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Keystone XL Fight: Protesters Rally Again Against Tar Sands Pipeline

Mar 29, 2013 11:18AM

Thousands of citizens have rallied at the White House, calling on President Obama to honor his clean energy campaign promises and reject the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline.

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Nordic Order: Sweden Running Out of Garbage

Mar 29, 2013 11:18AM

The nation’s recycling program is so successful—only 4 percent of its waste ends up in landfills—that it now imports tons of trash from European neighbors to run incinerators that create heat and electricity.

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Online Literacy: Students Learning to Adopt Internet Academics

Mar 29, 2013 11:18AM

According to a Pew Research Center survey, the Internet has opened up a vast world of information for today’s students, but digital literacy skills need improvement.

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A Diet for Healthy Bones: A Reason to Go Mediterranean

Mar 29, 2013 11:18AM

The first randomized study of its type identifies which type of healthy diet may be associated with increased serum levels of osteocalcin, a protein vital to bone formation.

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Gas Saver: Keep Bucks in Your Pocket at the Pump

Mar 29, 2013 11:18AM

Drivers have many ways to save money by coaxing more miles per gallon from their vehicle. It’s easy to adopt some simple driving and maintenance habits.

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Better Cafeterias: School Lunches Improving Nationwide

Feb 28, 2013 11:56AM

Although most schools nationwide can improve their marks for serving healthy lunches, several states surpassed federal guidelines in 2012.

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Dishpan Plants: Waste Water Cuts Fertilizer Use

Feb 28, 2013 11:56AM

“Gray water” from household sinks, washing machines and showers could provide a new, low-cost source of irrigation for landscape plants that reduces their need for fertilizer.

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Yogurt Hinders Hypertension: Benefits of this Cultured Food

Feb 28, 2013 11:56AM

A 15-year study shows promising results for the low-fat version of this cultured food.

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Dining App for Special-Needs Diets: Useful Tool for Those with Dietary Restrictions

Feb 28, 2013 11:56AM

Good news for diners that need to know if a dish meets their dietary requirements: A new app helps them make informed meal decisions at 180,000 restaurant locations nationwide.

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