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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...
7 striking examples of deforestation from NASA
7 striking examples of deforestation from NASA
National Geographic reports that more than 80 percent of the world's natural forests have been lost to deforestation; here are 7 examples of...
The best national parks for extreme sports
The best national parks for extreme sports
If you think our country’s parks are only for older folks and families to cruise through, think again.
10 threatened U.S. coastlines
10 threatened U.S. coastlines
We've rounded up 10 compelling images of America’s shores with information on some of the organizations that help keep them that way.
8 wonderful wetlands
8 wonderful wetlands
From the Florida Everglades to Botswana's Okavango Delta, wetlands are some of the most wildlife-rich places on Earth.
America's most patriotic national parks
America's most patriotic national parks
Want to come face to face with the history of the United States? Here’s where to look.
15 don't-miss animal photos from June
15 don't-miss animal photos from June
Animals photos including waving baby pandas and a smirking camel.
The best waterfalls in our national parks
The best waterfalls in our national parks
Here are seven of our favorite waterfalls in national parks.
5 recipes to learn to cook with your senses
5 recipes to learn to cook with your senses
Recipes call for gadgets and ingredients, but the most important tool in making a good meal is frequently your brain and sensory organs, telling you...

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10 awe-inspiring images of the moon
10 awe-inspiring images of the moon
For the past 50 years, we have been able to explore our planet's only natural satellite as never before. Check out these ten amazing photos of...
7 must-see places in U.S. for nature lovers
7 must-see places in U.S. for nature lovers
The U.S. is a big country full of landscapes as diverse as the Alaskan tundra and the swampy Florida Keys, as different as the Arizona desert and the...
How nations are coping with rising seas
How nations are coping with rising seas
From Alaskan coastal communities to tiny Pacific island nations, political leaders and concerned citizens are working together to save their homes...
10 remarkably useful plants you can find in the wild
10 remarkably useful plants you can find in the wild
The next time you're in the great outdoors and find yourself in need of anything from aspirin to toilet paper, take a look around and help...
The best animal photos of June
The best animal photos of June
June faces: The best animal images of the month.
16 unlikely animal friendships
16 unlikely animal friendships
Take an adorable look at some surprising interspecies friendships.
10 of the world's most famous whales
10 of the world&#039;s most famous whales
Lots of whales are larger than life, but only a few achieve stardom. Here are 10 of the world's most famous whales.
Nature's 10 best animal dads
Nature&#039;s 10 best animal dads
In the natural world, a majority of dad critters are programmed to produce as many heirs as possible and not stick around. With Father’s Day around...
8 magnificent images of Mercury
8 magnificent images of Mercury
Check out eight amazing photos of our solar system's tiniest planet, Mercury.

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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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26 celebrities with eco-sounding names
26 celebrities with eco-sounding names
<div>Enjoy our gallery of famous people whose names share an environmental connection.</div>
Great inns open only to those with good hiking shoes
Great inns open only to those with good hiking shoes
Tired of cruise ship pollution, frozen airplane food, or hours driving in a gas-guzzling car to get to your favorite vacation spot? Why not try a...
Model citizens: 7 green supermodels
Model citizens: 7 green supermodels
<div>Seven supermodels who are fusing fashion with environmental ideals.</div>
Eco-photos: April 21st
Eco-photos: April 21st
<p>A look at what's going on in thee green world today.&nbsp;</p>

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Eco-photos of the week: Aug. 16-22
Eco-photos of the week: Aug. 16-22
<p>&nbsp;Eco-photos of the week: Aug. 16-22</p>
Eco-photos of the week: Aug. 9-15
Eco-photos of the week: Aug. 9-15
<p>Eco-photos of the week: Aug. 9-15</p>
Eco-photos of the week: Aug. 2-8
Eco-photos of the week: Aug. 2-8
<div>&nbsp;Eco-photos of the week: Aug. 2-8</div>
7 car-free cities
7 car-free cities
You have to do some digging to escape the army of cars now clogging the planet's roads and highways, but here are a few car-less cities to...
Eco-photos of the week: July 26-Aug. 1
Eco-photos of the week: July 26-Aug. 1
<p>&nbsp;Eco-photos of the week: July 26-Aug. 1</p>
Eco-photos of the week: July 19-25
Eco-photos of the week: July 19-25
<p>Eco-photos of the week: July 19-25</p>
Eco-photos of the week: July 12-18
Eco-photos of the week: July 12-18
<p>&nbsp;Eco-photos of the week: July 12-18</p>
Traffic congestion dipping as economy falters
Traffic congestion dipping as economy falters
<div>Here's a status report on the nation's commuters.</div>
Eco-photos of the week: July 5-11
Eco-photos of the week: July 5-11
<div>&nbsp;Eco-photos of the week: July 5-11</div>

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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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