MNN week in review: Amazing trees and creative climate change solutions
This week's best bets from Mother Nature Network.
Sat, Mar 13 2010 at 6:31 AM EST
Our picks for the week of March 7-13:
• Dolphins won an Oscar this week, or more accurately, the dolphin documentary The Cove won, and now the concept is headed to television. Also in this week's Hollywood round-up: Forest Whitaker and Bret Michaels.
• Media Mayhem tackles the winds of war: Will the hoopla over U.S. clean energy funds going to foreign countries lead to protectionism?
• Here's something to ponder: 9 not-so-crazy ideas for combating climate change.
• Our car blogger is always ahead of the story. He writes about new sensors from Mercedes-Benz that help cars predict and avoid accidents.
• Need items for the house? Go shopping for used kitchen and home goods with The Thrifty Chicks and meet Ms. Shopping Golightly (pictured.)• While were still talking about home habits, here are 10 things you need to know about recycling.
• Don't miss this week's book review: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, about the woman whose cells helped develop the polio vaccine and medications for most illnesses treatable today.
• Today's quick knowledge test: 11 things you thought were green — but there's a catch.
• How can I help my dog enjoy the golden years? Our expert helps a reader with an older pooch.
• It's always good to end on a high note, and here's a really tall one: Check out the world's 7 most amazing trees.
Plus: This week's snapshot gallery reveals the first signs of spring, including a beautiful field of cole flowers in China.
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