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14 bizarre gas stations worth a pit stop
14 bizarre gas stations worth a pit stop
Mark these gas stations on your road map and get ready to make your summer road trip a little more memorable.
10 extreme ways to enjoy the outdoors
10 extreme ways to enjoy the outdoors
Here are some bold, open-air diversions that let you enjoy nature to the extreme.
Eco-photos of the week: July 10-16
Eco-photos of the week: July 10-16
Check out the best environmental photos for the week of July 10, 2011.
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...
Eco-photos of the week: July 3-9
Eco-photos of the week: July 3-9
Check out the best environmental photos for the week of July 3, 2011.
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...
Cool down with these 5 summer soups
Cool down with these 5 summer soups
Here are five light summer soups perfect for cooling down on roof decks and pool patios.

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10 surprisingly easy sources of alternative energy
10 surprisingly easy sources of alternative energy
Clean, green energy is teeming all around us in the natural world, and scientists have only begun to scratch the surface of tapping it.
9 ancient man-made environmental catastrophes
9 ancient man-made environmental catastrophes
Man-made environmental catastrophes have occurred throughout human history and have even caused the collapse of whole civilizations.
Wildlife photography competition
Wildlife photography competition
Check out the winning photographs from this year's Veolia Environnment Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Lazarus species: 13 'extinct' animals found alive
Lazarus species: 13 &#039;extinct&#039; animals found alive
Photo gallery: Sometimes species that have disappeared are found again, proving that life — when given a chance — finds a way to survive.
10 events that need their own landfills
10 events that need their own landfills
Wherever people gather en masse, so does their trash. Even large-scale events with good environmental intentions can result in a heap of rubbish. To...
15 remarkable animals that use tools
15 remarkable animals that use tools
Photo gallery: Until 1963, when Jane Goodall published her work on wild chimpanzees using tools, most scientists believed that tool use was a...
350 International Day of Climate Action
350 International Day of Climate Action
On Oct. 24, more than 5,200 events took place in more than 180 countries for the 350 International Day of Climate Action. The goal? To pressure world...
10 beautiful sunsets
10 beautiful sunsets
10 beautiful sunsets.
Australian dust storms
Australian dust storms
<div>A dust storm swept eastern Australia and blanketed Sydney on Wednesday, disrupting transport, forcing people indoors and stripping...

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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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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.
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.
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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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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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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