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Political Habitat: Bailouts, bombshells and boondoggles

Step right up and watch how the government is misspending your tax dollars on the environment.




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Colbert shows Obama how to kick some BP butt

Comedian beats up BP CEO look-alike on 'Colbert Report'.



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What makes a wine kosher?

If you think kosher wine is only for a specific group of wine drinkers, think again.




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Why everyone should read 'The Book of Joy'

When the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu get together to share wisdom, we should all stop to listen.




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Hmong shaman work with traditional doctors to heal patients at California hospital

The new policy at Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center in Merced builds trust and community, and the patients are seeing the results.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Nun shows off soccer skills with police officer

This nun in Ireland shows off her soccer skills in a game of keepie uppie with a police officer.



  • Arts & Culture

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Belfry-dwelling bats are causing an unholy mess in English churches

The Bats and Churches Partnership aims to ease the sometimes fraught relationship between bats and the houses of worship they roost in.




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The ancient tomb of Santa Claus may be hiding under a Turkish church

Archaeologists conducting digital surveys below the surface of St. Nicholas Church have discovered an untouched temple.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why you need to take a Swedish 'year walk'

The Swedish ritual of Årsgång or "year walk" is said to reveal visions of the future — if you can complete the requirements.



  • Arts & Culture

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Amish, Mennonites quietly rebuild Texas towns

Mennonites and Amish workers have been on the ground in Texas since August and continue to assist in rebuilding efforts.




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Creationists and conspiracy theorists share the same cognitive error, study finds

Do you believe that "everything happens for a reason"? You might be making this error, too.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why Volkswagen should revive the retro Microbus

Why Volkswagen should bring back the Microbus.




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Fact or fiction: Baking soda and peroxide make your pans shine

So many people have pinned this easy cleaning tip on Pinterest and shared it on Facebook, it has to work, right?




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How to treat a poison ivy rash naturally

These home remedies can help you tackle that pesky poison ivy rash the natural way.



  • Protection & Safety

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12 ways to use raw shea butter

Believe the hype: Shea butter really is a wonderful all-around health and beauty balm.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Which OTC pain reliever should you use?

From acetaminophen to anti-inflammatories, not all nonprescription pain drugs are created equal; here’s how to choose from the confusing array.



  • Protection & Safety

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Why you should learn how to breathe

Diaphragmatic breathing is easy to master and good for your body and mind. So, here's how to breathe correctly.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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10 cars I expect to see (and drive) at the Los Angeles Auto Show

The LA Auto Show, which kicks off next week, is shaping up as very environmentally friendly this year, with a range of EV introductions and first-drive opportun




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Happy days at the New York Auto Show

Even the big cars are fuel misers these days, as buyers with cash in their pockets cast a wary eye on $4 gas. Did GM really roll out a 35-mpg Chevrolet Impala?




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Watch: Joel Salatin, farmer and author, shares his story

Meet the author, farmer, entrepreneur and leader of the local food movement as he shares his thoughts on modern farming and the needs of animals.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Scarlett Johansson reaffirms farming wish

Actress Scarlett Johansson once again says she would enjoy being an organic farmer when her Hollywood career is over.



  • Arts & Culture

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Cargotecture commingles with carrots at organic farm in Shanghai

Shanghai's largest organic farm branches out into the hospitality industry. The first step? Constructing a visitors center from over 70 shipping containers.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Ashevillage Urban Farm School prepares for students

A 30-week Urban Farm School program begins on April 1 at the Ashevillage Institute and Sanctuary in North Carolina.




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Can you grow vegetables in the shade?

If you think your yard has too much shade to grow vegetables, there may be hope.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Demand for organic milk causes shortage

Sales of organic are growing and dairy farms are getting incentives to switch to organic farming. Is voting with our dollars actually working?




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Nuclear politics come to Washington

The future looks uncertain for an industry on the brink of making huge gains in Washington this year.




