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National Park Service: Cheetos & Other Garbage Food Are Affecting The Ecosystems

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Following the littering of a bag of Cheetos at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico, officials are highlighting how even seemingly small amounts of litter …

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Fish Are Accidentally “on” Prozac & It’s Messing With Their Behavior

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In a new study, scientists have confirmed that even low concentrations of the antidepressant pharmaceutical fluoxetine, also known by the brand name of Prozac, are affecting …

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Washing Produce Such as Apples and Cucumbers May Not Be Enough to Remove Pesticides, Study Finds

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Many consumers are familiar with the routine of buying fruits and vegetables, bringing them home and washing them in the sink to remove pesticides and other …

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Would you eat a 3-D printed cheesecake?

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Could the future of cooking be 3D-printing? That’s what researchers at Columbia University set out to investigate in a study that involved 3D-printing a seven-ingredient, seven-layer …

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Everything you need to know to live a zero-waste life

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Quick Key Facts Zero waste dates back to the 1970s when the term was coined by chemist Paul Palmer. Today, zero waste includes the 5 Rs: …

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The surprising sports stadiums that have gone solar

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Solar Energy Industries Association has released a study on solar energy adoption by sports centers around the U.S., and winners have been announced just ahead of Super Bowl …

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Space waste: Everything you need to know about the junk orbiting our planet

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  Quick Key Facts There have been more than 570 events where spacecraft fragmented in Earth’s orbit after an explosion or collision. Space waste has increased …

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What are ‘forever chemicals’ & how can you avoid them?

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  Quick Key Facts: PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals. There are thousands of different types of PFAS, and these chemicals can be found in …

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Medieval kings were mostly vegetarian? What?

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  Flexitarianism isn’t so new after all. As it turns out, kings in the medieval period ate mostly plants, with meat served as occasional treats for feasts …

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8 of our favorite farm stays across America

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If you’ve ever dreamed of running away from your responsibilities to start a life on a peaceful homestead, you’re not alone. While unfortunately this might not …

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The real reason Sprite is ditching its green bottle

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  After 60 years, Sprite, the popular lemon-lime soda from Coca-Cola, is getting a new look. The revamp? Swapping from its translucent green bottle to a …

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Crab-infused whiskey exists. Here’s why you need to try it

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  Invasive species threaten native species by crowding them out or taking over much of the available resources the native species need to survive. While experts …

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Would you eat 3D-printed ‘fish?’

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  Revo Foods, a plant-based food tech startup, is ready to start stocking grocery store shelves with sustainable “seafood.” No, it’s not seafood caught from the …

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Watch these 250 elephants be saved from a park in Africa

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  In Malawi, 250 elephants are being moved one at a time from the overcrowded Liwonde National Park to the Kasungu National Park, located about 380 …

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Is climate change making humans shrink?

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  Throughout history, species have evolved to adapt to their changing surroundings. Now, with skyrocketing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere and intensifying climate change, some experts believe humans will evolve …

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Why UK scientists are making squirrel contraceptives

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  Government scientists in the UK could soon begin tests for giving oral contraceptives for grey squirrels in the country. The hope is to control this …

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Yummy fruits & veggies that’ll keep you hydrated all summer long

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Phew — it’s a scorcher out there! There’s no denying that summers are getting hotter and hotter, and the 2022 season is already shaping up to be …

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A ketchup bottle made of wood? You bet!

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  Heinz is ready to move on from squeezable plastic bottles into the “Ketchup Bottle of Tomorrow” — a bottle made entirely of sustainably sourced wood …

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The shocking downside of sunscreen

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Awareness of the impacts that some sunscreens can have on coral reefs has been on the rise in recent years. But while scientists knew that chemicals like oxybenzone …

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Your ultimate guide to the most perfect picnic ever

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The warm, breezy days of spring are the perfect setting for a picnic. Whether you head to a local park, set up a spot on the …

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These are America’s most endangered animals

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When you think of endangered species, elephants, tigers, and rhinos might come to mind. While there are hundreds of species around the world that are threatened …

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Here’s how to make your bedroom an eco-friendly haven

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  Our bedrooms should be a respite from our busy lives. After a long, stressful day of work or even a high-energy day spent hiking and …

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Sheryl Crow, Radiohead & other artists are embracing eco-friendly tours

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There’s nothing quite like the rush of feeling the reverberation of sounds from live instruments and hearing your favorite songs played live. That is, until you …

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Going vegan? These plant-based ingredients make it easy

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Vegan, dairy-free and egg-free baking is booming, but for the occasional home baker who wants to make more sustainable treats, finding the right substitutions isn’t always …