Green Videos

Oh poop! Beach town seeks relief from birds Video: Tourists flock to the jagged coastline in La Jolla, California. So do lots of birds and with those birds comes lots of poop. Rather than gasping in amazement at the beautiful views, people are holding their noses from the stench.	Woman claims she was raised by monkeys Video: In a new book, Marina Chapman is claiming that after being kidnapped and left in the Colombian jungle, she was kept alive by capuchin monkeys, surviving on their discarded fruit and nuts, forgetting her name, and living as a monkey for years.	After long MS battle, Annette Funicello dies at 70 Video: Annette Funicello, one of America’s first teenage sweethearts, is being remembered this morning after passing away at the age of 70 following a long battle with multiple sclerosis.
Dog saves girl from icy river Video: An 8-year-old Labrador Retriever/Husky mix named Rocky is credited with saving the life of a little girl who fell into the North Saskatchewan River.	Study to find possible Alzheimer’s breakthrough Video: A new study is underway involving drugs that may prevent Alzheimer’s.	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.

How to clip your fingernails in space Video: Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, currently on board the ISS, shows us how he clips his fingernails while in space.	ASPCA to pay circus for false abuse allegations Video: After a ruling declaring that the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is not guilty of animal cruelty, the American Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals has been ordered to pay more than $9 million for the false allegations of abuse.	Deer stuck on ice as coyote drools Video: A deer gets stuck on a frozen lake while several people and a lone coyote watch him struggle.
Los Angeles overreacts to cold temperatures Video: The highs in Southern California have only been in the 50s. Jimmy Kimmel has a little fun with all the hoopla.	Orcas free after being trapped in ice in Quebec A pod of orcas captured the world's attention after being trapped in the ice of Hudson Bay. The good news? They've managed to escape.	Rare dolphin 'stampede' caught on video Video: A boat carrying whale watchers in California is suddenly surrounded by a "stampede" of about 1,000 dolphins.
Gabrielle Giffords announces gun control initiative Video: After the deaths of 20 children and 6 adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., last month, Giffords and husband Mark Kelly knew they couldn't stay silent.	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.

Gymnast's parents contort as they watch their daughter perform Video: Ricky and Lynn Raisman look like they're riding a roller coaster as they watch daughter Aly Raisman perform at the Olympics.	FDA approves another weight loss pill Video: For the second time in a month, the FDA has approved a prescription weight loss drug. Dr. Roshini Raj and diet and nutrition editor Madelyn Fernstrom discuss the potential benefits and side effects of the pill that will be called Qsymia.	Staying fit at the airport Video: Can an airport help you live a healthier life? Airports in San Francisco and Dallas-Fort Worth now have yoga studios for travelers who have cleared security. Several airports have laid out walking trails for travelers.
Swimmer with one arm takes gold Video: A tenacious 10-year-old swimmer takes home gold, bronze — and the respect of his teammates.	Needles found in airplane sandwiches Video: Several sewing needles were found in sandwiches served on 4 Delta flights from Amsterdam to the U.S. NBC reports on the incidents, which injured at least 1 passenger.	New warning signs for dementia Video: The way we walk may offer a potential warning sign about Alzheimer’s disease, inflicting 1 in every 8 Americans over the age of 65.
Propecia linked to long-term sexual dysfunction Video: Originally approved by the FDA to treat benign prostate problems, Propecia had a welcome side effect: hair growth. But the medication also has sexual side effects. Now, a new study says the medication may cause permanent problems.	Rare form of Alzheimer's sheds light on disease Video: Dr. Steven Arnold says we can learn a lot from genetic Alzheimer's.	Using brain surgery to slim down the waist Video: Polish doctors say they've begun to use deep brain stimulation to tackle morbid obesity.

