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Missouri files suit against California egg law

New requirements for happier hens infringes on the interstate commerce protections of the U.S. Constitution, says Missouri attorney general.




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Bogobrush gives new meaning to oral care

A last minute holiday gift for socially conscious tooth-cleaners with an eye for ecological design, Bogobrush follows a "buy one give one" business model.




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$1.7 billion in gift cards will go unspent this year

Although they are getting better at it, many consumers still do not spend every last penny that is credited to their gift cards.




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An organic candy cane with no red dye or corn syrup

Do you or your kids like candy canes, but do you dislike the dye and corn syrup they contain? Look no further.




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14 fantastic and far-out calendars for '14

For your consideration, 14 calendars for 2014 of the letterpress, perpetual or otherwise remarkable variety.




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Eden Paper: Beautiful gift wrap that you can plant and, eventually, eat

After you've furiously torn through your holiday prezzies, plant Eden Paper gift wrap it in the backyard where it will grow into a patch of veggies.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Last-minute gifts you can find at the grocery store

Combine food shopping and gift shopping this year by taking advantage of a well-stocked grocery store.




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Would you shop blind (for a cause)?

Blind brothers ask you to take a leap of faith to help find a cure for blindness.




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Why the best present is cold, hard cash

If you're doling out gift cards for Christmas, you might as well just give out cash.




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A 'raft' of volcanic stone may be a lifesaver for the Great Barrier Reef

A floating sheet of pumice could bring an infusion of life to Australia's Great Barrier Reef.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Two Billion Cars

Are two billion cars a nightmare we can avoid? MNN's auto blogger reviews a new book on the subject.



  • Arts & Culture

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Union of Concerned Scientists questions true value of hybrid cars

Option packages and other 'forced' features increase the base price of many vehicles, balancing out the environmental value, group says.




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KBB announces top green cars for 2010

Despite the recall woes plaguing Toyota, Kelley Blue Book has named the Toyota Prius as the top green car for 2010.




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4 questions to ask about the proposed eco-grades for cars

Your next car purchase may be based on a letter grade issued by Beltway bureaucrats.




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New MPG standards will lead to political debate

The latest tag team effort from the EPA and Department of Transportation is an ambitious one: the 60 mile per gallon car.




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Toyota is giving away 100 cars in 100 days

Toyota's new "100 Cars for Good" program will give away 100 cars to nonprofit organizations in 100 days.




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5 biggest car flops

The explosive Ford Pinto tops this list of the 5 biggest car flops.




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2013 Ford Escape: A smarter utility vehicle

Ford revealed the new, more fuel-efficient 2013 Ford Escape at the L.A. Auto Show.




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'I was wrong' says former vegan diet advocate

Climate change journalist George Monbiot says he was wrong when he claimed 'the only ethical response is to stop eating meat.'




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Nearly 70% of turkey burgers contain fecal bacteria, says Consumer Reports

Overall, 90 percent of the ground turkey that the magazine examined had one or more of the five bacteria they tested for.



  • Protection & Safety

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Is ethical foie gras a contradiction in terms?

This Spanish farmer's free-range geese fatten up naturally for migration season.




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Solar Decathlon: One more shot at National Mall?

A dozen senators are asking the Departments of Interior and Energy to get the event back on the mall.




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Republicans take aim at wild lands in budget deal

As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on the budget deal, it's interesting to see what noteworthy cuts will be made to the environment.




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Media Mayhem: Can Twitter save the earth?

How a social networking site beat the major media on a major environmental story.




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Media Mayhem: My last 'Apocalypse Now' headline

When is rhetoric over-the-top when you're talking about climate change?



  • Climate & Weather

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Media Mayhem: Cap-and-trade panic a familiar media tactic

As history has shown us, environmental regulations often help the economy, not hurt it. Why can't corporations -- and Congress -- learn from the past?



