Green Videos

U.S. suddenly looks like a sinkhole nation Video: Reports of a new sinkhole come each week.	Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher dead at 87 Video: Margaret Thatcher, the longest-serving Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of the 20th century and the only woman ever to have held the post, passed away after suffering a stroke. She was 87. NBC’s Martin Fletcher looks back at the life and times of the 'Iron Lady.'	Kid President tours Oval Office with President Obama Video: Robby Novak, the 9-year-old “self-appointed voice of a generation” known as Kid President, is seen having an adorable meeting with the real president.
This guy's mustache can dance Video: Watch this man's mustache 'dance.' CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the toothless talent with the magic mustache.	First lady exercises her green thumb Video: Michelle Obama plants her 2013 garden with a little help from a few kids, while her campaign to fight childhood obesity helps children across the country.	Roger Ebert, famed film critic, dies at 70 Nation’s most prominent and influential film critic lost battle with cancer.
Ringing in 40 years of mobile phones Video: From the giant brick-like phones of the past to the sleeker touchscreens we’re accustomed to today, the cell phone has undergone a huge evolution both in terms of style and popularity.	Woman aims to be Ms. Wheelchair America Video: A Wisconsin woman who is disabled and uses a wheelchair is competing for the title of Ms. Wheelchair America this summer.	'Not your father's oil spill' Video: Deb Miller and Susan Connolly, Michigan residents who live near the Kalamazoo River oil spill, are now advocates for pipeline safety. They talk with Rachel Maddow about why tar sands oil spills are particularly nasty to clean up.

Rare jaguar cubs born at Milwaukee zoo Video: The Milwaukee County Zoo has its first jaguar cubs since 1975. The cubs' father was born in the wild and he's bringing new genes that will help sustain the population over the next 100 years.	Most violent giraffe fight ever filmed goes viral Video: A Discovery Channel video shows two giraffes using their six-foot necks as weapons.	'Giant' squid turning up off Dana Point coast Video: Local fishermen say they're catching hundreds of "giant" squid off the Dana Point coast.
Zoo animals dine on Christmas trees Video: Animals in a northern German animal park in Neumuenster on Thursday were given a New Year gift on Thursday - Christmas trees donated by people and companies in the region.	Did Armstrong make one small fib for mankind? Video: Astronaut Neil Armstrong claimed that his famous quote “This is one small step for man…” was spontaneous, but his brother Don Armstrong says in a new BBC documentary that the quote was dreamed up months before the lunar landing.	More rain, snow on the way Video: Showers and thunderstorms will hit the Southeast while residents in the Northeast can expect snow over the weekend.
Vermont owl survives truck collision Video: Wildlife experts rescue a bird lodged in the grill of a pickup truck.	Major snowstorm blankets Midwest Video: Much of the Midwest is digging out after the first major snowstorm of the season dumped more than a foot of snow in some areas. Meanwhile, cancellations and delays are causing problems for travelers heading home for the holiday.	Kids turning grease into fuel Video: Cassandra Lin's group collects used cooking oil, refines it and donates it to help people heat their homes.

Using brain surgery to slim down the waist Video: Polish doctors say they've begun to use deep brain stimulation to tackle morbid obesity.	Adult playgrounds fight obesity Video: Playgrounds are no longer just for kids. Now, free workout stations — or should we call them 'play' stations? — are popping up at city parks in an effort to fight our widening waistlines.	Country doctor charges $5 a visit Video:At 87 years old, Dr. Russell Dohner is a country doctor from a bygone era: He has delivered thousands of babies and still charges just $5 a visit.
Policy against sunscreen leaves students burned Video: Tacoma, Wash., elementary students returned home from an all-day outdoor school event with severe sunburns because a state-wide policy prevented them from applying sunscreen.	Tick bite triggers sudden meat allergy Video: University of Virginia researchers try to understand link between the lone star tick and allergies.	Man loses 100 lbs to join the Air Force Video: Mitchell Imlah carries around an old, worn picture of himself wherever he goes. The young man in the photo is virtually unrecognizable, but the photo is a constant reminder of how far he has come.
Drug czar on battle against 'bath salts' Video: White House drug czar Gil Kerlikowske on legislation and education efforts on the dangers of the 'bath salts' drug.	Teen undergoes surgery to remove spear from head Video: Yasel Lopez, 16, was fishing with a friend when the three-foot spear gun they were loading went off and hit Lopez right above the eye. The spear was removed by surgeons and Lopez is recovering.	Little Darth Vader: 'I was kinda scared' Video: Max Page, the 7-year-old behind the mask in the iconic Volkswagen ads, speaks to NBC about undergoing surgery to install a new heart valve.

