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Loggerhead sea turtles nesting in record numbers in Southeast

Endangered loggerhead sea turtles are making a comeback in the Southeast thanks to protections put in place decades ago.




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Global warming? Some say Arctic is actually cooling

An article based upon a leaked report says that Arctic sea ice is up 60%. But is it true?



  • Climate & Weather

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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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The real reason why eggs come in so many shapes and sizes may be childishly simple

A new study suggests the shape of an egg is determined by how much time a bird spends in flight.




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Microsoft tool to help Ford's electric vehicles

Microsoft and Ford announce that the Microsoft Hohm service will be available to manage the recharge process of Ford's future electric vehicles.




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Microsoft's big tablet announcement

The software giant is expected to unveil its first tablet computer.




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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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Microsoft buys energy output of Texas wind farm

Microsoft is the latest in a long line of tech companies making a serious play in the renewable energy sector.




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6 things Microsoft's Nadella must do to save Windows

Microsoft faces strong competition on both desktop and mobile fronts. What can the new CEO do to ensure the company's success?



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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7 reasons to consider indoor air-quality testing

Indoor air pollutants are all around us, from radon and rodents to VOCs and NO2.



  • Protection & Safety

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In Colorado, legalized green leaves some landlords seeing red

The opening of Colorado's pot emporiums has led to a stained relationship between landlords and those looking to puff in the privacy of their apartments.




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Autism care can top $2 million per person

The cost of supporting a person with autism over that individual's lifetime can be as high as $2.4 million, a new study estimates.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Looming chocolate deficit is not a reason to panic

Farmers are producing less cocoa than the world demands. That doesn’t mean we’re running out of chocolate.




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Legal cannabis: A business resource guide

Here's everything you need to know to get started in the world of legal marijuana — from investing to fundraising to finding a job.




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A revolution in hearables may be coming soon

New designs like the Eargo and new rules from the government may change everything.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Americans bought so many Legos that the company tried to get us to stop

Denmark-based Lego is the world's most profitable toy-maker. But when it reported a revenue decline for early 2016, the news was just what the company wanted.



  • 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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Why are textbooks so expensive?

College textbook prices have outpaced the rate of inflation since the 70s, but here are some creative ways to find course materials for less.




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Tea Party is reason for congressman's environmental flip-flops

L.A. Times says the head of the House Energy and Commerce Committee was once a moderate, but he was able to gain this powerful seat by embracing Tea Party princ




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EPA plans to ban some rodenticides; Mice find no cause for celebration

Looking out for the safety of kids and pets, the EPA decides to ban some toxic rodent poisons. Here are a few pest remediation alternatives that rely on repelli




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Lisa Jackson calls out power utilities

The EPA administrator fires back at a coal utility company during a Senate committee hearing.




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Debt ceiling proposals not so eco-friendly

The GOP has nearly 40 anti-environmental proposals in its debt plan. We parse through five of the most significant items.




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EPA proposes stricter soot standards

The agency says its proposed rule could save tens of thousands of lives every year, but critics warn of economic burdens for some U.S. industries.




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The heating season footprint [Infographic]

Not that you need a reminder, but the high season of heat cranking and thermostat tweaking is upon us. Energy Star shares a few basics on how to reduce home hea




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Lisa P. Jackson to step down as EPA chief

Jackson will leave the agency early next year, she revealed in a statement Thursday, adding that 'the ship is sailing in the right direction.'




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Joe Hanson proves it's OK to be smart

See why the science blog creator thinks there are too many scientists. (A funny thing for someone with a Ph.D. in molecular biology, don't you think?)




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10 social workers helping those in need [Infographic]

The social workers have assisted veterans, children and families.




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Stitch Fix merges personal stylists with high-tech data for the perfect outfit

The mail subscription service combines high-tech analytics and personal stylists to send women clothes they'll love.




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6 reasons to be thankful for Einstein

From explaining the mysteries of nature to proving the power of daydreams, Albert Einstein gave the world a lot to be grateful for.



  • Research & Innovations

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Crazy ants use a secret weapon to aid their invasion of the southern U.S.

Invasive "crazy ants" have been displacing fire ants, and a curious defensive strategy may be behind the crazy ants' bold takeover.




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Could a medicine used to treat gout also save our citrus?

New research could stop the spread of citrus greening, a disease that is killing Florida's oranges.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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In the Green Room: Ned Sullivan on Scenic Hudson

Learn about Scenic Hudson, a land preservation organization and environmental advocacy group.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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In the Green Room: Hamlet on the Hudson River

Visit Garrison, N.Y., an environmentally friendly community just an hour north of New York City.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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In the Green Room: Ray Anderson of Interface Inc., part 2

Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, sits down with noted environmentalist Ray Anderson of Interface Inc. Anderson, a not



  • Remodeling & Design

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NASA supersonic 'flying saucer' apparently fails test

NASA's huge supersonic parachute isn't ready to land astronauts on Mars just yet.




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Massive Martian hole suggests something (someone, maybe?) has been digging around

NASA has just released an image of a unique hole on the surface of Mars.




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Solar storm blankets Mars in planet-wide aurora

September event sparked a global aurora at Mars more than 25 times brighter than anything previously observed.




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10 spectacular moons in our solar system

Experts estimate that there are as many as 170 moons orbiting the eight planets of our section of the galaxy.




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NASA just came up with a brilliant way to turn Martian soil into rocket fuel

The plan to manufacture fuel on Mars instead of on Earth could make human missions to Mars more practical.




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Lea Thompson & Gilles Marini become chicken farmers

'Switched at Birth' stars raise poultry, reveal upcoming storylines.



  • Arts & Culture

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Suite Valentine: Eco-goodies at awards season gift lounge

A solar computer bag, which comes with charging adapters for various devices, was popular item with celebs like "Modern Family" star Rico Rodriguez.



  • Arts & Culture

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'Body of Proof' bans water bottles, goes solar

ABC drama returns for its third season.



  • Arts & Culture

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Radha Mitchell on solar, saving water and 'Red Widow'

The actress, who follows a mostly vegetarian diet, stars in her first American TV show, 'Red Widow.'



  • Arts & Culture

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Ted Turner honored with 2015 Lady Bird Johnson Environmental Award

Accolade recognizes Turner's 'remarkable commitment to protect and preserve our natural world.'



  • Arts & Culture

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Leonardo DiCaprio to donate 'Solar Reserve' art installation

Large-scale installation, by artist John Gerrard, simulates the sun and night sky above a solar thermal plant in Nevada.



  • Arts & Culture

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If animals could talk, they might say something sarcastic about the way we treat the planet

Comic artist Rob Lang gives animals a way to speak their piece with "Underdone Comics.'



  • Arts & Culture

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This new soap molecule may change cleaning products forever

University of Minnesota researchers claim to have created a 'perfect' soap molecule that's better for the environment.




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America spent a fortune on the solar eclipse — and it was worth every penny

American employers may have paid a steep price for the eclipse, but it was just what the nation needed.




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'A Force For Nature': A Green history lesson

NRDC founder John H. Adams details the history of the environmental nonprofit -- and the modern environmental movement.



  • Arts & Culture

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An Inconvenient Change: Why is it so hard?

It's easy to blame the corporates, the governments, the multi-nationals. But how different is it on the local level, the personal level?