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Costa Rica's eco-paradise Rancho Margot featured on CNN's 'The Next List'
Rancho Margot is a slice of ecological heaven overlooking Costa Rica's Lake Arenal. Workers grow their own food, craft their own furniture, make their own soap, and derive all of their electricity from their onsite hydropower generators.
Murray Energy lays off 156 workers because President Obama won reelection
Murray Energy and its CEO Robert E. Murray are making headlines after laying off 156 workers because Mitt Romney lost the election.
Prop 37: Why it's good that California said no to GMO labeling
In this guest article, scientist Daniel Hayden makes a case for why California's rejected Proposition 37, which would have required labeling for genetically modified food, was a bad idea.
Colorado and Washington vote to legalize the recreational use of marijuana
Colorado's Amendment 64 and Washington's Initiative 502 were approved by voters and will legalize recreational use of marijuana. It's about time.
As if you needed another reason to vote for President Obama tomorrow
Mitt Romney thinks climate change is funny. Let's send him a clear message tomorrow that the future of the planet is no laughing matter. Vote Obama tomorrow!
Watch: Amber the Downhill Dog rips up some singletrack
This dog can run better than you can ride.
A visit to the Boston Museum of Science
Any visit to Beantown is incomplete without a stop at the world-renowned Boston Museum of Science.
Tell a (good) bad joke and win a Conscious Box
Share a great terrible joke for a chance to win a free Conscious Box full of greener goodies.
Straight and to the point: 'It's global warming, stupid'
It's finally happening: Climate change deniers are being called out for what they are.
Ben & Jerry's is the newest B Corp on the block
Ben & Jerry's made a big commitment to running a business that's good for both the planet and their bottom line when they signed on to become a B Corporation.

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