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Baby echidna may be cutest, weirdest baby animal ever
Echidnas are spiny mammals that live in Australia and are like the weird cousins of duck-billed platypuses.
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The newest gourmet coffee is made out of elephant poop
You can pay $50 for the privilege of drinking coffee made from beans that an elephant shit out. Or you could just buy yourself a pair of pants.
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The Great Transition, Part I: From Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy
By Lester R. Brown The great energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy is under way. As fossil fuel prices rise, as oil insecurity deepens, and as concerns about pollution and climate instability cast a shadow over the future of coal, a new world energy economy is emerging. The old energy economy, […]
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Food Mythbusters: Do we need industrial agriculture to feed the world? [VIDEO]
These new explainer videos (a la "The Story of Stuff") aim to unpack the biggest myths about the food you eat. The first one asks: Is Big Ag necessary to stave off hunger?
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Lady Gaga is going to launch a brand of bottled water
Seems like someone who says she cares about the world and who is not a total moron might want to do something else with her time.
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Probably a good idea: Government to study cancer risk of living near nuclear sites
A similar study in 1990 found nothing to worth worrying about, but, hey, good idea to check.
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This light switch forces kids to save energy through emotional manipulation
This dimmer switch smiles when the lights are off and frowns when they're on.
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Dutch towns could heat their bike lanes during the winter
As usual, the Dutch have it all figured out.
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Here are some cute bike messengers and their butts
Men with good glutes, dumb hats, and questionable facial hair pose for a calendar.
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Watch a cute rescued fox eat his birthday treat
He gets a whole bag of marshmallows, but don't worry -- it's just a once-a-year treat, and anyway, he saves some for later.
