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What's a green marathon?
Running seems like it would be a pretty green sport -- you aren't fueling up racecars or jumping out of planes, after all. But your average recreational runner leaves a large carbon footprint.
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Why do civilizations collapse?
The mighty Romans certainly never thought it would happen to them, but the sun eventually sets on even the most powerful empires. Is there more to the story than war? See more »
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Why do small changes in the Earth's temperature have a big impact?
Though not everyone agrees why the Earth is getting warmer, temperatures are inching up worldwide. A couple of degrees doesn't seem like such a big deal. What difference can a subtle change make? See more »
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Why do some scientists want to scatter tubes throughout the open ocean?
Some scientists think that the ocean is a potentially enormous storage ground for carbon dioxide. Could thousands of aquatic tubes help sequester carbon, or is it all just a pipe dream? See more »
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Why does One Planet Living want us to live like Europeans?
Our big cars and big appetites are taking a big toll on the environment. Overconsumption contributes to the depletion of Earth's resources, and some countries are taking more than their share. See more »
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Why is solar power still a pay up-front system?
So you're interested in saving money with solar power? Too bad you have to shell out thousands just to install and maintain the panels. Is there another way to pay for solar energy? See more »
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Why is the Sahel shifting?
For the people who eke out an existence in Africa's semiarid Sahel region south of the Sahara, a shift in climate is nothing short of disastrous. What makes the Sahel so unstable, and why is it shifting? See more »
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Why is waste heat capture important?
What is waste heat capture and how is it saving the planet and our pockets? This article breaks down waste heat energy and exactly why it's so important. See more »
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Will alternative fuels deplete global corn supplies?
We humans like to trade one problem for another. We give up drinking only to take up smoking. Will we also exchange a reliance on dwindling fossil fuels for a food shortage caused by ethanol production? See more »
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10 Ways to Green Your Shopping List
Shopping may put a dent in your wallet, but it doesn't have to harm the Earth. Here are tips on keeping the environment in mind as you roam the grocery aisles. See more »
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Green Your Shopping Quiz
Environmentally minded shopping is more than just an admirable goal. It's a way to decrease your carbon footprint. Find out how you rank as a green shopper. See more »
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