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Why do we grow old and die? Most scientists cite genetics, environmental factors, and chance. Shane Rea, a scientist at the University of Colorado,...
- Added: Dec 17, 2006
- Length: 01:30
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Many of the world's fisheries and marine ecosystems are in trouble from overfishing and high "bycatch" - the accidental killing of millions of mari...
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- Added: Dec 17, 2006
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Fire ants may be small insects, but their sting packs a wallop. They arrived in the U.S. from South America in the early 1900s, and have spread to ...
- Added: Dec 17, 2006
- Length: 01:30
Wind is the world's fastest-growing energy source, with an average annual growth rate of 29 percent over the last 10 years. Wind-driven turbines co...
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The volunteer stewards also participate in scientific projects. Working with biologists and other scientists, the volunteers gather seeds for genet...
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Small but mighty is one way to describe the organism called "salp." A report in the journal Deep Sea Research suggests that salp, along with the ti...
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Miles of pure, white snow stretching for as far as the eye can see. That's how many people imagine the North Pole - a place you wouldn't think of a...
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Have you ever wanted to help "green up" your town, but the project seemed too daunting? This inspiring story is about how a handful of folks in Tac...
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- Added: Dec 17, 2006
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Toilet bowl cleaner, cough medicine, and rubber duckies have something in common: they're all made with chemicals. In fact, most of today?s product...
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- Added: Dec 17, 2006
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Here's a story that?ll stick with you! We're talking about sticky stuff - glue - and the mussels that make it.
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- Added: Dec 17, 2006
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Many economists - and some environmentalists - see greed as the potential engine of an environmental revolution.
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- Added: Dec 17, 2006
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Solar power's been around for a long time, and while it's gotten some government support, it's never enjoyed the huge subsidies that fossil fuels h...
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- Added: Dec 17, 2006
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Here's a "rain dance" worth following. It's called cloud seeding, and it's been around for decades. Millions of dollars are spent each year on clou...
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- Added: Dec 17, 2006
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A lot of medicines are derived from plants. And today, the growing popularity of traditional medicine has many of us using herbs to prevent and tre...
- Added: Dec 01, 2006
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A technology that's used for offshore drilling is benefiting marine biologists worldwide.
- Added: Dec 01, 2006
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There's an alternative way to treat wastewater: filtering it with live plants and even snails!
- Added: Dec 01, 2006
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Open-field coffee cultivation emerged some 30 years ago. While the method may be productive in the short run, it often degrades the environment, an...
- Added: Dec 01, 2006
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Aquaculture is becoming big business in a hungry world. The challenge is to develop methods and technologies that produce sustainable yields while ...
- Added: Dec 01, 2006
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A team of expert veterinarians is always on alert to help save animals from the devastating consequences of marine oil spills.
- Added: Dec 01, 2006
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Though many companies already recycle their office paper, the truly paperless office is still a rarity. With some dedication, though, there are ple...
- Added: Dec 01, 2006
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Could more accurate weather forecasts help prevent epidemics? Yes, according to recent research.
- Added: Dec 01, 2006
- Length: 01:30
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"Rain gardens" are one way you can help limit stormwater drainage. They collect storm water and allow it to soak into the soil.
- Added: Dec 01, 2006
- Length: 01:30
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"Green" buildings incorporate the latest technology to squeeze the most out of the energy that's used for heating, cooling, and lighting. They're a...
- Added: Dec 01, 2006
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Some universities and colleges are teaching more than reading and writing. They're educating students about what a sustainable future might look li...
- Added: Dec 01, 2006
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Another year's gone, and the new year lies ahead. We all know what that means...Yup, New Year's resolutions! How about adding some eco-friendly res...
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- Added: Dec 01, 2006
- Length: 01:30
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