Duchess Kate's official portrait unveiled Video: The first painted portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge was unveiled Friday morning at the National Portrait Gallery in London. The duchess called the painting 'amazing.'	Miss D.C.: Breast surgery will save my life Miss District of Columbia, Allyn Rose, is in a fight for her life, and it's not just for the title of Miss America. She tells the AP why she's planning to get a pre-emptive double mastectomy after her pageant season ends.	Floral bouquets in Ukraine encased in ice Video: An exhibition of flowers encased in ice was on display in Kiev, Ukraine. The organizers said the bouquets included more than a thousand different species of flowers from all over the world.
Only country to track happiness may not be so happy after all Video: The tiny Buddhist nation of Bhutan has gained international acclaim by measuring progress with a Gross National Happiness indicator, and not GDP. But not everybody is happy to be so focused on happiness.	Hot-air balloon wedding crash caught on tape Video: Wedding party braces for a crash-landing after operator loses control of balloon.	To draw crowds, some libraries offer more than books Video: In an age where people use search engines instead of reference books and download novels on Kindles and iPads, some public libraries are taking extreme measures to stay relevant.
Al Roker: 'I pooped my pants' at the White House Video: Roker, who has written a new book about his struggles with weight loss, sat down with Dr. Nancy Snyderman to talk about gastric bypass surgery.	What's Justin Bieber smoking? Video: TMZ has released pictures of Justin Bieber allegedly smoking pot at a party.	Kennedy cousins open up about addiction Video: Christopher Kennedy Lawford began abusing drugs at the age of 13, but has been in recovery now for more than 25 years. He talks about his new book, 'Recover to Live: Kick Any Habit, Manage Any Addiction,' along with his cousin Patrick Kennedy, who discusses his own experiences with addiction.

Detroit Auto Show looks to drive city Video: The Detroit Auto Show opens Monday, and this year the big story isn’t just the cars but also the resurgence of the 'Big Three' automakers and Motor City itself.	New high-tech meters help track blood glucose Video: Walt Mossberg reviews the Telcare BGM, a new blood glucose meter that automatically and wirelessly uploads the multiple daily blood glucose readings diabetics take to an online database accessible via website or iPhone.	New Apple TV coming mid-2012 Video: CNBC reports that Apple may be readying a flat-screen, a product launch that could rival the introduction of the iPhone.
Deadly flu virus created in the lab Video: Starting with the virus that causes bird flu, 2 scientists create a highly contagious version in the lab that one calls 'probably one of the most dangerous viruses you can make.'	Alexander Graham Bell speaks from the 1880s Video: Early sound recordings by Alexander Graham Bell that were stored at the Smithsonian Institution for more than a century were played publicly for the first time Tuesday.	Could people soon be living forever? Video: Scientists are making strides that indicate one day they may be able to regrow tissue, organs and limbs, which could add hundreds of years to the human life span.
Jim Motavalli chats with Jay Leno about future of electric cars Video: MNN's blogger stops by the garage to discuss his just-published book, which chronicles the dramatic, yet inevitable transformation of the auto industry. That's right, the electric car is coming in the not-so-distant future.	Luxury cars totaled on Asian highway Video: Eight Ferraris, 3 Mercedes-Benz cars and a Lamborghini were involved in a 14-vehicle chain-reaction accident in southwest Japan.	8th-grader's scientific theory enlightens researchers Video: A young scientist is conducting groundbreaking disease research on bats for Bucknell University.

