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Fee Fie Foe Unplug, Are You as Green as an Englishman?

5 HOURS AGO  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

A new study conducted in England is giving clues to how the environmental movement has influenced Brits. Understanding Society tracks the behaviors and attitudes of 100,000 people, in a variety of age groups, across the country. Though attitudes towards environmentalism and environmental...+ READ MORE

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President Obama, Discovery, and the Future of Science Education

10 HOURS AGO  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

This morning, the White House plans to acknowledge Discovery Communications' commitment to furthering science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. The company, of which Planet Green is a part, will announce a new block of programming, educational curriculum, and tools to help foster...+ READ MORE

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Greenpeace Declares Human Existence is 'Under Threat,' Climate Change to Blame

16 Nov 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

Greenpeace has a new executive director. Kumi Naidoo, a veteran of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa and a leading advocate in the battle against global poverty, is the first African, and first person from outside the organization, to be selected to head Greenpeace. His background is in...+ READ MORE

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Fight Fear: 13 Optimistic Acts for Friday the 13th

13 Nov 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

At least once, and as many as three times, every year, Friday falls on the 13th day of the month. If that makes you a bit nervous, you might have a case of paraskevidekatriaphobia, the fear of Friday the 13th. You could stay indoors all day, hoping you don't slip in the shower or start a...+ READ MORE

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Vote for the Best Agent of Change in the BBC World Challenge '09

9 Nov 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

Organized by the BBC with support from Newsweek and Shell, World Challenge '09 seeks to honor "projects or small businesses from around the world that have shown enterprise and innovation at a grass roots level." This year, the fifth that the competition has been held, the finalists...+ READ MORE

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The American Chopper Electric Motorcycle (Slideshow)

5 Nov 2009  IN AMERICAN-CHOPPER-GREEN-BUILD |   COMMENTS

No one can push the limits of technology and design like the crew at Orange County Choppers. The electric motorcycle they developed for Siemens is an excellent example of that ability.+ READ MORE

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FIRST Robotics is the Varsity Sport of the Mind

3 Nov 2009  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

The participation is incredible: more than 200,000 students from across the country, locked in heated competition, working to build more 17,000 robots. With more than $11 million in university scholarships up for grabs, the stakes are high. Welcome to the world of FIRST Robotics.+ READ MORE

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What's in Season Where You Live? Show Us With Your Best Local Recipe

2 Nov 2009  IN THE 100 MILE CHALLENGE |   COMMENTS

The world is a big place and that means your local diet is going to be different than someone from a, well, different locale. Knowing that no one knows what's local and in season in your community better than you, Planet Green is asking for your advice. We want to hear your best recipes utilizing...+ READ MORE

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The Charter for Compassion Draws Strength from a Simple Idea

2 Nov 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

Karen Armstrong's take on religion, motivated by her experience as a Catholic nun and inspired by the study of modern literature, is one that emphasizes similarities over differences and compassion over judgment. Her books commonly spark controversy—indeed, her views tend to be...+ READ MORE

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Going Behind the American Chopper Green Build

2 Nov 2009  IN AMERICAN-CHOPPER-GREEN-BUILD |   COMMENTS

When Siemens decided they wanted an electric vehicle to showcase their wind energy systems, a custom motorcycle from Orange County Choppers was an obvious choice. Their stylized custom bikes are eye-catching masterpieces that still attract attention even after years of publicity on American...+ READ MORE

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Homemade Restaurant Quality Flatbread in 4 Steps

24 Oct 2009  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

I was truly surprised at how easy it was to make flatbread. The only trick to the trade is that you need to watch it carefully or it will burn. But if it's not fully browned it will be under cooked and therefore chewy and doughy.+ READ MORE

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Dr. Brent Solves Your DIY Condundrums

23 Oct 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Dr. Brent Ridge is a man of many talents. He's an assistant clinical professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and the vice president of healthy living at Martha Stewart Omnimedia. He is also one of the farmers calling Beekman Farms home. Submit a photo of your problem object or ingredient using...+ READ MORE

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Isn't it Time to Clean Up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

20 Oct 2009  IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS |   COMMENTS

We all know it's out there: a giant swirling mass of trash and scrap known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. We have seen how the trash is killing birds and other wildlife. It's a twice-the-size-of-Texas problem, but what can we do to stop it?+ READ MORE

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We Add Up Hosts World's Biggest Green Give-Away

20 Oct 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

We Add Up begins explaining its goals by stating: The climate crisis is real and happening right now. This kind of clear, powerful, messaging forms the foundation of the organization, which Al Gore called a "tremendous marketing tool to promote the important message about the climate crisis."+ READ MORE

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A Seasonal Day in the Life of Beekman Farm (Slideshow)

15 Oct 2009  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

There's something so serene, charming and lovely about living on a farm. Luckily, without having our own farm, we can live vicariously through Brent Ridge's and Josh Kilmer-Purcell's beautiful Beekman Farm in upstate NY. Watch this slideshow of the seasonal life of Beekman Farm.+ READ MORE

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