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No Rain: African Savannas Hold Clues to Drought Relief

Oct 31, 2012 12:14PM

Farmers in the semi-arid African savannah have turned once dry, uncultivated scrub into highly productive farmland.

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Eco-Gyms: Workouts Feed the Grid

Oct 31, 2012 12:14PM

A new breed of “green” gyms and fitness centers is adding electricity-generating workout equipment and other strategies to help the planet.

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Veggie Feast: Meatless Traditions Replace Turkey Day

Oct 31, 2012 12:14PM

A new, more compassionate celebration is the mission of Gentle Thanksgiving, a Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) annual campaign.

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Loving It: Fast Food that’s Good Food

Oct 31, 2012 12:14PM

The former president and CEO of McDonald’s has cofounded Lyfe Kitchen, a restaurant chain that aims to serve healthy food on a fast-food scale.

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Cherished Charities: Top 10 Giving Tips for Maximum Impact

Oct 31, 2012 12:14PM

These suggestions from Charity Navigator, a nonprofit that works to guide intelligent giving, can help us make wise decisions in donating dollars to favorite eco-causes.

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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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Weather Watcher: New Supercomputer Predicts Climate Changes

Oct 31, 2012 12:14PM

A new supercomputer named Yellowstone will help researchers calculate climate change on a regional, rather than continental, scale, helping state and local governments plan more effectively.

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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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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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