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Green product certification: 21 symbols you should recognize

Here's your guide to the green product & sustainability lables found on everything from fish to light bulbs.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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California tile company is turning boxy TVs into kitchen backsplashes

The scavenge-happy folks at Fireclay Tile launch a Kickstarter campaign to help transform old CRT TVs and computer monitors into stunning glass tiles.




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Diapers made from jellyfish? Researchers say it's a cleaner, more efficient option

Diapers made from jellyfish biodegrade in less than 30 days and soak up twice the mess.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Martha-approved, American-made gear for your next BBQ or backyard bash

Since nothing quite says 'U.S.A.' like summertime grilling and imbibing, consider these entertaining must-haves from the Martha Stewart American Made Market.




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A better business shirt that's easy on the Earth

Tuckerman & Co.'s student founders are working their values from 'dirt to shirt.'



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Alaska startup turns 'fishy' trash into talked-about treasures

Tidal Vision makes sustainable salmon leather goods and crab shell clothing.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Why you shouldn't freak out about the dairy cliff (unless you're a dairy farmer)

Dairy prices could rise if the farm bill isn't passed by Dec. 31, 2012. It's being called the dairy cliff.




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5 fast facts about the farm bill, including why you may be eating more sushi

Congress finally passed the farm bill. Here are 5 facts to start you on your way to knowing what's actually in it.




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Support Josh Dorfman's Climate Ride

Next week hundreds of bicyclists will set out on a 300 mile bike trip to bring awareness of global warming and MNN's own Josh Dorfman will be there for the ride



  • Climate & Weather

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The interview bonanza: Joel Makower, Gary Hirshberg, Seth Godin, and more

Check out this full listing of the interviews I've conducted here on MNN over the years.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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'Sharknado 4': No, we're really not kidding

Is it just us or does this latest incarnation of the campy horror franchise look like the best yet?



  • Arts & Culture

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How Virgin Galactic's new spaceship honors Stephen Hawking

Virgin Spaceship Unity, set to begin test flights next month, includes a very special nod to the theoretical physicist.




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6 reasons why Bill Nye's new Netflix show will be awesome for science

'Bill Nye Saves the World' will dispel myths and anti-scientific rhetoric on everything from climate change to GMOs.



  • Arts & Culture

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Carrie Fisher's dog finds the perfect home

Carrie Fisher's famous French bulldog, Gary, will find a new home with Fisher's daughter.




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6 celebrities show off their secret talents

Celebrities are asked to show off their hidden talents, and Oprah surprises with her ability to make dog poop stains vanish.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why we should remember Doris Day as an animal advocate

Hollywood legend Doris Day was an actress, singer and animal welfare activist.




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Busy bats crash into windows due to 'acoustic illusions'

A new study reveals how smooth, vertical surfaces can confuse a bat's echolocation abilities.




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Coral mushrooms look like something straight out of the sea

Stumbling upon these beautiful coral mushrooms makes a walk in the forest extra special.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Big predators are showing up in surprising places more often. (That's a good sign.)

Conservation efforts are helping some large predators reclaim ancestral habitats, a new study finds.




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7 reasons why we're lucky to have sharks

As Tracy Jordan famously said, 'Live every week like it's Shark Week.'




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(Un) Happy Earth Overshoot Day

Earth Overshoot Day is the day we go into 'nature debt,' utilizing more than the year's supply of water, forest and agricultural resources.



  • Research & Innovations

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Ecologists share their passion for nature in these winning images

The British Ecological Society annual photography competition celebrates both flora and fauna.




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This 'king' once ruled the green, lush forests of Antarctica

Newly discovered remains of the Antarctic king, Antarctanax shackletoni, paint a lush picture of the Antarctica of 250 million years ago.




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These eggs shed light on a battle of wits between cowbirds and mockingbirds

A new study looks at the co-evolutionary 'arms race' between a brood parasite and its hosts.




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Soon-to-be abandoned mine shafts could provide geothermal energy

Shafts that haven't been closed could be transformed into geothermal boilers to produce heat and hot water for nearby communities.