'Divorce cakes' on the menu at Florida bakery Video: Getting a divorce can be complicated, but a baker in Florida is turning it into a piece of cake with divorce-themed desserts.	To kill Listeria, wash that produce Video: Food expert Phil Lempert offers some practical advice on how to reduce the risks when preparing your next meal.	College students push for alcohol amnesty Video: Just one month after a freshman died on campus, students at the University of Central Florida are pushing the school to grant amnesty to those who report alcohol-related emergencies.
What FlipCams and grilled cheese have in common Video: FlipVideo camera creator Jonathan Kaplan leaves the tech world to start a new fast-food chain.	Jake Gyllenhaal gets his hands dirty with at-risk kids Video: Jenna Bush Hager catches up with the Academy Award-nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal, who is helping inner-city children from the Bay Area learn about sustainable farming and healthy eating.	Cartoons on food boxes create nagging children Video: New research suggests that cartoons appearing on food boxes may determine whether children will pester their mothers to buy the food and also the level of nagging parents are likely to experience.
McDonald's boss takes health crusade personally Video: Jan Fields, the McDonald’s boss behind the healthy upgrade to its U.S. menu, is practicing what she preaches: She recently lost 90 pounds.	The veggies on the bus go 'eat, eat, eat' Video: In many urban neighborhoods it's hard to find supermarkets selling fresh fruits and vegetables. Which is why in one neighborhood, vegetables take the bus.	Soy sauce makes dead squid 'dance' Video: Energy lies within ions contained in the sauce's high sodium content, and these ions are used in cells to create voltage differences. Because the squid is served fresh, its cells are still active and when the sodium is applied, the signals acr

Michael Pollan: The problem with monocultures Michael Pollan explains that if farmers are only growing one or two crops, that means people are only eating one or two crops, which does not make for a healthy diet.	Michael Pollan: State of the Movement Address Michael Pollan's State of the Movement Address from the Georgia Organics Convention	BRIGHTER LIVING: Enhanced energy efficiency Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Tips to enhancing our energy efficiency.
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Worried owners search for pets lost in Superstorm Sandy Video: Families separated from their beloved pets use social media to find their furry friends.	Family pig saves family cat Video: A New Hampshire woman's cat burned in a barn fire was found by her pet pig, Miss Colby.	Dog fight: Custody battle over obese dachshund Video: 'Everybody loves his forehead wrinkles,' said the owner of Obie, who may be the largest dachshund in the world. Obie became a national sensation when he began his effort to drop pounds, but the non-profit shelter Obie was adopted from is fight
Spider-Man, Green Goblin agree on Halloween safety Video: Look who's giving Halloween safety advice: None other than Broadway's one-time injury-happy Spider-Man. The actor who plays the webslinger was joined by his nemesis the Green Goblin Thursday at a press conference with the NYPD.	First lady on presidency and parenting Video: First Lady Michelle Obama appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and discussed some of the first couple's parenting challenges. She described telling her daughters before the President's speeches 'look like you're listening.'	British army dog awarded medal Video: Theo, a bomb-sniffing dog which helped uncover more bombs and weapons than any other army dog in Afghanistan, has been posthumously awarded Britain’s highest military honor available to animals.
Padding from combat zone put in football helmets Video: Material first used in combat helmets now is being used to battle concussions on the playing field.	Don't smooch your pooch, researchers say Video: Proof you can love your dog too much: According to a new study in the Archives of Oral Biology, if you accept ‘kisses’ from your dog, you can get gum disease or other ailments through the transfer of oral bacteria.	Family dog finds lost boy with Down syndrome Video: The dog that discovered 10-year-old Kyle Camp was searching for her four puppies, which were found huddled with Kyle. It's believed the pups kept him warm throughout the night he went missing.