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8 clearly cool glass houses
8 clearly cool glass houses
Providing abundant natural daylighting and blurring the boundaries between the interior and exterior worlds, a home boasting a massive glass wall —...
5 things your brain does better than a computer
5 things your brain does better than a computer
There are still a few activities that are too complex for a computer to bash its binary way through. In those realms, humans still reign.
8 best secluded beaches in North America
8 best secluded beaches in North America
Want to escape cool northern climates or take a break from the office? Sun and sea seekers in North America will find that idyllic and isolated...
8 incredible images of lunar eclipses
8 incredible images of lunar eclipses
Be they white, grey, orange, or red, a lunar eclipse is a spectacular vision.
10 green athletes going for gold in London
10 green athletes going for gold in London
10 olympians who go above and beyond — not just athletically, but environmentally.
7 industrial projects reborn as creative public spaces
7 industrial projects reborn as creative public spaces
With a little sustainable imagination, deserted industrial sites, aging airports, and even abandoned nuclear plants can be remade into lively...
10 NASA images of planets like Earth
10 NASA images of planets like Earth
Are we the only life forms in the universe, or are neighbors like us lurking just beyond the reaches of our solar system? NASA has made it a mission...
5 tofu dishes for skeptics
5 tofu dishes for skeptics
Admitting that you eat and enjoy tofu can be a polarizing experience. Perhaps its Zelig-like quality of taking any shape and form has a way of...
7 best national parks for fishing
7 best national parks for fishing
A fishing excursion in America's national parks can mean casting in the ocean surf, running a surface lure along the lakeshore, watching a...

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British Wildlife Photography Awards: 2011 winners
British Wildlife Photography Awards: 2011 winners
The British Wildlife Photography Awards, first established in 2009, is a photo competition that recognizes U.K. wildlife photographers and...
The best animal photos of September
The best animal photos of September
September faces: The best animal images of the month.
8 of the smallest animals of their kind
8 of the smallest animals of their kind
Let's turn our attention to the obscure animals that don't require a microscope but are still considered small for their kind.
8 intriguing images of Pluto and beyond
8 intriguing images of Pluto and beyond
Pluto and its mysterious neighbors hold perhaps some of the most exciting astronomical discoveries to come.
A chicken breed to fit your need
A chicken breed to fit your need
Once you've decided to raise chickens, you must decide which breed fits your situation best. Here's a rundown of the most sought-after...
The best animal photos of August
The best animal photos of August
August faces: The best animal images of the month.
Hurricane Irene's flooding and destruction
Hurricane Irene&#039;s flooding and destruction
Residents of the Northeast deal with flooding, downed trees as Hurricane Irene mellows.
10 things you don't know about the International Space Station
10 things you don&#039;t know about the International Space Station
Modern man may have problems on Earth, but in low-Earth orbit, we have achieved a spirit of cooperation perhaps unprecedented in human history. Check...
Adorable rescued zoo babies
Adorable rescued zoo babies
Whether they have paws or flippers, fur or feathers, all of the adorable baby animals on our list have one thing in common: They were rescued and...

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Top 10 green U.S. cities
Top 10 green U.S. cities
Top 10 green U.S. cities

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Group Halloween costumes: 7 quirky ideas
Group Halloween costumes: 7 quirky ideas
We've got seven ideas for group Halloween costumes, including lots of timely ones.
10 parks with fantastic fall color displays
10 parks with fantastic fall color displays
As the fall colors deepen, so do the amount of people who seek them.
10 fun jack-o'-lantern festivals
10 fun jack-o&#039;-lantern festivals
Enjoy the frightful lights of Halloween at these events.
5 tips for taking better nature photographs
5 tips for taking better nature photographs
Serenbe Photography Center’s Kathryn Kolb, an award-winning nature photographer from Atlanta, says a few simple steps can make a big difference while...
8 influential bloggers who are also under 21
8 influential bloggers who are also under 21
See which youngsters are leaving a mark on the online landscape.
15 of the biggest scientific hoaxes
15 of the biggest scientific hoaxes
Here are 15 of the greatest scientific hoaxes ever concocted.
11 beauty products that may be ruining the planet
11 beauty products that may be ruining the planet
Take a closer look at what's inside typical beauty products. The facts get pretty ugly.
10 of the smallest homes in the world
10 of the smallest homes in the world
Here's a reminder that bigger isn't always better: 10 of the tiniest homes in the world.
MNN's Father's Day Gift Guide
MNN&#039;s Father&#039;s Day Gift Guide
Think outside of the cologne-and-cufflink-filled box by considering these 10 Mother Nature-approved Dad’s Day gift ideas.

