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Apple needs to do more to protect children, investors say

Up until now, Apple has offered no guidelines for using its devices responsibly. Investors want this to change.




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Apple facilities now run 100% renewable world-wide

They are pushing their suppliers to go green too.




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This could be the last drone video flyover of Apple Park

Videographer Duncan Sinfield says "it's only a matter of time until the campus becomes shut-off to drones completely."




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With a push from Apple, a "revolutionary" process removes CO2 from aluminum smelting

Even when made using hydro-electricity, aluminum production had a big carbon footprint.




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Resist disastrous planned obsolescence by making old iPhones sexy again

Fight Apple’s annual seduction dance by buying a perfectly restored iPhone from a company rallying against thoughtless consumerism and e-waste.




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The New MacBook Air is made from recycled aluminum. Is this a big deal?

Sort of, but there is less to it than meets the eye.




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What makes a computer green?

There are lots of things more important than whether it's made of recycled aluminum.




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The rise of Silicon Valley's screen abolitionists

Many parents who work in the tech industry are opting to go screen-free at home.




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New MacBook Air is easier to repair

But it still only gets a 3 out of 10 from iFixit.




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Climate change is top threat, says US Navy commander

Admiral Samuel Locklear, commander of the US Pacific Command says that the biggest long-term security threat in the Pacific region is climate change.




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TreeHugger in Mongolia: How a Warming Climate is Changing Business in Mongolia

We're traveling with UNEP to cover World Environment Day and document how the host country of Mongolia is adapting to a changing climate.




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What does Rainforest Alliance certification mean for palm oil?

We all know the palm oil industry has a horrible reputation for deforestation. The Rainforest Alliance, however, believes that change can happen from within and that sustainable palm oil production is attainable.




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Second best job ever taking applications now

And what happened to the guy who won the six figure salary to serve as caretaker of a barrier reef island anyhow?




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GM mosquitoes to fight dengue fever during the world cup

Dengue isn't fun, that's why Brazil has been using genetically modified mosquitoes to reduce the populations of mosquitoes that spread it. But not everyone is happy about this method.




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Why it's important to buy fair trade coconut products

Even as global demand for all-things-coconut increases, coconut production in Asia is stagnating because farmers aren't paid enough to make it worthwhile.




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'RiverBlue' documentary wants to save our rivers from the denim industry

If you care about water quality and ethical textile production, then this is a project worth supporting. Watch the trailer and be inspired to help.




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Food-loving travelers to Asia can shop, cook, and eat with locals, thanks to the Traveling Spoon

This cool new website connects travelers with local home cooks for unforgettable meals.




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Increasing demand for rubber is catastrophic for endangered species

A new study predicts that up to 21 million acres of rubber plantations will be required to meet our growing needs, spelling doom for biodiversity in parts of Southeast Asia.<




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New rodent with novel features discovered

The hog-nosed rat (Hyorhinomys stuempkei) possesses traits never seen by the scientific community before.




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The Indonesian fires in pictures

Here's a glimpse of what life is like during Southeast Asia's worst fires in more than a decade.




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Gigantopithecus, the King Kong of Asia, went extinct for not eating its vegetables

A cautionary tale for picky eaters.




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How the rest of the world raises their children

From frigid naps to diaperless infants to independence at a young age, it takes all kinds to raise the next generation - something that Americans would do well to remember.




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Peacock begonia's mysterious iridescent blue hue lets it thrive in the dark

New research reveals that the plant's shimmering blue leaves allow it to survive in the dim rainforest floors of southeast Asia.




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World's cutest baby turtle is part of an amazing story

Asian giant softshell turtles were once thought to be extinct in the Mekong River; this little trooper is one of 150 hatchlings bringing them back.




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From bomb to bracelet, Lao artisans turn shrapnel into jewelry

Somehow, beauty and hope for the future are found amid the wreckage of war.




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Video: A mama dog nurses a cat

Yeah, we didn't believe it at first either. Apparently unlikely animal friendships go really far.




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Artists carve huge forest 'SOS' to highlight palm oil's destructive impact (Video)

Done in collaboration with local companies, residents and other organizations, the project's aim is to bring awareness to how palm oil production is negatively affecting humans and animals alike.




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Do you have what it takes to do an 'Uncharted Expedition'?

Ten people. 2,200 miles through Central Asia. No itinerary. What will happen?




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India follows China's lead, bans plastic waste imports

Another door has closed for Western nations hoping to dump their trash overseas. Maybe it's time for another model?




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Where do house cats go all day? GPS maps reveal their secret lives

Where does Fluffy go when you aren't looking, and just what does Snowball get up to when she leaves the yard? A new study looks at how housecats move around.




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Baby snow leopard makes its debut at Chicago zoo

This ferociously cute snow leopard cub is poised to paw playfully at your heartstrings.




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Photo of the Day: Wild bobcat sits in a meadow

Bobcats are amazing wild cats, and excellent hunters. Able to live even in suburban ecosystems, they play an important role in controling the population of rabbits, hares and other rodents.




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Cats with contraband become international prison trend

Cats at several prisons world wide have been used to smuggle drugs and other banned items.




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Photo: Ricky the Jaguarundi

This small cat species is native to South America.




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London's first cat cafe opens tomorrow

Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium will be serving up tea and kitty love.




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KitTea could be the first cat cafe in the U.S.

Courtney Hatt and David Braginsky are working to crowd-fund a cafe and cat rescue in San Francisco.




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Photo: Kittens and clouds

Who could resist these cuties?




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Save your designer sofa from the cat with the Krabhuis, the designers's cardboard box

Your cat deserves better; this architecturally designed house for cats might be just the thing.




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Hello Kitty organic farm is obviously super cute

The cute-yet-cool Japanese cartoon promotes sustainable food at the Hello Kitty Go Green Organic Farm in Hong Kong.




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Rare African golden cat kittens photographed for the first time

Out of 300 photos of golden cats taken over the course of over 18,000 trap days, just four images of kittens have been captured.




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How to make your cat happy

Famed for their dogged indifference, cats just want to be understood and not terrified by your seemingly innocent human behavior. These tips can help ensure a happier, and thus healthier, kitty.




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12 clever new uses for cats and dogs

Pets, they’re not just for cuddling anymore!




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Camera trap captures first video of lion in Gabon in 20 years

Good news from Gabon: Conservation efforts in Batéké Plateau National Park are rewarded with a sighting of an animal thought to have disappeared from the region.




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These common sounds often cause seizures in cats

If your cat passes out from the sound of crinkling tin foil, she’s not alone.




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Prepare for the rise of robotic pets

An animal welfare researcher says the prospect of robopets is not as far-fetched as we may think, and may have potential impact on how we view actual animals.




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In honor of Cecil: 7 lion conservation organizations to support

Turn your anger into action by supporting lion-loving charities that are doing great things for big cats.




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How did cats get to Australia?

A new study aims to settle the debate about how and when this invasive species was introduced to the island country.




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Photo of the day: Election Day edition

Since we can't give you wine or Xanax, please accept these kittens to soothe your nerves.




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Only 7,100 cheetahs left on the planet

Huge decline surprises scientists who say that the world’s fastest land animal won’t escape extinction unless urgent conservation action is taken.




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Man & his rescue cat travel 31,000 miles in their camper van (Video)

Wanting to make a massive life change, this man makes his exit from the corporate world -- with his feline friend and a self-renovated van.