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7 people who gave up on civilization to live in the wild

Fri, Apr 16 2010 at 1:06 PM

The fast pace of life makes many people yearn for nature ... but these folks have taken the concept to the extreme.

Tue, Jul 21 2009 at 9:30 AM

Meet the new crop of American farmers -- young and energetic idealists who are bringing local, sustainable food back to the table.

Hardy habitats offer hope as climates change

Wed, Jun 12 2013 at 9:24 AM

Armed with $5.5 million in funding, U.S. conservationists are trying to protect four 'resilient landscapes' as ecological strongholds in the face of global warming.

MIT researchers develop world's most accurate solar potential software for rooftops

Thu, Jun 06 2013 at 3:41 PM

The Mapdwell project at MIT combines Google Maps, solar power data and some smart algorithms to calculate the costs and benefits of installing solar panels.

Humpback whale visits Boston Harbor for Memorial Day

Wed, May 29 2013 at 9:38 AM

Video: A whale hasn't been seen in Boston Harbor since 2005, but this one stuck around in for 3 days.

Rebounding from adversity: 7 cities that have survived tragedy

Tue, Apr 16 2013 at 3:33 PM

Whether at the hands of Mother Nature, terrorism, or a lone gunman, these cities prove the resilience of the human spirit when faced with disaster.

4 great green reads for spring

Wed, May 01 2013 at 1:56 PM

Whether building windmills to save a village or developing a local food system, these protagonists will inspire you to plant your own seeds of change.

Obama picks Ernest Moniz to lead DOE

Mon, Mar 04 2013 at 10:21 AM

The MIT physicist is already steeped in Beltway politics, but his enthusiasm for nuclear power and natural gas worries some environmental advocates.

Manheim solar project includes educational trail

Thu, May 16 2013 at 2:29 PM

Visitors to the Massachusetts installation can walk along the Solar Power Trail to learn more about renewable energy and wetlands conservation.

Teen uses Twitter to get into UCLA

Wed, May 08 2013 at 10:00 AM

Massachusetts teen turns to social media to get off his dream school's "wait list."

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