Green Videos

Teen's device charges a phone in 20 seconds Video: Eesha Khare, an 18-year-old high school student, has invented an energy storage device that charges in about 20 seconds and is smaller than a cellphone battery. Her invention has gotten the attention of Google.	Wife sheds 100 pounds for husband's homecoming Video: Soldier returns home after a year in Afghanistan and is greeted by his wife who not only surprised him with her dramatic weight loss but a brand new house, too.	Nude portrait of Bea Arthur sells for $1.9 million Video: A portrait of actress Bea Arthur, best known for playing Dorothy on “The Golden Girls,” has sold at auction for a whopping $1.9 million.
Scientists are listening to the universe Video: The area surrounding the Green Bank Radio Telescope may be the quietest place in America.	Immunotherapy targets cancer cells with remarkable results Video: Cancer cells typically put up a chemical shield to protect against the body’s disease-fighting T cells. But immunotherapy can break down the shield and let the T cells get to work.	Polar bear cub prepares for new home in New York Video: An orphaned polar bear cub that arrived at the Alaska Zoo two months ago will soon depart for a new adventure: meeting another young cub at the Buffalo Zoo.
Scientists measure LA's carbon footprint Video: A project at CalTech and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is trying to measure the carbon footprint of human activity in the Los Angeles basin.	Cutest 4-year-old ever picked as mayor Video: Dorset, Minnesota, chooses its mayor from a hat. This year, the winner was a 4-year-old boy.	Scientists issue dire warning about global warming Video: The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has surpassed a threshold that scientists say signals we are running out of time to reverse the impact of global warming.

Geriatric sea otter stays fit by shooting hoops Video: Last year at the Oregon Zoo, Eddie the sea otter began training to put a ball through a plastic hoop to exercise his arthritic elbow joints. Now the playful 15-year-old is so good that he rarely misses a shot.	Gas explosion injures at least 14 in Kansas City Video: Authorities are still searching for possible victims after a natural gas explosion outside a popular restaurant sparked a 5-alarm fire.	'Houdini Horse' gets attention for escape antics Video: A horse with a knack for opening stall doors at a Michigan farm is getting attention after a video of her escape-artist antics was posted online.
Meteor fragments could fetch thousands apiece Video: The ‘meteorite rush’ has begun around the city of Chelyabinsk where people have been searching in the snow and ice for chunks of the meteor that hit the Earth’s atmosphere last week.	Woman hitches a ride on a great white shark Video: The 'Today Show' takes a look at video of diver 'Ocean' Ramsey, who hitched a ride on a great white shark’s dorsal fin. Ramsey has been swimming with sharks since she was 14 years old and shot the video for GoPro.	Wisconsin scientists help search for alien life Video: University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists are helping search for alien life forms, but they will never go into space. They are studying Earth rocks that are billions of years old, looking for information.
Northeast digs out after huge snow storm Video: Thousands are still waiting for the lights to come back on after the snow crippled neighborhoods in New England.	Inside a wolf pack: Dispelling the myths Video: Filmmakers and authors Jim and Jamie Dutcher join 'Morning Joe' to talk about the 6 years they spent living in the wilderness to shoot footage of wolves and raise awareness.	Can Redwood clones reverse years of logging? Video: For years, the tallest trees in the world have been cut down – its population decimated. Today, only a small fraction of the majestic trees remain, many of them protected in national parks. But a scientist is hoping to regrow the Redwoods, and reverse some of the damage.

New York law poised to increase number of organ donors Video: The State of New York has ranked second to last in donor registrations – unsettling for those 10,000 New Yorkers on an organ donor list. But a transplant law inspired by a 12-year-old girl could change that.	Girl contracts bubonic plague at Colorado campground Video: A 7-year-old girl is recovering at a Denver hospital from a rare case of bubonic plague she likely contracted from fleas feeding on a dead squirrel at a southwestern Colorado campground.	NFL gives $30 million for concussion research Video: Matt Lauer speaks to the commissioner of the NFL, the chief of staff of the Army and the director of the NIH's Neurology Institute about the announcement.
Yosemite rodent virus takes second victim Video: National park visitor dies from hantavirus, a rare viral infection passed from mice to humans, and 2 more people have become sick.	Doctor won't treat anyone over 200 pounds Video: Ida Davidson admits her weight goes up and down, but she's stunned a new doctor said she was too heavy for treatment.	Bariatric surgery for diabetes? Video: Dr. Philip Schauer discusses the benefits of bariatric surgery.
How did West Nile virus spread so rapidly? Video: Savannah Guthrie speaks with Dr. Nancy Snyderman as to why there has been an increase of cases — and deaths — related to West Nile infections.	Michelle Obama on why Barack stopped smoking Video: First lady Michelle Obama explains what motivated the president to give up cigarettes.	A medical cure for sweating Video: One woman battled excessive sweating in secret until she found an unusual medical treatment.

