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Leonardo DiCaprio may save the 'Captain Planet' movie

Previously in development at Sony, the film rights to the eco-superhero are now being jointly pursued by Leo and Paramount.



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Oprah launches line of healthy comfort foods

O, That's Good! soups and side dishes include a healthy twist of unexpected vegetables and beans.




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Leonardo DiCaprio backs vegan meat company

Leonardo DiCaprio backs Beyond Meat, saying the development of plant-based meats will help advance action on climate change.



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Judi Dench unveils private forest honoring departed loved ones

Acclaimed British actress stars in a new BBC documentary that unlocks the remarkable secrets of forests.



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Insurance companies deploy private firefighters in wildfire-scorched California

For wealthy Californian homeowners, extra peace of mind comes with a high price tag.



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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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The surprising beauty and benefits of driftwood

Some trees embark on an epic — and important — journey after they die.



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How biophilia can improve your life

Even subtle changes of scenery can have dramatic effects on our mental and physical health, a growing field of research suggests.



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Surprising ways animals stock up for winter

From hoarding and scattering nuts to making jerky and taking prisoners, animals use some wild tactics to stay well-fed in winter.




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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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Hot springs-heated hotel in Iceland does the northern lights right

Iceland's ION Luxury Adventure Hotel isn't so much about the hotel itself but about the stunning, otherworldly landscapes that surround it.




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9 lethal hot springs you don't want to take a dip in

Hot springs are generally considered to be destinations of rest and relaxation, but that's not always the case!




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Ohio lost a third of its butterflies in 21 years — and it probably isn't alone

The decline of Ohio's butterflies likely reflects a broader crisis for a wide range of insects, researchers say.




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Earth Day's framing problem

By treating 'the environment' as something outside our daily lives, Earth Day is no longer calibrated to meet the scope of the climate and energy crises — nor



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Watch: 'Wanderers on a Prehistoric Earth'

Kick off Earth Week with this dramatic three-minute film, which dives into the 'Heart of Darkness' to highlight the humbling majesty of our planet.



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What do Leonardo DiCaprio, Linkin Park, Hayden Panettiere and Sergio Marone have in common?

Leonardo DiCaprio, Linkin Park, Don Cheadle, and Sergio Marone are all judges in the Date with History contest, which will send one young visionary to address t



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6 surprising environmentalists

There was a time, not very long ago, when it was safe to be a politician who supported environmental causes.




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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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How Carla Hall, Mayim Bialik, Andy Richter and Izabella Miko protect the planet

We asked Carla Hall, Mayim Bialik, Andy Richter, Izabella Miko about their Earth Day plans.



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National parks strut their spring stuff for Earth Day

Celebrate National Parks Week and Earth Day with us with this breathtaking visual tour of some of the most beautiful sights in America's national parks.



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As U.N. makes history on Earth Day, Leonardo DiCaprio reminds us not to rest on laurels

More than 170 world leaders signed the Paris Agreement on Earth Day 2016, but that's just the beginning.



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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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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.



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Cambia tu viejo: President Calderon's new take on climate action

Mexican president proves himself a visionary with a sense of humor at the Cancun Climate summit.



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New report: 5 million climate deaths predicted by 2020

First comprehensive study on climate mortality released today at COP16 projects rapidly increasing death toll especially among children due to the impacts of cl



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Steven Chu brings low profile to Cancun

Sometimes the secret to getting a deal done is not worrying who gets the credit.




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Judge restores federal protections for Yellowstone grizzly bears

Yellowstone grizzly bears were removed from the U.S. endangered species list in 2017.




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Turret spiders build tiny towers for hunting unsuspecting prey

Turret spiders, the minuscule relatives of tarantulas, pack a powerful punch for any insect venturing close to the castle walls.




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Surprising facts about how animals sleep

Sea otters hold hands so they don't float away during naps, and baby dolphins don't sleep at all for the first months of life.




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The problem with fake service dogs

More states are cracking down on owners who falsely call their pets service animals.




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12 surprising facts about Komodo dragons

These huge beasts have inspired myths of fantastic proportions. Get to know the real life dragons of Komodo Island.




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Przewalski's horses: 10 things you didn't know about the last 'wild' horses on Earth

These small horses were thought to be the only truly wild horse species left on the planet and have a fascinating history.




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5 surprising facts about orcas

These extraordinary marine mammals share a lot in common with humans.




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Media Mayhem: The preacher, Glenn Beck, and the Fairness Doctrine

The rise and fall of Rev. Billy James Hargis, along with the popularity of Glenn Beck, makes our media columnist long for the days of the Fairness Doctrine.




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Hurricane Irene predictions came true

Sometimes it's not that hard to predict the future and that's just what happened with Hurricane Irene.



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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.



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'Chasing Ice' provides global warming evidence

James Balog photographs disappearing glaciers showing global warming evidence in time-lapse photography in the award-winning documentary Chasing Ice.



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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.



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What's the benefit of buying organic produce?

Morieka Johnson says she gets more bang for her buck from high-quality food. (Expensive shoes are another matter.)




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How to find good produce at a great price

Fresh, seasonal produce shouldn't cost a fortune.




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Irish teen wins Google Science Fair with project to remove microplastics from water

Irish teen Fionn Ferreira won the 2019 Google Science Fair for removing microplastics from water.



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Toyota introduces the Prius family

Toyota introduces the Prius family to America with a fun new media campaign.




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In praise of American cars

Once painfully uncompetitive, the U.S.-made automobile is clawing its way back with good-looking designs, attention to detail, and even respectable fuel economy




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Toyota Prius V: Best in class fuel-efficiency

The 2012 Toyota Prius V is capable of 44mpg in the city.




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Guaranteed low prices! TrueCar's 'transparency' riles dealers

Now partnered with Yahoo! Autos, TrueCar helps consumers find the best deal around. But some dealers and automakers don't like how the company does business, an




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Want a smart grid? Maybe you can win one on 'The Price Is Right'

As California's new Advanced Clean Cars rules push electric vehicles one step closer to the mass market, could the smart grid be the sequel to 'California emiss



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Driving the 2012 Toyota Prius c

A Toyota Prius designed for the young urban driver will be available in March 2012.




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Has Hollywood abandoned the Prius and other green vehicles?

Few hybrids or electric vehicles brought celebs to this year's Academy Awards.



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Toyota Prius c and the game of LIFE

Toyota partnered with Saatchi & Saatchi LA for its fun Prius c marketing campaign.



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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