing forward on assessing the value of a "human-tended waypoint" near the far side of the moon — one that would embrace international partnerships




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IBM's Watson lands job at Memorial Sloan-Kettering

Watson will help doctors diagnose and treat cancer patients.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Smog-eating streets created by Dutch scientists

Pavement that acts as an air purifier could help cities consume their own pollution.



  • Research & Innovations

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Diamonds aren't just for rings: They could improve computers

Physicists have gotten a first look at the way electrons spin in a tiny diamond wire, and it could mean big things for computer technology.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Honeywell launches Lyric, a thermostat that keeps tabs on your comings and goings

HVAC heavyweight Honeywell unveils Lyric, an attractive and eager-to-adapt household thermostat with GPS-based functionality.




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3-D printing ... inside a moving delivery truck?

Amazon continues to look for new ways to deliver things to customers even faster.




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With dam removed, Green River flows freely

Kentucky residents and wildlife benefit from improved water quality with the dam removed in the Green River.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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After 14 months without tourists, Kauai's North Shore tests the waters again

The Hawaiian island has reopened its northern coast to tourists, but with new restrictions meant to protect local communities and wildlife.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How to prevent mold: 9 tips

The key to mold prevention is simple: moisture control. Here are nine ways to curb moisture indoors, and the mold that thrives on it.




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Moisture-resistant building products

Moisture-resistant building products are the first line of defense against rotting and mold, problems that can devalue our homes and cause serious health issues




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Mold growth in the garage

Get rid of fungus and stop it from coming back by using effective natural methods.




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Creating a mold resistant home

By taking steps to make your home mold resistant, you’ll avoid the headaches of remediation and repair, as well as the potential health problems mold can caus




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Mold and water damage remediation

Mold and water go hand-in-hand, so learn how to find mold and prevent it.




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Mold allergy symptoms

Does it seem like every time the weather is wet, you're sneezing up a storm? You might be experiencing mold allergy symptoms.




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Prevent mold with paperless drywall

Paperless drywall is nothing to be afraid of. It can prevent mold, and its problems can be overcome.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Why does mold like my bathroom?

I was recently taking a shower in my bathroom when I looked up and noticed what I think was black fuzz and dots growing on my ceiling! Why does mold seem to lik




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How to deal with mold

Find out how to clean and kill mold, and why it grows in your bathroom. The last thing that you want to deal with when buying, selling or living in a house is m




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Got any tips on mold prevention when it comes to food?

Mold prevention is vital for healthy living, particularly when it comes to food. Keep the green fuzz off of your food by keeping the fridge clean and inspectin



  • Protection & Safety

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How to clean mold without toxic chemicals

Get a jump on this harmful invader with some common household solutions.




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Why this Denver-area school district is taking Mondays off

What a four-day school week in Colorado means for the families that rely on school for childcare.




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Simple braid is so much more for young girl

A Utah bus driver boosts young girl's spirit with daily hair help. "That's what moms do," says driver Tracy Dean.




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Your earliest memories are probably lies

A major study finds a lot of people are clinging to memories that didn't actually happen.



  • Research & Innovations

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Chicago mom investigated after letting her daughter walk the dog alone

A neighbor called the police on a Chicago mom for letting her 8-year-old walk the dog alone.




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Why dads are happier than moms

New research finds dads are happier than moms, and it might have to do with how much time they spend playing.




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Oscar-winning 'Bao' is about a mom who thinks a dumpling is her baby — and I get it

The animated short "Bao" is about a Chinese mother overprotecting a dumpling, and it speaks to anyone who has ever been a mom or had a mom.



  • Arts & Culture

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9 fascinating facts about the founder of Mother's Day

Anna Jarvis created Mother's Day, then was dismayed how quickly the holiday became commercialized.




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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to retire within 12 months

Microsoft announced on Friday, Aug. 23, that CEO Steve Ballmer will be retiring.




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Kvetchtown, USA: Mapping NYC's most complain-y neighborhoods

The Big Apple's complaining culture gets its own mapping website that spotlights the top complaints reported within 42 different neighborhoods on a daily basis.




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Benjamin Moore paints the town green

Natura, Benjamin Moore's eco paint line, hits Pottery Barn Kids with a fabulous collection of colors that won't induce headaches and other VOC-related maladies.




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Music may motivate you, but it won't necessarily make you better at sports

New study takes a closer look at the link between music and sports performance.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Is a smart grid a smart move?

The development of a smart grid would have substantial environmental and economic benefits.




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North Dakota town is most pricey place in America to rent an apartment

Why does the North Dakota outpost of Williston have the highest rents for a one-bedroom apartment in the entire country according to a new survey?




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The wealthy gave less, while the poor gave more

Researchers take a closer look at America's charitable giving and find some surprising results.




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6 wild animals worth more alive than dead

Most wildlife adds value to nature, but it's often hard for humans to quantify. Thanks to eco-tourism, though, some species are becoming undeniable gold mines.




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Why are towns making their own money?

Like the eat local movement, this trend is another way to keep your dollars close to home.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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You can learn more about innovation from Renaissance Florence than from Silicon Valley

Lessons in business and management from the Medicis.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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So you want to move to another country ...

If you're thinking about moving to another country, his handy tool lets you compare everything from free time to health care costs.




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Second Montana oil spill went unreported for a month

While much smaller than the Yellowstone River oil spill, a newly discovered spill is raising eyebrows because it went unreported for a month.




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Bad air day: Obama's smog mistake

The administration drank the conservative Kool-Aid and agreed that tightening ozone emission rules would have hurt the economy. But clean air is popular politic




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U.S. shutdown slows Hawaii molasses probe

U.S. authorities have largely suspended their investigation of the molasses spill that fouled Hawaiian waters last month.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The most common pesticide found on U.S. apples is banned in the EU

The chemical’s makers can’t guarantee Diphenylamine's safety, so the EU doesn't allow its use. Here in the U.S. it’s found on 80 percent of conventional apples.