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Fire ants are flourishing — all thanks to us

Fire ants are especially efficient at filling in the ecological gaps created by humans.




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Grasshoppers have invaded Las Vegas

A swarm of grasshoppers in Las Vegas is so big it shows up on weather radar.



  • Climate & Weather

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TV shows celebrates Earth Day

Your guide to the holiday's planet-centric programs.



  • Arts & Culture

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Our toxic relationship with our gadgets [Infographic]

The more we hooked we get on gadgets, the more often obsolete technology ends up in landfills.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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#HugATree: 10 animals show humans how it's done

Did you know that 80 percent of the known terrestrial plant and animal species are found in forests?




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TV shows and movies that celebrate Earth Day

From environmental tips to hanging out with monkeys, there's no shortage of Earth Day entertainment.



  • Arts & Culture

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We are one: Inspiring film 'Planetary' offers fresh perspective on our relationship with Earth

Thought-provoking documentary weaves together stunning imagery with enlightening interviews to show how connected we are to our planet.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why we should rename a day of the week for Earth

A new MNN comic explains why we should rename 'Wednesday' in honor of our home planet.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Think about food waste like a non-stop shower

You wouldn't leave the shower on for 42 minutes, right? When you think about food waste that way, it's more tangible.




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Bangladesh minister responds to climate deniers

Minister says natural disasters in his home country are evidence of climate change.




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These popular mushrooms are carnivorous

Oyster mushrooms are one of the few fungi that hunt prey. And that fact may help us fight cancer!



  • Wilderness & Resources

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White shark nursery confirmed near Long Island

Researchers tagging juvenile sharks have confirmed where these youngsters spend the first year of their lives.




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New book sheds light on mountain caribou's fight against extinction

In 'Caribou Rainforest,' wildlife photographer David Moskowitz tracked elusive caribou through their rainforest habitat in the Pacific Northwest.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why Torres del Paine should be on your bucket list

The epic landscapes of Torres del Paine will make you want to hop on the next plane to this Patagonian National Park.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Cat's tongue mushroom: Look for this tiny translucent treat on the forest floor

This little mushroom is a pleasant surprise to anyone enjoying a walk in the woods.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why and how you should start a sit-spot routine

Spending time in nature has proven health benefits, and creating a sit-spot habit will help you reap those positive rewards.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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5 questions you should ask yourself before taking a selfie with an animal

The barrage of Darwin Award-worthy and just plain cruel animal selfie photos in the news is our cue for a reality check.




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Should you be refilling that plastic water bottle?

It may sound like a good idea for the environment, but refilling a plastic water bottle may not be a good idea.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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James Cameron verbally shreds Glenn Beck

The award winning director of 'Avatar' didn't pull his punches when he was asked about what he thought of Fox News rightwing rodeo clown Glenn Beck.



  • Climate & Weather

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Shocking NASA study proves global warming spike in 2010

Massive glacier break-off in Greenland demonstrates the frightening future painted by new NASA study on global temperature rise.



  • Research & Innovations

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Laurentide Ice Sheet was likely location of ancient 'Big Freeze'

A giant flood of Arctic meltwater may have triggered an ancient 1,200-year-long chill nicknamed the "Big Freeze," the last major cold age on Earth, a new study



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Greenland Ice Sheet is thawing irregularly

While the Greenland Ice Sheet has been known to be gradually melting over the years, new evidence shows that certain areas are thinning faster than others.



  • Climate & Weather

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Andes glaciers vanishing rapidly, study finds

The glaciers of the Andes Mountains have retreated at an unprecedented rate in the past three decades.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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NASA's Grover will explore Greenland ice sheet

NASA's newest rover won't be exploring another planet, but will take a look at part of our own.



  • Research & Innovations

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Chain reaction caused massive Antarctic ice shelf collapse

The disintegration of a giant Antarctic ice shelf that had been stable for millennia was caused by a chain reaction of lakes draining on top of the ice.



  • Wilderness & Resources