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Bombs away!—innovative concept of planting tree saplingsCambridge, Massachusetts, USA - What's the fastest way to plant a forest? Grab a plane and drop bombs. No, not the explosive kind, but a bomb even a mom could love -- tree bombs! |
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Legislature takes aim at urban sprawl and global warmingSacramento, California, USA - Will Californians drive less to reduce global warming? Maybe not on our own -- but state officials are ready to nudge us. |
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Outpouring of affection for Kaiser, his ownerGranada Hills, California, USA - It's a beautiful ending to a touching rags-to-riches story. |
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106 miles per gallon—not just hot air?New York City, New York, USA - Here's a technology that might have traction -- cars that run on compressed air and fuel and provide as much as 106 miles per gallon. |
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Best Photography Blog: Smilemyday.comPhoenix, Arizona, USA - The happiest blog in the world, with million happy smiles that make people happy. |
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‘Green’ Clothing Offers More Than Eco AwarenessMinneapolis, Minnesota, USA - Cheap clothing and electronics have led many consumers to treat those products as disposable items. |
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High-Performance, Low-Pollution: German Cars Go GreenStuttgart, Germany - German cars are renowned for their engineering, luxury and performance, but with gas prices soaring, CO2 emissions building and car sales slumping, when the German brands talk about their new "green" approach, people listen. |
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MIT Researchers Making Dyed Glass Solar Windows WorkCambridge, Massachusetts, USA - In about three years, you may be able to buy windows for your home that light up your rooms and your electronics. |
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Whale-Watching Report: Whales More Valuable Alive Than DeadSantiago, Chile - From origami whale campaigns to Mr. Splashy Pants, it's pretty obvious that those big, intelligent and lovable cetaceans are massively popular. |
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Battling California fires, inmates find a chance at better roleBig Sur, California, USA - The fire whirl came spinning up the steep slopes of Big Sur like a dust devil of flame. |
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Potential new weapon against TB: free cell minutesCambridge, Massachusetts, USA - Researchers at MIT believe they've discovered a new weapon in the battle against tuberculosis: Free cell phone minutes. |
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Intel team heads to Oregon for solar spin-offSanta Clara, California, USA - A team of Intel Corp. engineers and executives designing new solar power cells will spin off to form an independent company based in Oregon, the computer chipmaker reported Monday. |
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