Deplorable conditions on stranded cruise ship Video: For a second day, Carnival Cruise ship Triumph sits adrift in the Gulf of Mexico. Passengers are tweeting and texting about terrible conditions — few working toilets and no air conditioning in stifling 90-degree heat.	Breast cancer patient's inspiring photos go viral Video: In photos that have spread across the Internet, Jill Brzezinski-Conley, who is suffering from breast cancer, is seen taking part in a dreamlike Parisian photo shoot.	Hair archaeologist? Yes, she's real Video: A hairstylist by day, Janet Stephens has become a 'hair archaeologist' studying the intricacies of ancient Greek and Roman hairstyles.
Hasbro reveals new Monopoly token: The cat Video: The makers of Monopoly decided to modernize the game a bit by adding a new token and retiring one of the classics.	Lindsay Vonn injures knee, still aims for Sochi Video: In a dramatic crash that sent her to the hospital via helicopter, the most successful American skier tore ligaments and fractured a bone in her knee. But U.S. Ski Team coach Chip White is confident she’ll be in Olympic shape for Sochi.	Guinness record: Largest shoe collection Video: It was a 'sea of shoes' at the National Geographic Society headquarters. In fact, there were enough to set a Guinness world record. And some have been worn on the feet of celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Eli Manning.
Jude Law tackles pharmaceutical industry in 'Side Effects' Video: The Academy Award nominee on his latest role as out-of-control doctor.	Surfer rides biggest wave ever recorded Video: A video camera was recording when a Massachusetts native found himself surfing the face of a wave off the coast of Portugal estimated at 90 feet in height.	Daredevil Wallenda walks high wire above Sarasota Video: Aerialist Nik Wallenda, who previously walked across New York’s Niagara Falls, takes his high-wire act to Florida, attempting a tightrope walk above downtown Sarasota.

Trucks plummet nearly 200 feet off icy cliff Video: The tow operator is able to leap to safety, and the driver of a broken-down rig remains in the cab — and miraculously survives the 200-foot fall.	Daryl Hannah on her biodiesel Video: Actress and environmental activist Daryl Hannah tells WSJ's Joe White about the biodiesel-powered cars in her garage at the 2012 ECO:nomics conference.	Floris Kaayk, aka, Jarno Smeet, admits his flying man video is a hoax Video:The man who claimed to have achieved bird-like flight with a custom-built contraption comes clean: It was a hoax 8 months in the making.
Man takes flight with bird-like wings Video: 'You're running, and then suddenly you're free,' exclaims Dutch engineer Jarno Smeets after putting his strap-on wings to the test.	Broken iPad? Take it to the iHospital Video: The iHospital is a chain that fixes broken Apple products but takes Apple-care to new levels.	Robotic jellyfish may have ability to never run out of energy Video: A robot built to look and swim like an inconspicuous jellyfish may keep going and going and going thanks to an infinite source of fuel — its surroundings.
Exxon CEO: Iran rhetoric driving gas prices Video: Exxon-Mobil CEO and chairman Rex Tillerson talks to Matt Lauer about the latest spike in the price of gas, which he says could go higher if the price of crude oil continues to rise.	Viral video shows how to get objects past TSA scanners Video: A new amateur video shows how to hide stuff from scanners. While TSA doesn’t deny the process, it says other measures would still catch it.	Why video games may be good for you Video: Love them or hate them, online video games are a treasure trove for researchers who are studying how all those keyboard taps, mouse clicks and joystick moves may affect behavior, perception and even cognitive skills.

Green Jobs Q & A with Tony Anderson: What is a green job? Confused about what a green job is? Find out from our green job guru, Tony Anderson.	BRIGHTER LIVING: Green tax incentives Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Tax credit has extended to 2009. Check these projects out.	BRIGHTER LIVING: Reusable packaging Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Check out these companies doing their part and learn yours.
BRIGHTER LIVING: Companies going green Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Smarter shipping and retail makes these companies green.	ENVIROPHILES: Sustainable South Bronx Learn about the Sustainable South Bronx and green jobs training.	The Green Party: Throw a casual, eco-friendly brunch Video: Want to plan an eco-brunch for your friends this weekend? Danielle shows you how.
The Green Party: Meet Danielle Venokur Video: Who is this fabulous sustainable event planner and what does that term even mean?