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Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 24-30
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 24-30
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 24-30
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 17-23
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 17-23
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 17-23.
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 10-16
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 10-16
See the best photos from the week of Jan. 10-16.
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 3-9
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 3-9
Eco-photos of the week: Jan. 3-9.
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 27-Jan. 2
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 27-Jan. 2
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 27-Jan. 2
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 20-26
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 20-26
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 20-26
Fact or fiction? 7 eco-myths debunked
Fact or fiction? 7 eco-myths debunked
With today's technology, myths get spread quickly, so let's debunk a few green ones.
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 13-19
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 13-19
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 13-19
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 6-12
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 6-12
Eco-photos of the week: Dec. 6-12.

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7 of the greenest sports complexes in the world
7 of the greenest sports complexes in the world
There are a number of big sports complexes making a real effort to have a lighter footprint on the environment.
10 green fund-raising races in 2010
10 green fund-raising races in 2010
Photo gallery: Lace up your sneakers and burn calories to help save the planet with these 10 eco races.
Solar Decathlon 2009
Solar Decathlon 2009
20 teams compete to build the most sustainable home.
G20 Leaders: A who's who gallery
G20 Leaders: A who&#039;s who gallery
<div>As G20 leaders converge on Pittsburgh Sept. 18 to discuss climate change and other global issues, here's a who's who of who...
Ten green U.S. landmarks
Ten green U.S. landmarks
Ten green U.S. landmarks
Seven green jobs to get you through the recession
Seven green jobs to get you through the recession
It's scary out there right now. It seems that every day brings more news of massive layoffs and people losing their homes to foreclosure.

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Top 10 organic fast-food restaurants
Top 10 organic fast-food restaurants
<p>Fast, cheap, and high quality? That's right. Fast food does not have to be bad for you. Check out the&nbsp;Top 10 organic fast-food...

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6 foods we could lose in an outbreak
6 foods we could lose in an outbreak
Modern food and agricultural corporations operate on a huge scale, and that's where consistency matters. When it comes to edible crops, variety...
5 steps to reusing your Christmas tree
5 steps to reusing your Christmas tree
When you're ready to put away the lights and ornaments, be sure you properly dispose of your tree, too.
DIY window treatments
DIY window treatments
With a handmade shade, you can add some style while saving energy.
10 great green houses
10 great green houses
Here are 10 great versions of the green home.

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Top 10 reasons to attend the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Top 10 reasons to attend the New Orleans Jazz &amp; Heritage Festival
<div>This gallery should convince you to get yourself to New Orleans for great music, food and fun.</div>
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
Learn about the characters in Ted Turner's classic environmental animated series, Captain Planet and the Planeteers.
Eco-friendly Valentine's gifts
Eco-friendly Valentine&#039;s gifts
Roses are red, violets are blue, and Valentine's gifts are green. Let MNN help you find the best one here.
Cheap and green holiday gift guide
Cheap and green holiday gift guide
<div>Twenty-five eco-friendly, last-minute gifts that won't bust your budget.</div>
Earth Day photos - The past year
Earth Day photos - The past year
<p>Earth, still beautiful in its more tragic moments.&nbsp;On April 22, 2009, Earth Day is celebrated in many countries to inspire...

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