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Fukushima chilled U.S. opinions on nuclear power

The nuclear meltdowns at the Fukushima power plant after the Japanese tsunami a year ago has made Americans more leery of nuclear power, according to a Yale Uni




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9 nightmarish nuclear fallout films

To mark the release of “The Chernobyl Diaries,” we’ve rounded up nine notable nuclear horror films that span over 50 years of murder, mayhem and reactor m



  • Arts & Culture

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Mutant butterflies found emerging from Fukushima radiation

Researchers have discovered that the butterflies' mutations are multiplying at an alarming rate through successive generations. If genetic damage done to one ge




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Japan to encircle Fukushima with frozen earth

Japan is pledging $500 million to build a wall of frozen earth around the Fukushima nuclear power plant, which has been leaking radioactive water.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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New radiation-proof underwear can protect your privates from Fukushima fallout

A Japanese company is looking to profit from continuing fears about Fukushima radiation, by selling radiation-proof underwear.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What's the cancer risk for those still living near Fukushima?

For people living in areas neighboring the Fukushima nuclear power plants, the worst of the radiation exposure may have passed.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How much radiation from Fukushima will hit the West Coast?

Scientists are using crowdsourcing to test the water along the Pacific Coast of North America, a project that could predict future risks.




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Fukushima radiation detected off California coast

Extremely low levels of radioactive cesium from the Fukushima nuclear meltdown are present in ocean water offshore California.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Highest concentrations of Fukushima radiation in U.S. waters detected near San Francisco

Even years after the onset of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, radiation is still making its way across the Pacific.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Rare metal shortage threatens high-tech innovation

A world in need of faster computers, smarter phones and more energy-efficient light bulbs threatens to strain the small supply of rare metals used by the global



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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From the ashes of 1969 meteorite, a new mineral is born

A fireball that tears across the sky is not just a one-time skywatching event — it can reap scientific dividends long afterward. In fact, one that lit up Mexi




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Earth's water shortage may be explained by where it formed in solar system

Earth probably formed in a hotter, drier part of the solar system than previously thought, which could explain our planet's puzzling shortage of water, a new st



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Who holds the key to fresh water abundance? You

Fresh water. The planet has only so much to meet the needs of a growing world population. And global warming throws more uncertainty into the mix.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Portland flushes 38 million gallons of water after teen tinkles in reservoir

Portland authorities faced a tough decision this week: Drain a reservoir or provide residents with tap water that a teen peed into?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Snail hunts faster fish by drugging them with insulin

The venom of some cone snails contains insulin, a new study finds, helping the sluggish mollusks snag speedier prey.




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Native people built seashell islands off Florida

Long before modern countries like China and Dubai began making artificial islands, the Calusa people built a kingdom on seashells.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Winning images showcase Earth's beauty from land to sea

Outdoor Photographer of the Year honors the best images from 2018 that highlight landscapes, wildlife and nature.



  • Arts & Culture

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More U.S. cities push to decriminalize magic mushrooms

Denver and Oakland vote to decriminalize magic mushrooms, showing support for psychedelic drug psilocybin. Other cities have similar laws on tap.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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London air raid shelter houses carbon-neutral hydroponic farm

A hydroponic agriculture venture named Growing Underground is based in an air raid shelter 100 feet beneath the streets of London.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Old toothbrushes help to keep this rubbish-built abode stay nice and toasty

Work is completed on Brighton Waste House, proving 'there is no such thing as waste, just stuff in the wrong place.'



  • Remodeling & Design

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Whimsical garden art shines in the world's largest flower show

In addition to surreal garden installations, the Hampton Court Flower Show hosts talks and demonstrations focusing on environmental issues.



  • Arts & Culture

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Outdoor living meets the sharing economy at UK's first 'on-demand' garden space

Will bookable-by-the-hour private garden spaces encourage more cooped up urbanites to step outside?



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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College students launch campaign encouraging classmates to tinkle in the shower, not the toilet

If there ever was a reason to invest in a decent pair of shower sandals ...




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Poop-powered airport shuttle bus hits the road in the U.K.

Powered by food scraps and sewage, Bio-Bus carries commuters and tourists between Bristol Airport and Bath.