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U.K. grocer embraces 'wonky' veg to trim waste

Walmart's British cousin Asda gets serious about selling funny-looking vegetables.




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As coal declines, miners take up coding

A new startup in Kentucky aims to turn coal miners into web programmers.




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The case for fossil fuel divestment is economic, not just moral

In the long run, fossil fuel investments are an increasingly risky bet. And investors are beginning to take note.




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Sea levels are rising fast, and they'll stay that way for a long time

Sea levels are rising faster now than they have in over 2,800 years. And they'll keep on rising, even if we stop polluting tomorrow.



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Melting ice could expose Cold War toxic waste

Climate change is revealing the waste buried long ago at Camp Century in northwest Greenland.



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5 food products made from food waste

The best way to fight food waste? Eat it, of course...




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Does Amazon Prime have to be so wasteful?

Is Amazon Prime eco-friendly or wasteful? Does the ease of free, one-click shipping outweigh the potential environmental costs?



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The sky's the limit for these 120 girls on an all-female flight to NASA

Delta all-female team flies female students to NASA in hopes of inspiring them to pursue STEM careers.



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5 Reasons Scientists are Making the Case for Renewable Wood Energy and Forest Products

Could using more trees be part of the solution to climate change? Here’s what the United Nations and an increasing number of scientists are saying.



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The reason why women are freezing at work

Nearly every woman has a sweater on hand at the office — even on 90-degree days. Now we know why.



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New wildfires spark more evacuations as California burns

A dozen active major wildfires are burning in California, including the Getty and Kinkade fires, causing widespread evacuations.



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6 great treasures found with a metal detector

Amateur enthusiasts have uncovered some spectacular finds, including the Staffordshire Hoard and the Boot of Cortez.



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Young designer creates plastic alternative from fish waste and algae

Winner of international James Dyson Award invents marine bioplastic made of algae and fish parts.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why good Christmas trees might be hard to find

Want a real Christmas tree this season? Expect fewer options and higher prices.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Oil companies are investing billions in new plastic plants to double output in next 20 years

Despite protests and bans across the globe, much more plastic is on the horizon because oil companies need a new reason for being.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Yosemite's 'firefall' has become too popular

The rare and stunningly beautiful phenomenon of Yosemite's firefall at Horsetail Falls only occurs during a two-week window in February.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Once protected as national monuments, these Utah lands now face drilling and mining

The areas were part of national monuments in Utah that were dramatically shrunk in 2017.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Driving transformation with laser-guided autonomous vehicles

See how the machines are making work safer at one Georgia-Pacific plant in Crossett, Ark.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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It's time to stop releasing balloons

Balloons may be colorful and cheery, but they're lousy for wildlife.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Bees and wildflowers may bounce back as roadsides go untrimmed

Silent lawn mowers in the United Kingdom may spell a summer bonanza for bees.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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This Earth Day, Earth has something to say

On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the planet and a pandemic are showing us what's possible.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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As cities grow, so does the need for urban trees

A U.S. Forest Service study stresses the economic importance of urban canopies, which already provide a big health value.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Massive reforestation might be the moonshot we need to slow down climate change

Two new studies map out the potential revival of Earth's lost forests.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Ode to Martha, the last passenger pigeon

One of eastern North America's most iconic animals vanished forever on Sept. 1, 1914. Now, 97 years later, the passenger pigeon has become an icon for something




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NASA images of hurricanes from space

NASA offers a very telling viewpoint for atmospheric photography — especially hurricanes. Take a look at these amazing storms from a different perspective.



  • Climate & Weather

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21 reasons why forests are important

In case you're missing the forest for the trees, here are a few reminders why woodlands are wonderful.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Living near a coast is linked with better mental health, study suggests

The benefits of 'blue space' may be especially important for lower-income communities, researchers say.




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Why is the Tongass National Forest so important?

Known as the 'crown jewel' of U.S. national forests, this ancient ecosystem is at a crossroads.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere has set another ominous record

CO2 levels are now the highest they've been since long before modern humans existed.



  • Climate & Weather

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How to recycle your Christmas lights

It doesn't feel right to put Christmas lights in a trash can, so try these options for places that will recycle them instead.




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Catastrophic fires in Australia raise concerns about the future of koalas

Rescuers are racing to save koalas as a barrage of bushfires roar across the country.




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NASA image reveals 'cosmic candy cane' at the center of the Milky Way

Unlike most candy canes, however, this one is 190 light-years long and made of ionized gas.




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Endangered black rhino baby born on Christmas Eve at Michigan zoo

The black rhino calf appears healthy and is nursing regularly, according to zoo officials.




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Why Australia's surge of highly venomous spiders isn't as bad as it sounds

And why a zoo is asking the public to help capture them.




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Locusts swarm East Africa, Middle East with worst plague in decades

The locust plague already poses an 'unprecedented' threat to food security, and could still grow 500 times larger.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Top 10 eco-disaster movies

The cinematic destruction of planet earth, or part of it, has been a favorite Hollywood movie theme for decades.



  • Climate & Weather

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​How to help in the aftermath of a mass shooting

El Paso and Dayton are in the news this week for all the wrong reasons. If you're wondering what you can do as individual, here are steps you can take.




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U.K. creates one of the largest marine protected areas in Atlantic Ocean

The U.K.'s push to create new marine reserves in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans represents a victory for biodiversity campaigners. (And fish.)



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Destructive spotted lanternflies are making their way across the East Coast

Spotted lanternflies are hitching a ride on everything from camping gear to Christmas trees.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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6 household items with hidden plastic in them

You probably have several of these items that contain plastic in your home right now. Here's how to avoid them.




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Make your next Christmas tree out of books

Empty your bookshelves, grab a string of old lights, and craft a tree that will make you smile every time you see it.




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When you can't think, procrastibake

Sometimes in life, it's hard to stay on task. That's where procrastibaking comes in. We have recipes.




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Why the date of Passover always changes

Passover moves around our modern calendar, but it always falls on the same day on the Jewish calendar.



  • Arts & Culture

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The rise and free fall of gas prices

Why gas is so cheap -- and why it won't stay that way.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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BPA: Is plastic poisoning our food?

It's almost inescapable, and while the FDA says BPA is safe at normal levels, a growing body of research has begun to suggest otherwise.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Will oil and hurricanes raise gas prices?

As oil pours into the Gulf of Mexico and a potentially wild hurricane season looms, many Americans are worried that gas prices might go into overdrive.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Japanese website Omron IA Japan has been ranked first among B2B websites in Japan for six consecutive years.

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We have introduced 14 new application cases for the programmable relay, ZEN.

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OMRON introduces an Overview for DeviceNet. Look for more detail information concerning DeviceNet, including Mastes and Slaves, to be added in the future.

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Nine Built-in Counters/Timers to measure equipment operating cycles and times and forecast maintenance timing

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