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16 don't-miss animal photos from July
16 don't-miss animal photos from July
This month's best animals photos including zoo animals cooling off with icy treats and a bunny hopping competition.
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...

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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...
9 ominous images of roll clouds
9 ominous images of roll clouds
Roll clouds can resemble long, sideways tornadoes, but these atmospheric oddities are usually harmless on their own. They may foreshadow more severe...
Zoo animals beat the heat
Zoo animals beat the heat
Our friends in the animal kingdom also enjoy icy summer treats, refreshing dips in the pool and a thirst-quenching drink of water.
The best animal photos of July
The best animal photos of July
July faces: The best animal images of the month.
7 lakes and rivers that are drying up
7 lakes and rivers that are drying up
In the face of warming temperatures and the increased demand placed on supply by human needs, some of the world's largest lakes, rivers and seas...
10 creatures that deliver the most painful stings and bites
10 creatures that deliver the most painful stings and bites
Photo gallery: Here's our list of the 10 animals that deliver the most painful bites or stings in nature. While not every bite or sting from one...

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5 summertime first-aid essentials
5 summertime first-aid essentials
Don't let sunburn, bug bites or poison ivy spoil your summer. Let Mother Nature soothe your pain without hurting your wallet or the planet.
Top 10 green U.S. cities
Top 10 green U.S. cities
Top 10 green U.S. cities

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Travel snapshots: Georgia
Travel snapshots: Georgia
From the foothills of the Appalachians to the barrier islands along the Atlantic Ocean, Georgia is a unique state with a diverse array of highlights.
Top 10 environmental books of 2009
Top 10 environmental books of 2009
Curl up with one of MNN's top eco-lit picks and start off the new year on the right foot.
MNN's 2009 photos of the year
MNN&#039;s 2009 photos of the year
The year in photographs, courtesy of Mother Nature Network.
10 places to visit before they vanish
10 places to visit before they vanish
We may be one of the last generations to see some of the Earth's most cherished places.
5 great moments from Hollywood's green wannabes
5 great moments from Hollywood&#039;s green wannabes
Some stars try to assert their eco-cred and fail — miserably.
Travel snapshots: Florida
Travel snapshots: Florida
They don't call it the Sunshine State for nothing. This scenic peninsula boasts 2,000 miles of coastline, some of the country's best...
DIY cork coasters and placeholders
DIY cork coasters and placeholders
Repurpose those post-celebration corks into coasters and other useful trinkets.
Top 10 environmental documentaries of 2009
Top 10 environmental documentaries of 2009
Photo gallery: These eco-films are sure to shock, inspire and entertain movie buffs this holiday season.
How to make your own wrapping paper
How to make your own wrapping paper
Make gifts stand out and save money with your own designs using recycled materials.

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Eco-photos of the week: Oct. 11-17
Eco-photos of the week: Oct. 11-17
Eco-photos of the week: Oct. 11-17, 2009.
Eco-photos of the week: Oct. 4-10
Eco-photos of the week: Oct. 4-10
Eco-photos of the week: Oct. 4-10
Eco-photos of the week: Sept. 27-Oct. 3
Eco-photos of the week: Sept. 27-Oct. 3
<div>Eco-photos of the week: Sept. 27-Oct. 3</div>
10 intriguing environmentalists
10 intriguing environmentalists
We count down our 10 favorite offbeat environmentalists.
Eco-photos of the week: Sept. 20-26
Eco-photos of the week: Sept. 20-26
<div>Eco-photos of the week for Sept. 20-26.</div>
Eco-photos of the week: Sept. 13-19
 Eco-photos of the week: Sept. 13-19
<p>&nbsp;Eco-photos of the week: Sept. 13-19</p>
Eco-photos of the week: Sept. 6-12
Eco-photos of the week: Sept. 6-12
<p>&nbsp;Eco-photos of the week: Sept. 6-12</p>
Eco-photos of the week: Aug. 30-Sept. 5
Eco-photos of the week: Aug. 30-Sept. 5
<p>&nbsp;Eco-photos of the week: Aug. 30-Sept. 5</p>
Eco-photos of the week: Aug. 23-29
Eco-photos of the week: Aug. 23-29
<p>&nbsp;Eco-photos of the week: Aug. 23-29</p>

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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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7 carbon-neutral wineries around the world
7 carbon-neutral wineries around the world
Here's our guide to wineries that have gone so far as to achieve carbon neutrality -- there's only a handful of them in the world!
Civet coffee: Good to the last dropping
Civet coffee: Good to the last dropping
<div> <div> <div> <div> <div>Kopi Luwak, or civet coffee, may be the best (and most expensive) cup of coffee you...
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
This gallery should convince you to get yourself to New Orleans for great music, food and fun.
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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