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Using Seawater for Heating, Arctic Research Center Dumps Fossil Fuels
An Arctic research center is ditching oil for a heating system that uses seawater, cutting its carbon footprint to benefit the wildlife it studies.
Homeless Community Cleans Up 24 Tons of Trash in San Jose
This impoverished organization are addressing negative stereotypes while cleaning up all the trash surrounding their home – all 48,000 pounds of it.
Historic First: Fighter Jet Takes Flight Powered Only by Biofuel
The EA-18G "Green Growler" is the first of many that will be taking to the skies using only renewable fuel.
What Happens When Paris Bans Cars on 400 Miles of Road for a Car-Free Day Sunday
In response to being declared the most polluted city in the world, Paris has taken big steps to ensure their citizens can breathe easier.
Leonardo DiCaprio to Make Climate Change Documentary
Leo is making another progressive move against climate change using a new documentary about global warming called "Before The Flood".
New Law Says Au Revoir to Plastic Cutlery in France
As part of the Energy Transition for Green Growth Act, plastic cups, cutlery, plates, and utensils will be banned to prevent further pollution.
U.K. to Ban Fishing Harvests in Vast Swath of Its Seas
More and more entire ocean ecosystems are being rescued by proactive governments stepping up to protect the planet and its sea life.
Surprising Study Finds Spectacular Fjords Are Keeping CO2 From the Air
A tiny part of the ocean clears 18 million tons of carbon from the air every year.
Buckwheat Wildflower Discovered 69 Years After Disappearing
After years of failed breeding attempts to save this sweet wildflower species, a small crop of the endangered blooms brought hope to scientists' hearts.
EPA Takes First Steps in Cleaning Toxic Mines in Navajo Nation
These 50 abandoned uranium mines on Native American territory have been emitting harmful radiation long enough– $1 billion has been dedicated to ending it.
New Guidelines Will Push Landfills to Convert Their Emissions into Electricity
American landfills account for about 20% of the carbon emissions in the country – that's why the EPA's finally taking steps to slash that number down.
Old New York City Toilets Used to Reintroduce Oysters
These old potties weren't going to get many more miles on them until they were put to use repopulating the oysters of the New York Harbor.
'Cool' Clothing Breakthrough Could Slash Emissions by Making You Cooler
This wearable material with its cooling design could replace inefficient air conditioners, helping the planet and keeping you looking cool.
SuperMeat Promises Real Meat With No Harm To Any Animals
SuperMeat is a start-up aiming to eliminate the need to grow animals for meat by creating real meat in a lab more cheaply than on farms.
University Coal Use Has Plunged 64% Since 2008
It was only a little less than a decade ago that American universities were burning over 2 million tons of coal a year.
These Folks Worked Together to Claim World Record: 50 Million Trees Planted In One Day
Roughly 800,000 people jostled for spaces to plant 50 million trees in a single day to improve the environment and claim a world record.
Clint Eastwood Donates Oceanfront Land to Preserve Open Space for Public
Attention nature lovers: actor and director Clint Eastwood just made your day!
Aussie Farm Dogs Take Penguin Colony Under Their Wing, Saving Hundreds of Birds
A pair of Maremma dogs have spent 10 years guarding a penguin flock once decimated by predators. They became saviors to the smallest penguins in the world.
Pesky Beavers Put to Work Restoring Streams
"Biologists are using the skills of nature's best engineers, relocating troublemaking beavers to the headwaters of the Yakima River, where their talent for chewing willows and constructing lodges can be put to use, helping to restore streams and salmon habitat."
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