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Here's a practical way to close the gender wage gap: Flex time

Judging workers' value by time spent at a desk hurts working moms — and companies' bottom lines. Flex time could fix it.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Bill Gates thinks robots should be taxed. Is he right?

Robots are taking jobs from tax-paying, product-consuming human beings and a lot of people are talking about it. How will these people live?



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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What if you could earn a bonus for not living in a crazy expensive city?

One San Francisco-based tech company is offering a $10K option to those who move away from the city.




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Who wants to work at Yosemite next summer?

Yosemite National Park has 300 seasonal positions to fill for summer 2018. Here's how to apply.




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Learning how to fix bicycles is opening new career paths for teens

Project Bike Tech offers students diverse skills and options when they leave high school.




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Phoenix teen named 'Thanksgiving Hero' for his anti-bullying program

Matthew Kaplan searched for a way to use peer pressure for good after seeing his own little brother get bullied in middle school.




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SafetyTats gives kids with food allergies an extra layer of protection

Parents need help keeping a child with food allergies away from life-threatening foods. Temporary tattoos with vital information can lend a hand.




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Can the Girl Scouts attract the next generation?

The organization has revamped everything from badges to cookie sales to try to be more relevant.




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These 2 Kickstarter campaigns will get kids excited about science

From atoms to stardust, these books get kids familiar with some of science's most fascinating terms and concepts.




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Won't a carbon tax raise my power bills? 12/14/2008

What will happen if we pass a carbon tax or regulate carbon emissions more? Won't my bills go up?




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EcoGeek's explanation of Cap & Trade

The fastest and best explanation of Cap & Trade ever.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Barbara Boxer: On the precipice of compromise

A lot has changed in American politics in the last year, and a lot has stayed the same.




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New Mexico governor forced to allow environmental protections

Despite her best attempts, Gov. Susana Martinez can't keep environmental regulations from becoming law.




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Observations from the Natural Products Expo East

How many answers are there to the question, “Is your product GMO-free?” More than you’d think.




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How eco-friendly brands get Hollywood exposure

Spied some natural dish soap or gluten-free snacks on your favorite TV show? Green Product Placement gets eco-friendly goods some time in front of the camera.




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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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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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6 unexpected products made from hemp

This versatile fiber can keep you looking good or speed you down the highway.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Kevin Costner's oil filtration tech gets BP 'excited'

Company says latest tests prove the machines can make a difference in Gulf cleanup efforts.



  • Arts & Culture

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What's next for Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio?

From a new environmental documentary to playing a 19th century serial killer, here's what Hollywood's top male star will be doing.



  • Arts & Culture

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Tracey and Jon Stewart are expanding their animal rescue farm

Former 'Daily Show' host and family reportedly have purchased a 45-acre farm near their current operation in New Jersey.




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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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The risk of extinction is highest for Earth's largest and smallest animals

Humans seem to be causing 'a radical shift in the living architecture of the planet,' researchers say.




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Hawaiian crows return from extinction in wild

The 'alalā went extinct in the wild in 2002, but a captive breeding program is preserving hope for the species.




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'Sex, Lies and Butterflies': Documentary takes a high-def look at these extraordinary insects

You may think of butterflies simply as colorful garden pollinators, but there's so much more to these beautiful insects!




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Mysterious Texas canines have 'ghost' DNA of red wolves

Genetic relics from a 'ghost population' of red wolves seem to live on in these coyote-like creatures.




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In memory of species declared extinct in 2018 — plus one we've already lost in 2019

Extinctions are a wake-up call to protect the dwindling species that still exist.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The controversy behind the world's next great telescope

Thirty Meter Telescope, which has faced protests and construction shutdowns, will be built in a culturally and ecologically sensitive area of Hawaii.




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How President Nixon spied on Earth Day

The launch of Earth Day in 1970 raised suspicions in Washington, D.C.




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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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DiCaprio-produced documentary about solar makes Netflix debut

Critically acclaimed 'Catching the Sun' offers solution to current economic crisis.




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Peter Max never tires of painting for the planet

Max creates bold, iconic posters for events like Earth Day and groups like Greenpeace.



  • Arts & Culture

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Playing the expectation game at the Cancun summit

Success at COP16 is all about how you measure it. The lower the expectations, the higher the chances this conference will be a success.



  • Climate & Weather

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5 things I learned from the Mexican president

On the first day of COP 16, President Calderon made some interesting remarks -- incuding one about your grandmother's refrigerator.



  • Climate & Weather

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How would a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico affect wildlife?

As a wall goes up dividing the U.S. and Mexico, a range of environmental concerns are surfacing. Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer documents the impact.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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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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5 strangely cat-like traits of gray foxes

You'll wonder how gray foxes aren't in the cat family after reading these habits, like hanging out in trees and those semi-retractable claws.




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New Mexico bans coyote-killing contests on state land

New Mexico's coyote-killing contest ban does not outlaw the killing of coyotes by hunters or ranchers who are protecting their livestock.




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A chameleon's colors aren't just beautiful, they're amazingly complex

Scientists take a deeper look at how chameleons change color, and learn some tricks that could benefit humans.




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Big melt expected for Canadian Arctic glaciers

Scientists used computer models to predict how the glaciers would respond to future climate change, and the results were not reassuring.



  • 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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Ocean drilling expedition sets sail to probe glacier changes

Examining layers of offshore sediment can provide insight into the link between glaciers and climate change.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Illinois CSAs creatively expand customer base

Convenient tollway and business drop-off points, plus health insurance stipends, attract a new group of local veggie eaters.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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11 unexpected joys of joining a CSA

CSA membership carries with it some unexpected fringe benefits. Here's what you’ll be able to do!



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Bugs experience chronic pain, too

Scientists have found the genetic mechanism behind chronic pain in bugs.



  • Research & Innovations

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A new food made from carbon dioxide could be a game changer for our planet — and beyond

Solar Foods is set to unveil a fully sustainable, carbon-neutral food that can be produced anywhere.



  • Research & Innovations

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Detroit Auto Show: The excitement's back

The North American International Auto Show is re-energized, and here are some of the high-voltage highlights.




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Ford C-MAX Energi delivers best in class driving range

Ford's upcoming plug-in hybrid can deliver 550 miles of driving pleasure on a single tank of gas.




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Despite the red-meat rhetoric, Texas benefits mightily from clean energy projects

Austin's 'Chevy Volt Village' makes a handy political target, but in fact clean energy — and especially wind power — has been very, very good for Texas' ec




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I left my hybrid taxi in San Francisco

California's City By the Bay has dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions by switching to a mostly hybrid taxi fleet. It's a model for the rest of the country.