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Dirty Driving: Traffic Pollution Chokes Big Cities Worldwide

Mar 31, 2017 10:20AM

From Paris to Athens to Seattle, cities are struggling to counter vehicular pollution with car-free days and other strategies.

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Tree Terminators: Insects Assault America’s Forests

Mar 31, 2017 10:20AM

From New England to the West Coast, forests are under attack from an army of invasive insects that may eat several native tree species to extinction.

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Growing Organics: Toxin-Free Farmlands Rise to 4.1 Million Acres

Mar 31, 2017 10:20AM

Spurred by rising consumer demand, organic farmland in the U.S. increased 11 percent in two years.

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Water Saver: Teen Finds Drought Solution in South Africa

Mar 31, 2017 10:20AM

A South African girl has designed a super-absorbent polymer made of recycled avocado skins and orange peels that can store reserves of water hundreds of time its own weight.

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Butterfly Rescue: How to Create Helpful Home Habitats

Mar 31, 2017 10:20AM

We can give a helping hand to vanishing species of butterflies by planting blossom-rich landscapes.

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Medical Massage: Targeted Therapy for Specific Ills

Mar 31, 2017 10:20AM ● By Linda Sechrist

Seniors, cancer patients, athletes and babies each need specialized forms of therapeutic massage that take into account the unique aspects of their conditions.

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Eggs-pert Advice: How to Buy Good Eggs from Happy Hens

Mar 31, 2017 10:20AM ● By Judith Fertig

By knowing what the terms on egg cartons mean, we can pick fresh, delicious eggs produced by hens raised in humane conditions.

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New Wave: Kids Organize to Save Our Oceans

Mar 31, 2017 10:20AM ● By April Thompson

As Earth’s oceans continue to decline with disastrous consequences, youth around the world are joining forces to fight pollution and influence policymakers.

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