The dangers of red meat Video: NBC's chief science and health correspondent shares his thoughts on a new study, which claims that red meat drastically increases a person's risk of dying early.	Foods that are secretly making you fat Video: David Zinczenko, author of 'Eat This, Not That! 2012: The No-Diet Weight Loss Solution,' shows some surprising chain restaurant menu choices that aren't as healthy as they seem and may be preventing you from losing weight.	Oreo cookie turns 100 Video: The Oreo cookie, known as 'milk's favorite cookie,' first appeared at a New York City bakery 100 years ago.
An unconventional pairing: Some wine with your White Castle? Video: The wine list at the White Castle here proposes a thoughtfully balanced varietal selection, from a pétillant Moscato to a quite approachable Merlot.	Bill Clinton tackles child obesity Video: The former president formed the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to help kids stay active and eat better food.	Breakfast fail! Worst cereals revealed Video: Men’s Health editor Dave Zinczenko reveals that some of America’s favorite breakfast cereals are packed with sugar – and offers healthier choices.
Bracing for the fake sugar rush Video: Few consumer products have been a greater marketing challenge than no-calorie sweeteners. Companies have devoted teams of scientists to trying to develop better-tasting sugar-substitutes.	Is moonshine the logical next step in the farm-to-table trend? Video: Garden and Gun's David DiBenedetto explains why moonshine is experiencing a resurgence not just in the American Southeast, but across the globe.	Godiva's new chocolate-selling strategy Video: What's the the key to success in selling chocolate? Figuring out how to get women to eat mindlessly. Godiva thinks it has cracked the code.

In the Field: A conversation with Slow Food USA president Video: Farmer D talks with the president of Slow Food USA about the future of our food system.	In the Field: Knowing when to harvest chives and garlic Video: Farmer D harvests chives and garlic and explains how gardening by the moon tells you when the plants are ready to harvest.	In the Field: Lunch and learn with a Chinese Southern Belle Video: Follow along as Farmer D harvests vegetables from his garden for a fresh lunch made by Natalie Keng.
ON THE STREETS: Organic or ganic? Can these New Yorkers correctly identify which item is organic and which is ganic?	The Green Party: Sustainable wedding registry Video: Check out ABC Carpet & Home, a great place for a sustainable wedding registry.	Assignment Earth: Green buzz Buying coffee grown by certified farms guarantees environmental, social and economic sustainability.
Assignment Earth: Flower power Greenery for floral displays can be bought from certified suppliers in Guatemala, protecting forests and local communities that depend on them	Michael Pollan: Not enough farmers Michael Pollan argues that fossil fuel efficiency replaced farmers, and we need to get them back.	Michael Pollan: Get animals back on farms Michael Pollan lists three things that need to be removed in order to get animals back on farms.

New way to treat dog depression Video: Laser light therapy treatment may alleviate depression in dogs, as well as humans.	Meet 'Bella,' world's tallest female dog Video: A Great Dane in Arizona is the world's tallest female dog, according to Guinness World Records.	Richard M. Cohen on new book 'I Want to Kill the Dog' Video: Husband of Meredith Vieira, best-selling author Richard M. Cohen talks about his new book and his tense relationship with their dog, Jasper.
Stolen dog returned to owner Video: Marley, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel, is now back with his family after being taken from outside a grocery store.	Conjoined twins to have healthy, independent lives Video: Allison June and Amelia Lee Tucker were conjoined twins who have been successfully separated at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Doctors say the 9-month old girls are expected to have full, separate lives.	Sable the cat acts as crosswalk guard Video: Sable, the 15-year-old black cat, is an honorary crosswalk guard for Enterprise Middle School.
Dogs sing 'Silent Night' Video: Man's best friend sings a Christmas carol.	Cat rescued after week in tree Video: A cat is recovering after spending nearly a week stuck 70 feet up in a tree.	'Sesame Street' tackles divorce for first time Video: The classic children’s show has taken on almost every topic, from marriage to death. Now, for the first time, the show is addressing the touchy subject of parents parting ways.