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Rocks That Roll

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The rocks in Death Valley have begun relocating themselves across the desert. (more)

DIY Windmills

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In Malawi, a young man uses the power of innovation and ingenuity to create clean energy for his community. (more)

Our Evolving Solar System: Plasma, Polar Reversals, and 2012

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The year 2012 coincides with the next predicted solar sunspot maximum. A dramatic increase in cosmic radiation is likely to affect Earth's magnetic fields and the atmosphere of the planet in unpredictable ways. The question is to what extent and how these changes will manifest. (more)

Evolution River

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The Lower Congo River dramatically expands our knowledge of evolutionary systems.

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Glowing Shrooms

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Seven new “glow in the dark” species of mushrooms were discovered around the globe this October. (more)

Future Ivy Outbreak

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Scientists testing the future effects of increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere found that poison ivy grew 150% faster than other plant life. (more)

Mobility-on-Demand

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A network of fold-able scooters and tiny electric cars wins the second annual Buckminster Fuller Challenge.

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International Day of Climate Action

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On Saturday, October 24th people across the world will take a stand for climate action by empasizing the importance of the number 350.

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Meet the Veggie Spider

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Buzzing over the web this week is the discovery of the Bagheera kiplingi, a new member to the arachnid family being documented as the first vegetarian of his kind. (more)

Evolver Spores: Thought for Food

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Join evolvers in cities across the world Wed, Oct. 21 as we discuss global food security in the 21st Century. Find your local Spore or start your own. (more)

Anti-Pollutant Houseplants

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Everyday houseplants may be useful in naturally filtering your indoor air quality.

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Return of the Living Bumblebee

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British conservationists are working to repopulate the short-haired bumblebee that became extinct in the UK with descendants found in New Zealand. (more)

Grown in Detroit

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A new award winning documentary depicts teen mothers planting seeds for success in the middle of Detroit.

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Scientists Clone Earth's Oldest Living Organism

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Tasmanian scientists have cloned Lomatia Tasmanica (more commonly known as King's Lomatia) to ensure the continued existence of the 43,000 year old plants.

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Inflatable Solar Power

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These new inflatable solar panels can be zipped together for easy and customizable solar power. (more)

The Magic Eco Kingdom

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Environmen- taland, the world's first eco-theme park, is up and running but will "polar bear wrestling" help curb global warming? (more)

Pine Ridge Permaculture

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Earn your permaculture degree while helping create self-sufficiency in one of the most impoverished communities in America. (more)

Green Dream

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In a state responsible for emitting twice the amount of per capita greenhouse gasses than the American average, Dreaming New Mexico aims to forge a sustainable future. [Video]

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Natural Alternatives to Pesticides

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Don't want to contaminate your garden with nasty chemicals?  This Green Times article provides helpful tips for natural pest control. (more)

Who Revived the Electric Car?

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Obama announces a $2.4 billion boost for the electric vehicle industry.

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It's No Trick: Cruelty in the Modern Age

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We’ve made laws to protect our wild world from extinction and exploitation, yet we still imprison and gawk at nature’s most awe-inspiring creatures. What does our treatment of fellow Earthlings say about the legacy we leave for future generations? (more)

Counting Sheep

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Research suggests that genetically isolated sheep in Scotland are getting smaller due to climate change. (more)

Greening NYC

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Join GreenWorks NYC for the launch of their multi-year effort to improve the green economy of New York. (more)

Whale Culture

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A recent study shows how under- standing cultural diversity amongst whales may help ensure their survival. (more)

Greening the Mother Road

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Environmen- talists are getting their kicks with an  "Electric Highway" proposal for Route 66. (more)

Ant Colony Conquers Earth

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Argentine ants have spread across the globe, creating the largest insect colony on the planet.

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SF's Recycling Revolution

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San Francisco has recently passed the most vigorous recycling laws in the United States. (more)

Caribou Crash

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A recent study reports massive declines in caribou populations worldwide. (more)

Open Source Farming

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The Open Source Ecology movement is bringing individuals together to develop replicable "resilient communities." (more)