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Japan kills bluefin tuna ban, Red River floods, bat project goes bad, and more.

  

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What activities can I do when I turn off the lights for Earth Hour?

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Japan helps defeat the U.S.-backed proposal, squashing an international effort to save the endangered Atlantic bluefin from overfishing.

The ban was voted down over concerns it would hurt indigenous economies and arguments the practice didn't pose a significant threat to the animals.

TRANSPORTATION NEWS More

All-new Ford Police Interceptor police cruiser will match the Crown Victoria in power and add eco-friendly upgrades.

New group working toward formalizing the charging infrastructure, which is vital to making electric vehicles popular.

GREEN TECH NEWS More

Discovery is the size of Jupiter and takes a little more than 95 days to orbit its host star, CoRoT-9, located 1,500 light years away in the constellation of Serpens, the Snake.

How often do you replace your gadgets? Last Year's Models encourages us all to hold off on upgrading our computers, cell phones, and other gadgetry for a cycle or two.

FOOD NEWS More

A user-friendly guide to navigating the produce aisle this spring.

Five stouts made on this side of the Atlantic from sustainable breweries.

LIFESTYLE NEWS More

Wild vervet monkeys in South Africa are better able to learn a task when it is demonstrated by a female, new research shows.

Video: Get this week's green tips from Ted Danson and Brandon Smith.

FAMILY NEWS More

There are many candlelit activities to do with family or friends when you turn off the lights for an hour to raise awareness about climate change.

A new bike/stroller combo is set to hit the U.S. in April. Check out the Taga, the amazing new bike/stroller that everyone will be talking about.

YOUR HOME NEWS More

Energy brokers in White Plaines, N.Y., hope their idea of paying people a few bucks to put on a sweater instead of turning up the heat might be more effective than finger wagging.

This form of pollution contributes to carbon emissions and interferes with animal migration. Take these simple steps to reduce it.

ECO-BIZ NEWS More

Honk.com combines buying cars and social networking, letting you know what your peers think about more than 300 car models on sale today.

Dozens of people speak about the economic impact of Premium Standard's uncertain future because of a lack of next generation technology to curb pollution and odor.

Top Features

Weekend Briefing: Red River floods
Plus: From bat to worse - bat project goes bad.

Jaw-dropping 'Planet Earth' sequel tonight
Sneak peek: Discovery's 'Life' starts tonight.

Clean-up efforts with Mexico's air pays off
Unobstructed views of mountains now available.

Bees see world 5X faster than humans
Study: Have fastest color vision of all animals.

Scientists find sunlight in form of fuel
Breakthrough discovery mimics photosynthesis.

New protections for Twain's jumping frog
Previous attempts thwarted by malfeasance.

Get a breath of fresh air at Kew Gardens
Plus: See photos of lion cubs playing and more.

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