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The best animal photos of April
The best animal photos of April
See the best animal photography of the month, including an adorable orphaned Mangabey monkey and hundreds of pitbulls rescued from a dogfighting...
9 images of volcanoes as seen from space
9 images of volcanoes as seen from space
Spouting fire and noxious gases, volcanoes have inspired and frightened people since the dawn of time. Now, thanks to Earth-observing satellites of...
10 greenest dorms in the world
10 greenest dorms in the world
Many colleges around the world are building some of the greenest and most sustainable buildings out there, creating beautiful, eco-friendly places...
5 superfood recipes on a budget
5 superfood recipes on a budget
Try creating these five cost-effective dishes that are good for both the mind and body — and average less than $2.50 per serving.
14 extinct animals that could be resurrected
14 extinct animals that could be resurrected
Can lost species ever become un-extinct? Many scientists believe it's only a matter of time before many extinct animals again walk the Earth...
10 best street markets in the world
10 best street markets in the world
If you want to toss out the guidebook and really see what locals are eating, buying, and — if you know the language — talking about, all you have to...
8 wilderness icons under threat
8 wilderness icons under threat
In honor of Earth Day, we've compiled a list of eight icons of the wilderness — animals, plants and places — that are under threat from human...
8 incredible images of dead and dying stars
8 incredible images of dead and dying stars
Most stars die spectacularly brilliant deaths. Thanks to projects such as NASA’s Hubble and Spitzer space telescopes, we’re able to see them as never...
5 citrus-inspired dishes
5 citrus-inspired dishes
Oranges, lemons and tangerines are bright, cheap and cheerful — but once they’re peeled, what to do with them? Here are five citrus-inspired recipes...

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10 incredible images of black holes
10 incredible images of black holes
Black holes are some of the most mysterious objects in the universe — what is left behind after a star has collapsed. NASA has compiled several...
6 eco-friendly presidents
6 eco-friendly presidents
As we celebrate America's current and past chief executives on President's Day, it's worth examining the environmental contributions...
9 mountains you may never see in person
9 mountains you may never see in person
These nine mountains are gorgeous to look at — with or without Google Earth.
11 ways the world (as we know it) could end
11 ways the world (as we know it) could end
There's little agreement on exactly how and when the world as we know it will end, but there are plenty of theories out there.
10 most endangered places in the South
10 most endangered places in the South
The Southern Environmental Law Center has targeted 10 special places that are facing immediate, potentially irreversible threats.
7 unusual insect courting rituals
7 unusual insect courting rituals
Brutish, aggressive, anatomically puzzling and straight-out weird, the ways in which insects seduce and procreate isn't always pleasant, but it...
Animals embrace Valentine's Day
Animals embrace Valentine&#039;s Day
Take a walk on the wild side and see how animals in zoos and aquariums worldwide celebrate Valentine's Day.
8 animals thought to predict the weather
8 animals thought to predict the weather
Check out which beasts, bugs and birds are believed to be able to forecast weather changes.
7 of the coldest places in the world to live
7 of the coldest places in the world to live
Winter is here and it seems like a good time to look at some of the insanely cold places that people actually call home. Here are seven of the...

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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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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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10 great green moments in planes, trains and automobiles
10 great green moments in planes, trains and automobiles
10 great green moments in the history of planes, trains and automobiles.
Eco-photos of the week: April 19-25
Eco-photos of the week: April 19-25
<p>&nbsp;Eco-photos of the week.</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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