Green Videos

Man makes finger prosthetic out of bicycle parts Video: Washington amputee Colin Macduff was granted a provisional patent for his design, which helps him grab items.	Skiiers take to the slopes in Iran Video: Downhill skiing is taking off amongst Iran's elite. And despite it's proximity to Tehran, the ski resort of Dizin has more in common with western ski resorts than you might think.	One-stop shopping for a haircut and heart check Video: Some barbers are just as handy with a blood pressure cuff as they are with clippers. Hypertension runs high among African-Americans, and barbers and beauticians are helping treat their clients' health as well as their hair.
Wild foxes as house pets? Video: How anyone with about $8,000 can share their home with a cuddly predator.	Alzheimer's cafe a place of hope Video: Once a month, people living with Alzheimer's and their caretakers come to this cafe for a place to bond.	New push to stop sports-related concussions Video: New guidelines urge youth coaches to pull players for evaluation after hard hits.
Can money motivate people to lose weight? Video: Americans are spending billions of dollars on weight-loss programs, but there is a new diet craze on the horizon that the Mayo Clinic says really works: giving people money for losing weight.	Dolls for children with Down Syndrome Video: Mother's design offers new best friends for children with Down Syndrome.	Girl scouts scammed Video: A cruel hoax occurred when someone placed an order for 6,000 boxes of cookies.

NPR apologizes to 'Bronco Bama' girl Video: Four-year-old Abigael Evans was driven to tears by the seemingly never-ending presidential campaign coverage, and NPR apologized for making her cry.	Hurricane Sandy: View from above Video: A time lapse of the hurricane from the 51st floor of the New York Times building.	Is climate change to blame for Sandy? Video: For millions of Americans, Thursday morning marks day three of no electricity, and many will be without power for days to come. NBC’s Harry Smith investigates why Sandy is the third storm in only a year to cripple the Northeast power system an
Horse paints amazing self-portrait Video: Justin, a 9-year-old painting horse, has become quite an attraction as he creates his art.	Minerals similar to Earth found on Mars Video: NASA has compiled the first-ever list of minerals found on another planet after the Curiosity rover found soil on the Red Planet similar to the volcanic sand found in Hawaii.	Chris Christie: New Jersey destruction 'unthinkable' Video: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, speaking with NBC, describes the iconic places on the Jersey Shore that were wiped out by Sandy. Christie says he's committed to rebuilding with the help of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
In this town, trick-or-treaters have one more creature to fear Video: Every Halloween, the 'Polar Bear Capital of the World' launches a giant security operation aimed at keeping trick-or-treating children safe from the paws of the dozens of bears that migrate through Churchill, Manitoba, at this time of year.	Sandy dumps heavy snow on mountain regions Video: Hurricane Sandy's damage to the Northeast coast has gripped the nation's attention, but the storm has also dumped large amounts of snow in mountains of Tennessee, N.C. and other states.	Despite Sandy, sentinels stand guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Video: Hurricane Sandy forced evacuations across the East Coast, but sentinels did their jobs at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier despite the horrific storm.

86-year-old gymnast still going strong Video: Johanna Quaas is a former sports teacher from Germany who stays in shape by practicing gymnastics every day.	Raspberry ketones for weight loss Video: Raspberry ketone is the primary aroma compound of red raspberries, and is a safe and healthy supplement with no side effects, according to Dr. Oz.	Off-the-charts pollen spreads allergy misery Video: Allergy season has come early and hit with a wheezing vengeance in parts of the South and Midwest this year, thanks largely to an unusually warm winter. Abundant pollen is causing watery eyes, sniffles and sneezing.
New studies: Aspirin a day cuts cancer risk Video: A series of new studies suggest taking a daily dose of aspirin may help prevent, and possibly fight, cancer. Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports.	Why is allergy season starting earlier? Video: Dr. Roshini Raj, Health magazine's medical expert, discusses why allergy season has arrived so early. She says you can help combat the coughing and sneezing by using a dehumidifier and limiting outdoor activities.	The dirt on hand-washing Video: Beth DeCarbo on Lunch Break has the dirt on hand-washing, including how long to scrub them and the best way to dry them.
Vitamin D may reduce risk of stress fractures in teen athletes Video: Research has found that teen and pre-teen female athletes with the highest intake of Vitamin D experienced half as many stress fractures as girls with the lowest intake.	Obese man pleads for weight loss help on YouTube Video: A California man has turned to YouTube for help losing 400 pounds.	Are these the world's toughest kids? Video: Two Romanian brothers, ages 5 and 7, may deserve the title. Their father has had them on a workout regimen since they were 2 years old, and one of them holds the world record for 90-degree vertical push-ups.