  • Climate & Weather

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Why Cash for Clunkers was like a methadone clinic

Cash for Clunkers tore through our nation like a drag racer, long before anybody could figure out if it made sense. But its image is already locked in the popul




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Playboy is no longer a nudie mag. (Now you can actually read it!)

For readers, it's great news that Playboy is getting rid of the naked photos.



  • Arts & Culture

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Calling in from Copenhagen: MNN blogger Karl Burkart

Video: MNN blogger Karl Burkart chats with Current TV about the politics of blogging at the Copenhagen climate summit.



  • Climate & Weather

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Copenhagen Day 8: G77 walks out, Canada punk'd

Canada does an about-face on its climate target (if only) and the G77 suspends talks after a move to eliminate Kyoto Protocol language.



  • Research & Innovations

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The Yes Men punk Canada

Eco prankster activists pull a fast one on the world when they send out a flurry of press releases that seem to indicate big cuts and climate reparation payment



  • Climate & Weather

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Al Gore's call to action

Video from Al Gore's speech yesterday at the Copenhagen climate talks.




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Pay your legal fees with carbon credits

Clients of the Cueto Law Group in Miami, Florida can now pay up to 20% of their legal fees with carbon credits.




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Geoengineering with space particles, artificial volcanoes and Special K

It's no substitute for simply getting rid of coal, but geo-engineering just may be our planet's Hail Mary pass.




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TH!NK:Climate Change contest can send you to Cancun

The EJC is sending someone to Cancun for the next climate summit. Budding bloggers, this is your chance to get noticed.




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Top photos: Tiptoeing through mistletoe and 1 really smart car

The best photos of the week as presented by the Mother Nature Network, including a landfill worker in Cambodia and a mistletoe farm.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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What can climate talks in Doha accomplish?

Attempts to address global warming and its potentially devastating consequences, resume today as delegates gather in Doha, Qatar.



  • Climate & Weather

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U.N. climate talks cast spotlight on Qatar

The tiny desert kingdom has an outsized appetite for fossil fuels, making it an awkward place to host international climate change negotiations.



  • Climate & Weather

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We've got the weather forecast for 2050 (and it doesn't look very good)

Weather Channel's futuristic weather report is based on current climate science and was released as part of the U.N. Climate Summit.



  • Climate & Weather

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Reduce the carbon footprint of your yard and garden

A lawn can be both kinds of green: eco-friendly and lush.




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The carbon footprint of your e-mail

MNN's lifestyle blogger calculates out the daily carbon footprint of her email inbox.




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How can I make my grocery trips greener?

Chanie Kirschner has figured out how to maximize her grocery shopping.




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Progress made on carbon capture and storage

Little by little the Obama administration is clearing the way for CCS.




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Swedish family moves into new home, begins strict carbon diet

An experiment in low-impact living called One Tonne Life finds a Swedish family moving into a 'climate-smart' home to drastically reduce their carbon footprints




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How can I take an ecologically sensitive cruise vacation with my family?

A few ocean liners have been working to cut back on their pollution. But you're still free to be a glutton at the buffet.




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'Deadliest Catch' vessel slices carbon footprint

Crew of the F/V Kodiak partners with EcoEmissions to burn fuel more efficiently and reduce pollution.



  • Arts & Culture

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Green conferencing: Reducing a meeting's carbon footprint

How do you convene a large group of people to share and learn important information and interact socially without causing a negative impact on the environment?



  • Research & Innovations

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NRDC: Cable boxes guzzle more energy than new refrigerators

A new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council details the staggering environmental cost of DVRing 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' every week.




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What is carbon capture?

What is carbon capture and storage? Often touted as a viable solution to the growing problem of irreversible climate change, carbon capture - also known as CCS




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WorldShares pledge: 'I will reduce my business-related carbon footprint by telecommuting'

Roughly 20 million Americans work from home on at least a semi-regular basis. Here's how telecommuting is impressive dent in carbon emissions — and what you



  • Research & Innovations