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Leaked report confirms climate change and extreme weather connection

A new IPCC report is about to come out that proves what we all know already -- there is most definitely a connection between climate change and extreme weather.



  • Climate & Weather

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Cartoon spoofs Canada's Kyoto pullout

Taiwan-based NMA.tv, famous for its satiric animations, releases a new video about Canada's decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol.



  • Climate & Weather

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Jill Stein: Green Party in the White House?

Jill Stein, the Green Party's presidential candidate, wants to reform U.S. politics, but critics worry she'll just play spoiler by luring away progressive voter




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Report: 10-degree heat rise possible by 2100

World leaders have pledged to limit the rise to 3.6 degrees, but a new study finds global temperatures could increase 10.8 degrees by century's end.



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Conservation org to light up UN Headquarters with endangered species

Oceanic Preservation Society will project images of climate change and threatened species on the iconic building ahead of this weekend's Climate March.




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Artists unite to record a 'Love Song to the Earth'

New single, recorded to inspire action on climate change, features performances by Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Colbie Caillat and many more.



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Artificial sweeteners: Not a silver bullet for weight loss

A joint scientific statement reveals that the use of sugar-free products doesn't necessarily guarantee a smaller waistline.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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For some diabetics, weight loss doesn't reduce heart risk

Diet and exercise can help people with Type 2 diabetes lose weight, but that weight loss may not translate into a lower risk of heart problems.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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'Thor' star Chris Hemsworth on crash diet for shipwreck drama

Actor says he's currently subsisting on a meager 500 calories per day for Ron Howard's new film 'In the Heart of the Sea'



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Eating yogurt may reduce diabetes risk

New research shows that replacing unhealthy foods with a serving of low-fat yogurt can significantly lessen a person's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.




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How social media can make you look smart

If Google is making users stupid, then social networks like Facebook may be making people seem smart without actually being so.




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Mom starts Facebook page to collect birthday wishes for ostracized son

The boy who eats lunch alone in the school office everyday because no one will sit with him now has more than 1.2 million likes on his Facebook birthday page.




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Twin sisters separated at birth find each other by chance 25 years later

A random YouTube video leads to the reunion of two sisters who grew up 5,000 miles apart.




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How T-shirt sales changed an African boy's life

Watch how one man's donation contributed to surgery that enabled 3-year-old Congo native Loic Mbeze to walk.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Facebook acquires virtual-reality company Oculus for $2 billion

The social network's acquisition of the makers of the Oculus Rift headset promises to change the way we experience online media.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Is meeting face-to-face with your Facebook friends really a smart idea?

One Australian is on a mission to have coffee, one-on-one, with each of his 1,088 Facebook friends. The question is, would you want to do that?




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Facebook to issue Amber Alerts to help find missing kids

The social media giant has partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to help get out the word when kids are in danger.



  • Protection & Safety

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The redheads are throwing a massive party

Organizers are planning a huge event to celebrate the joy of 'ginger pride.'




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Birthday party invite for boy with speech disorder goes viral

Mom posts open invite on Facebook and receives a 'Reddit hug' from the online community.




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Your social media activity can help and hurt animal rescues

When you share a rescue organization's posts or comment on them, it may not always be what's best for the shelter.




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The joy of working for a nonprofit is worth how much?

The job satisfaction of working for a nonprofit is worth an extra $40,000 per year, British study finds.




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Paris to sell off 'love locks' in support of refugees

Officials anticipate raising big bucks from the sale of lovey-dovey padlocks removed from Paris' bridges.



  • Arts & Culture

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Billionaire steps up for national parks, offering employment opportunities, army of volunteers

Philanthropist Marcus Lemonis is offering work at his Camping World stories and access to an army of volunteers to national parks in need.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Billionaire behind 'Fortnite' invests millions in N.C. forest conservation

Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games and "Fortnite," is using the popularity of his virtual worlds to make a big impact in his home state of North Carolina.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How Icehearts is transforming lives of at-risk kids in Finland

This 12-year program in Finland inspires troubled kids to reach for their dreams.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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In the Green Room: Chuck's biodiesel explainer, part one

In this episode, Chuck chats with fellow musician Rob Del Bueno from Refuel Biodiesel about how he went from making fuel in his backyard (let's just say the EPA




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In the Green Room: Chuck's biodiesel explainer, part two

In this episode, Chuck chats with fellow musician Rob Del Bueno from Refuel Biodiesel about how to make biodiesel. "It's simple to do," Del Bueno says, "but it'




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In the Green Room: Chuck's biodiesel explainer, part three

Video: Chuck visits one of the first 24-hour card-swipe biodiesel filling kiosks.




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In the Green Room: Ray Anderson of Interface Inc., part 1

Video: Chuck interviews Ray Anderson of Interface Inc., author of 'Confessions of a Radical Industrialist'.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Have an unused prescription? Here's the smart way to get rid of it

As the U.S. struggles with an opioid epidemic, efforts like National Prescription Take Back Day are more valuable than ever.




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Dentists can smell your fear — and that could hurt your teeth

It may be subliminal, but you transmit your fear to your dentist.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Political Habitat: Coal comfort

Coal has made Duke Energy wealthy, yet the company's CEO admits it can be dangerous. Will he solve the problem?



  • Research & Innovations

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Coal comfort: Margaret Palmer on 'Colbert Report'

Margaret Palmer, professor of biology at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Studies, believes there's a better way to mine for coal than blowin



  • Arts & Culture

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Even Earth's most amazing creatures do some funny things

Here are the winners and highly commended images from the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.




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Los Angeles debuts first early earthquake warning app in U.S.

Developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the technology 'aims to reduce the impact of earthquakes and save lives and property.'



  • Research & Innovations

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This New Jersey city is turning illegal dumps into public art hotspots

The views along Camden's trash-strewn transportation corridors are getting a $1 million boost from Bloomberg's Public Art Challenge.



  • Arts & Culture

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Harvard University receives 50th LEED certification

The Ivy League campus is now home to 50 LEED certified green building projects.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Billions for defense, not a penny for LEED certification

Buried in the 500-plus pages of the defense budget signed by President Obama on Dec. 31 is a curious provision that prohibits the Department of Defense from spe




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Tour Atlantic Canada's first LEED Silver certified home

The Salmon Cove home was built with the environment in mind.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Follow the LEEDer: Home Depot and USGBC partner for product database

In response to the rapidly expanding green home building market, the USGBC teams up with Home Depot to launch a database of LEED-qualifying products ranging fro




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What do all the LEED certifications mean?

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system to certify buildings as meetin



  • Remodeling & Design

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Green Classroom Professional Certificate now available

The new certificate is offered by the U.S. Green Building Council's Center for Green Schools.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Soldier Field earns LEED Certification

The home of the Chicago Bears is the first LEED-EB certified NFL stadium.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Clif Bar headquarters earns LEED Platinum

The company's Emeryville, California headquarters earns top green building honors.




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Toyota earns 29th LEED certification

Toyota's Kansas City Regional Technical Training Center received LEED Gold certification.




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Citi celebrates 200 LEED certified projects

The Citi branch in Union Square received LEED Platinum certification.




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Green certification increases home values in California

Study reveals that green certified homes are valued 9% higher than comparable properties.




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LEED-Certified space tops 2 billion square feet

The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED certification program reaches a new milestone.




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Tour a LEED Platinum certified denim factory

Tour a LEED Platinum certified denim factory. The VDS Group factory in Bangladesh received LEED Platinum certification.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Perkins+Will tops 150 LEED certifications

The architectural design firm’s portfolio includes 20 LEED Platinum certified facilities.