'Mileage addicts' fly to boost frequent-flyer miles Video: For some air travelers, the journey, not the destination, is the only objective. 'Mileage addicts' fly to far-flung places on the opposite side of world for the sole purpose of earning the maximum number of frequent flier miles or frequent tra	NYPD officer: 'I knew I had to help' homeless man Video: A photo showing a police officer coming to the aid of a homeless man and giving him his boots has spread across the Internet, with more than 430,000 likes on Facebook. Officer Lawrence DePrimo and Jennifer Foster, the woman who took the photo,	There's plenty to see in China Video: Kevin Doyle of Conde Nast Traveler explains why China, a growing force on the global economy, wants to compete for eco-tourism dollars as well.
2 tickets win record lottery jackpot Video: The record $580 million Powerball jackpot will be split by the owners of tickets sold in Missouri and Arizona, according to lottery officials.	Powerball jackpot tops $500 million Video: The Powerball Lottery Jackpot topped $500 million on Tuesday. Ticket sales are brisk for the Wednesday drawing.	'Two and a Half Men' star calls the show 'filth' Video: Angus T. Jones, the young star who plays Jake Harper on the hit sitcom 'Two and a Half Men,' appears on a YouTube video talking about his baptism earlier this year as a Seventh Day Adventist and tells viewers of his show to 'stop watching' and
Is this world's biggest pile of leaves? Video: A group of friends in Utah created a 17-foot pile of leaves to jump into.	Robin Roberts' bone marrow transplant update Video: 'GMA' anchor writes about how she's doing after a brief stay in the hospital.	Chris Christie on 'SNL's' fake news Video: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie appears on the 'Weekend Update' on 'Saturday Night Live.'

7-year-old wins 'Doodle 4 Google' contest Video: Marissa Mayer, vice president of Google consumer products, discusses the fourth annual 'Doodle 4 Google' contest, in which second-grader Matteo Lopez’s doodle of Google in space took first place this year.	Green car blues Video: Some Americans aren't buying into an idea that electric cars relieve pain at the pump and benefit the environment.	How to drive a car with an iPhone Video: The guys from Waterloo Labs show you how to control the car with a phone.
Who killed the first electric car? Video: Director Chris Paine talks about his new film, 'Revenge of the Electric Car,' which focuses on the return of an old energy idea.	Working with robotic arms Video: Rubbing elbows with robotics.	JFK airport: Video shows jets colliding Video: A double-deck Air France Airbus 380 clipped the wing of a commuter jet at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, spinning the smaller plane nearly 90 degrees.
Are electric cars worth the price? While electric cars are expensive and can double your energy bill when re-charging at home, many early adopters say they're still worth the price because they help the environment and reduce the need for foreign oil.	President Obama on the Green Fleet Initiative Video: The president visits a UPS customer center to speak about public and private Green Fleets as one piece of his Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future. He also spoke about gas prices and the latest jobs numbers.	Drivers download app that helps dodge tickets Video: Controversial mobile app warns motorists about police checkpoints and red light cameras.

Meet NYC's first vegetable butcher Video: Vegetable butcher Jennifer Rubell's goal is to help people eat healthier at home. How to reach it? She slices and dices customers' vegetables before they leave the market.	Starbucks serves up a new brew Video: Is Starbucks taking a big risk by branching out to wine, beer and cheese?	Feds challenge POM juice's health claims Video: The Federal Trade Commission has filed a formal complaint against juice maker POM Wonderful, calling the health claims behind its pomegranate drinks misleading.
Massive pumpkin tops 900 pounds Video: West Virginia farmers grow three massive pumpkins in the same patch.	DIY beer the hard way Video: Slate V's Emily Calderone likes a tasty cold beer, so she decided to brew her own.	FDA finds foul conditions at egg farms Video: Two new FDA reports detail “stomach-churning” conditions, including contamination and dilapidated structures, at two of the nation’s biggest egg producers.
Tainted eggs spark massive recall Video: Approximately 32 million cartons of eggs, feared to be contaminated with salmonella, originated in the Wright County Egg Farm in Galt, Iowa. The CDC fears thousands may become sick.	For all you do, this dead rodent's for you Video: For only $765 a bottle, the Scottish firm Brew Dog is selling a beer stuffed in a dead squirrel.	Go green with your grilling Video: On ABC's 'Good Morning America', Catherine Zandonella explains how to make your next BBQ eco-friendly.

Bad hair day? Try vacuuming your pet Video: Is it possible to have a hairless dog? Dyson has a vacuum cleaner that vacuums the fur while it's still on the pup. There also are super stainfighters, air purifiers, room sprays and room vacuum cleaners.	Michael Vick: Maybe I'll get a dog Video: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback says now that it's legally possible, he might get a dog.	Who will be the new Benji? Video: A nationwide star search is under way to fill the paw prints of a movie legend.
Michigan deploys talking urinal cakes in DUI fight Video: Michigan hopes to keep drunks off the road with the help from a special message in men's bathrooms. Talking urinal-deodorizer cakes have been distributed to about 200 businesses.	Woman helps pay tuition with 500,000 pennies Video: An Indianapolis woman collects $5,000 worth of pennies toward her goddaughter's college tuition. The girl will attend Indiana University in the fall.	Couple arrested for caging autistic kids Video: Two young boys were allegedly caged by their father and his fiance after the boys' mom gave up custody.
'Reading Rainbow' on your iPad Video: 'Reading Rainbow' host LeVar Burton demonstrates a new app aimed at getting kids to love reading.	Cat plays guitar during earthquake Video: A cat seems unshaken as he plays guitar during an earthquake in Australia.	Dogs have health benefits for humans Video: New research finds pets can improve the health of owners, especially children with asthma.