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9 of the worst smelling flowers in the world Here are nine flowers you wouldn't want to accidentally include in your beloved's next Valentine's Day bouquet.	Best spots for an Arctic adventure Look past the cold weather to see beautiful natural landscapes and an abundance of wildlife in places like Greenland, Scandinavia, Alaska and the...	5 vibrant winter salads Try these five winter salads designed to beat back the chill.
Snow art showcases beauty of winter Wearing snowshoes, artist Simon Beck carves intricate geometric designs into snowy landscapes.	8 places for budget travelers to try in the off-season Here are eight places to stretch your travel dollar in the off-season.	10 of the most memorable space photos Scientists, photographers, authors and space leaders pick their 10 favorite space photos.
The most beautiful waves ... ever As you click through these incredible photos, you'll remember just why it's worth fighting to save our oceans.	10 remarkable Arctic birds An ornithologist's choices for the region's top birds include some with long migrations, two with flamboyant mating rituals and one with a...	5 healthy holiday dishes Try these five healthy dishes to keep you fortified between holiday feasts.

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 We've rounded up 10 compelling images of America’s shores with information on some of the organizations that help keep them that way.	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 Animals photos including waving baby pandas and a smirking camel.	The best waterfalls in our national parks Here are seven of our favorite waterfalls in national parks.	7 cities that rallied after natural disasters Resilience is one reason why the human race has been so successful, and few things demonstrate that resilience better than how we respond to natural...
8 of the world's most popular zoos Here are 8 internationally respected zoos that are working to make life better for their residents — and their residents’ wild relatives.	Cool accommodations at national parks If you want a room with an unspoiled view of Old Faithful, the Rockies or even a volcano caldera, you can get them, usually for reasonable rates.	10 feral animals wreaking environmental havoc Some feral animals are relatively harmless, but others are tenacious and often deadly invasive transplants spreading mayhem wherever they roam. Read...

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

2012 Olympic Games: London unveils venues With mere months left until the 2012 Olympics kick off in London, event planners and contractors are busy at work putting the final touches on the...	2011 MNN holiday gift guide Like in years past, we at MNN are here to lend a helping holiday hand by offering a few green-minded gift ideas for just about everyone on your list...	8 tips for surviving an alien invasion Here's a fast and easy set of rules gleaned from Hollywood and alien experts on what to do when extraterrestrials break down your door.
7 sci-fi movies with plausible eco-themes These science fiction films feature the environment as a main character, centered around themes that tout an eco-friendly message.	Explore the catacombs of Paris Paris was a crowded city in the late 1700s. It had a burgeoning population clamoring for housing and burial plots. To free up real estate and get rid...	7 unusual medical museums Here you’ll find seven of the most intriguing and odd medical museums from across the world, where serious learning often goes hand-in-hand with some...
10 places in the U.S. where bikes and boats rule If you're tired of traffic and high gas prices, it's time to put the car in park, unbuckle your seatbelt and enjoy one of these vacation...	Planking: 11 examples of a bizarre pastime The rules of planking are simple: lie down face first with your hands by your side and take a picture. Extra points for doing this in a creative...	6 examples of pricey, trash-based art One man's trash is another man's art. Take a look at six artists who have taken discarded items and turned them into upscale, high-dollar...

7 times social networking saved lives 7 true stories about applications, devices and services that come to the rescue.	Eco-photos of the week: Oct. 24-30 Eco-photos of the week: Oct. 24-30	12 bizarre examples of genetic engineering Take a look at the some of the genetically engineered plants and animals already in existence — and many that are coming your way soon.
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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 Photo gallery: Lace up your sneakers and burn calories to help save the planet with these 10 eco races.	Solar Decathlon 2009 20 teams compete to build the most sustainable home.
G20 Leaders: A who'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	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.

7 American organic beers to help ring in a St. Patrick's Day Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these seven splendid organic American beers.	7 animals that are eaten alive by humans Most people prefer their food to be fresh, but there are some people and cultures that take that aesthetic to the extreme. Card-carrying PETA members...	6 edible invasive species recipes Conservationists and chefs have embraced an 'If you  can’t beat, eat 'em,' ethos to tackle invasive species. Here are 6 recipes to...
5 Mediterranean comfort food recipes Here are five Spartacus-approved recipes to stoke the furnace and do battle with the colder months.	5 sustainable seafood recipes Adventurous eaters or the merely curious can dine well on sustainable versions of 'surf and turf' and traditional seafood dishes...	5 recipes to fight the winter blues Here are five recipes to try for a healthier and happier winter.
Urban foraging recipes If you want to be the envy of your locavore friends, tell them you sourced dinner from a ditch or gully. While not every weed is an epicurean delight...	8 eco-friendly East Coast wineries Most of the news about sustainable wineries seems to come from out West, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t some green wine action going on back East...	10 good luck foods for a new year Find out which traditional eats are symbols of a fortune-filled future.

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 When you're ready to put away the lights and ornaments, be sure you properly dispose of your tree, too.	DIY window treatments With a handmade shade, you can add some style while saving energy.
10 great green houses Here are 10 great versions of the green home.

Top 10 reasons to attend the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival This gallery should convince you to get yourself to New Orleans for great music, food and fun.	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 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 <div>Twenty-five eco-friendly, last-minute gifts that won't bust your budget.</div>	Earth Day photos - The past year <p>Earth, still beautiful in its more tragic moments. On April 22, 2009, Earth Day is celebrated in many countries to inspire...