Backflips help cancer survivor move forward A year ago, Ethan Polson made a New Year's commitment to do a backflip each day of 2012 and document it in a video. A few months into project, Polson was diagnosed with hand cancer.	Face of fake Manti Te'o girlfriend speaks out Video: Diane O’Meara, whose online pictures were used as the face of Lennay Kekua — who never existed — describes the 'very twisted and confusing scenario' in which she found herself.	Fed-up grandparents demand thank-you notes Video: New York Times columnist Philip Galanes chats about a few of the social quandaries that earned big responses to his Social Qs column.
How Sasha and Malia Obama stay out of the spotlight Video: Though their parents have worked hard to shield them from the harsh spotlight of White House life, they were pulled into a political scuffle last week in a controversial NRA ad. Experts say in the next four years, they’ll grow more comfortable in their high-profile home.	Usher, Perry at the kids' inaugural concert Video: First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia rocked out to performers including Usher and Katy Perry when they joined hundreds of kids from military families and Washington D.C. area schools at the Kids' Inaugural Concert.	Remembering trusted advice columnist 'Dear Abby' Video: Pauline Phillips, who offered advice via the pen name Abigail Van Buren, was read by millions in hundreds of newspapers worldwide as the original ‘Dear Abby’. Pauline Phillips died at the age of 94 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.
Company claims clothes help burn calories Video: Zaggora HotPants are designed to make the wearer sweat more while working out.	Man running 700 miles to Obama's inauguration Video: Gary Allen is choosing to run the 700 miles between his home in Maine and Washington, D.C., unlike nearly 600,000 other people who will be driving or flying to the event.	On the mend, Robin Roberts to return to 'Good Morning America' The "GMA" anchor has good news about her recovery from her bone marrow transplant.

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.	Headless robo-cheetah sets speed record Video: DARPA's Cheetah robot's 18 mph pace has set a land speed record for machines with legs.	Man drives onto runway at Philadelphia International Airport Video: A man is arrested after crashing his SUV through a fence and onto an active runway at Philadelphia's main airport. Alcohol may have been a factor.
New Lytro camera allows you to shoot now, focus later Video: A Silicon Valley startup called Lytro promises to reinvent consumer point-and-shoot cameras with its new digital model. The Lytro 'light field' camera looks like no other and lets you focus or re-focus your pictures on a computer after you tak	'Love Competition' uses MRI scans to show science of passion Video: Volunteers climbed inside a functional magnetic resonance imaging machine and spent 5 minutes trying 'to love someone as hard as they can.'	President cheers science students Video: President Obama hosted 100 students at the White House for the second annual science fair. He took the time to see and enjoy the students creations.
Homeless teen could win $100,000 science award Video: Long Island student Samantha Garvey was named a semifinalist in the Intel science competition.	Game Changer: Inside Zynga's 'Farmville' Video: Social gaming company Zynga is behind popular games like 'Farmville' and 'Words With Friends.' NBC's Kate Snow got a behind-the-scenes look at how Zynga develops the games that have the world playing together.	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.

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?

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.
Dr. Oz and wife battle childhood obesity with new program Video: Mehmet and Lisa Oz discuss their new HealthCorps program, which pairs recent college grads and high schoolers to help fight childhood obesity.	Canned soup boosts BPA levels Video: Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health find that eating canned soup boosts urine concentration of bisphenol A. Health experts are concerned about BPA's potential health effects in children.	Sugary drinks can harm even thin women's hearts Video: The American Heart Association presented a study that shows women who drink two or more sugared drinks a day have an increased risk for heart disease.
First lady inspires staffers to shed weight Video: Michelle Obama has made it a goal to get the nation’s kids fit, but her work also seems to be rubbing off on her staff.	How to peel citrus fruits Learn how to peel a citrus fruit like a chef with this easy tutorial.	3 ways to enhance your favorite dish Use one of these three ingredients to enhance the flavors of your best-loved dishes.

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.	Michael Pollan: Polycultures: A step in the right direction Michael Pollan explains how a variety of plants and animals make for healthy farms, which make for healthy people.

Dog reunited with owner after 7 years Video: A dog in a North Carolina animal shelter is scanned and later reunited with his owner.	Bo inspects the 2012 White House holiday decorations Video: Bo makes a final inspection of the 2012 White House Christmas decorations before 90,000 visitors come through the doors of the People's House this holiday season.	Overweight dog? Take him to the gym Video: A new gym in Florida has treadmills, a swimming pool and pilates equipment to help your dog shed those unwanted pounds.
Kitten stuck inside Abe Lincoln statue Video: Firefighters had to be called in to rescue a kitten that become stuck in a statue of Abraham Lincoln.	Paraplegic dog study offers hope for humans Video: Researchers have developed a treatment for dogs with severe spinal cord injury allowing them to walk again after treatment. Scientists are optimistic the technique could become a therapy for humans as well.	Louisiana man paying $100K to clone hound dog Video: A Louisiana man pays big bucks to clone his favorite hound dog.
Skydiving cats cause uproar Video: Fur flies over a video of skydiving cats. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the free-falling felines.	Sailor surprises son as Darth Vader Video: A Navy sailor dressed as Darth Vader to surprise his son upon a brief return from being deployed.	Study links flu during pregnancy to autism Video: Dr. Nancy Snyderman weighs in on a new report that shows influenza during pregnancy increases the risk of autism, but also cautions that it shouldn't prevent women from getting their flu shots.