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Painted lady butterflies fill the skies over southern California

Painted lady butterflies are migrating north for the summer, and they're overtaking southern California, to the delight of many.




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This self-cloning tick is invading several states

The longhorned tick, native to Asia, is first new invasive tick to be found in U.S. in 50 years.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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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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Monarch butterflies make a pit stop in Colorado

Video shows Monarch Butterflies stopping in Colorado at John Martin Reservoir State Park as they migrate to Mexico.




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Weekend reads: Earth Day edition

Groupon deals, rain barrels, epic videos and the marketing hype surrounding Earth Day.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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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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NASA wants you to adopt a small piece of Earth

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, NASA has launched a clever online campaign that enables participants to "adopt" a small piece of the planet.




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Betty White's love for animals spans 9 decades

Hollywood icon Betty White discusses her passion for animals and her book, "My Life at the Zoo."



  • Arts & Culture

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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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Meet the bilby! 5 fast facts about this adorable Australian animal

The Australian bilby is becoming more popular, and they may just take over as the country's animal representative for Easter.




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Why do ladybugs gather in massive swarms?

These brightly colored beetles come together in huge groups, but it's not just to cuddle.




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Rachel Maddow calls out Glenn Beck on climate change

TV personality and radio host dedicates an entire segment of her MSNBC show to examining the nest of lies Glenn Beck used in recent statements about weather and



  • Climate & Weather

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Glenn Beck advertiser pitching survival gardens

The newest advertiser on the Glenn Beck program is using fear of an economic and societal collapse to sell heirlooms seeds.




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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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Great green gifts for Dad

Father's Day gifts. It's time to start looking for the perfect gift that will make both Dad and the planet smile.




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3 solar-powered gifts for a Burner dad

Jenn Breckenridge of the Burn Clean blog recommends 3 fun, funky & functional gifts for Father's Day.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Father's Day roundup: What to get for Dad?

Father's Day doesn't get as much publicity as Mother's Day, but that doesn't mean he's not special.




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Health tips for dads

Celebrate Father's Day by making sure your favorite dad's health is in tip-top shape.




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What green blogger dads want for Father's Day

Father's Day is coming up, read about what 10 different green blogger dads would like to get for the holiday.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Celebrate Dad!

Forget the tie. How many does a man need, anyway? Give your dad something he’ll really appreciate — a good nap and then a trip to the park. “How can I do




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The Daddy Dozen: Father's Day Gift Guide 2011

Just say NO ... to neckties this Father's Day. Instead, gift Dad with something that he'll use around the house like a Japanese gardening tool, a mending kit or




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Green advice from dad

What's the best green advice your father ever shared with you?




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Nature's 10 best animal dads

For Father's Day, we celebrate animals that buck the deadbeat dad idea.




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The Daddy Dozen: Father's Day Gift Guide 2012

On the prowl for a Father's Day gift that's unique, useful and <i>not</i> a necktie? Consider a cigar ashtray made from recycled tequila bottles, a killer pair




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The Daddy Dozen: Father&#39;s Day Gift Guide 2013

On the prowl for the perfect paternal prezzie? Check out these 12 gift picks that pops will surely find useful in the bar, the workshop and at the grill.




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The Daddy Dozen: Father&#39;s Day gift guide 2014

What discerning patriarch wouldn't appreciate a foosball bottle opener, a mason jar cocktail shaker or a dashing hanky to have around the house?




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4 tired myths about dear old dad

Sure, there are deadbeats, but for the most part, modern dads are ripping apart old pop-culture tropes.




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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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Advancing our planet: Ford&#39;s roadmap for sustainability

They were the first to bring us the modern automobile as we know it, so it only makes sense that Ford Motor Company is now ushering in the future of mobility.



  • Research & Innovations

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A new material made from spider silk and trees could replace plastic

Finnish researchers have developed a strong, flexible material from spider silk and tree cellulose.



  • Research & Innovations

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This plant may have made Vikings go berserk before battle

Researchers may have finally figured out what kind of drugs Vikings were on as they headed into battle in a blood-thirsty state known as berserkergan.



  • Research & Innovations

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Popular Mechanics names James Cameron most innovative leader of 2011

The developers of Mars rovers, the Hybrid X electric car, and a wastewater cleaning technique are also recognized in the magazine's annual Breakthrough Awards.



  • Research & Innovations

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Power SHFT: Adrian Grenier&#39;s high-watt celebrity

Ford is partnering with Grenier's new green lifestyle website SHFT.com, and I was there to kick the tires on the C-MAX Hybrid, eat the organic snacks, and try i




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Battle of the brands: Ford takes on Toyota in new hybrid ads

The Detroit automaker gets a touch of campaign fever with new marketing aimed to take down the competition.




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Never shucked an oyster? Read this

To shuck an oyster, you need the right tools, a little patience and a lot of muscle. But a few sips of Chablis won't hurt either.




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6 DIY garden projects using dead wood

Fallen trees can be used for more than just firewood. Here's how to enhance your garden with downed limbs.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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A homemade hummingbird nectar recipe guaranteed to please

Leave the premixed red stuff at the store. Here's a homemade nectar recipe that will keep the hummingbirds in your yard well-fed and happy.




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Homemade sunscreen won&#39;t protect your skin

With DIY sunscreen recipes, you have no idea if you'll be protected from the sun's harmful rays.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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BRIGHTER LIVING: Recycling made easy

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Quick tips for expanding your normal recycling routine.




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NASA&#39;s &#39;Mars Helicopter&#39; aces tests ahead of historic flight

The autonomous aircraft Mars Helicopter heralds the beginning of a new era in our exploration of the red planet.




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NASA spacecraft to map and sample asteroid that&#39;s heading our way

As part of its mission to analyze Bennu, OSIRIS-REx has set a new record for closest orbit of a planetary body by a spacecraft.




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Japan&#39;s historic asteroid space probe is heading back to Earth

After landing rovers and its spacecraft on the surface of asteroid Ryugu, JAXA is returning with a sample.




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Will Christo&#39;s art installation harm wildlife or help Colorado?

'Over the River' would suspend silver fabric over miles of Arkansas River.



  • Arts & Culture

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Alien Weeds: Weed eradication of the artistic variety

Artist Patterson Clark naturally 'harvests' areas plagued by weeds and uses the leaves, roots and stems of much-loathed plants to produce handcrafted art suppli



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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3 beautiful eco art projects made from repurposed wood

These artists used recycled pine, driftwood and waste timber to create their pieces.



  • Arts & Culture

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Motley mess of scarecrows invade historic Westchester estate

Sure, they do a better job at posing for photos than discouraging birds, but this army of eclectic scarecrows installed at one of the Hudson's grandest historic




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Online boutique offers handmade tableware -- and a soulful respite

A showcase for American artisans, the virtual shop Catherine's Table is a warm and cozy ode to beautiful things.




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This &#39;Secret Garden&#39; is made entirely from denim

Artist Ian Berry's creation is made from the most familiar of materials.



  • Arts & Culture

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Higgs boson ready for prime time

Scientists have unveiled new evidence suggesting the 'God particle' really exists, a revelation that could change how we think about the universe.



  • Research & Innovations

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Know your leafy greens: 15 favorites to add to your diet

Confused by kohlrabi? Daunted by dandelions? We're here to help. Here's a handy guide to edible leafy greens.