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Fact Quest: Students Thirst for Eco-Knowledge

Oct 31, 2012 12:14PM

A new survey notes that a majority of 14-to-18-year-olds looking for information about the environment seek it outside of the classroom.

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Wishful Fishing: Derricks to Get a New Lease on Life

Oct 31, 2012 12:14PM

Nonproducing ocean oil rigs may serve a new purpose as artificial reefs, providing essential fish and marine habitats.

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Shrimply Alarming: Reasons to Pass on this Popular Dish

Oct 31, 2012 12:14PM

Shrimp cocktail, a popular holiday appetizer, may not be the healthiest menu choice.

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Eco-Pioneer: Paying It Forward: Rachel Carson’s Legacy

Sep 28, 2012 12:47PM

This eco-pioneer authored Silent Spring 50 years ago. Now author Laurie Lawlor and illustrator Laurie Beingessner bring her message to today’s youth in a riveting children’s book.

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Good Idea: Eco-Checklist Tracks Personal Progress

Sep 28, 2012 12:35PM

You can monitor your eco-progress at this website, which helps you become greener by suggesting activities and ideas to consider and then check off when they have been accomplished, all while exchanging ideas with an interactive community.

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Food Fight: No More Hidden GMOs

Sep 28, 2012 12:35PM

California’s Proposition 37, on the state’s November ballot, would require manufacturers to label genetically modified food. You can learn more and take supportive action at our online link.

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Developing Problem: The Case to Save Swampland

Sep 28, 2012 12:35PM

The purchase of swampland in Florida and other states helps nurture essential biodiversity.

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Jurassic Ark: Extinction is Not Forever

Sep 28, 2012 12:35PM

Extinction may not be forever, after all. Scientists predict that bacteria and other microbes buried in polar ice sheets could awaken as glaciers thaw, to threaten contemporary species.

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Let’s Eat: National Food Day is October 24

Sep 28, 2012 12:35PM

October 24 is National Food Day, providing a national focus for food-related initiatives across the country.

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Number Please: Let Your Fingers Do the Blocking

Sep 28, 2012 12:35PM

Cut paper waste via this industry-sponsored online opt-out registry, which lets you stop delivery or choose which directories you still want to receive.

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