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Endosulfan Canceled After Research Finds Hazards to Humans and Wildlife
From the American Bird Conservancy

The EPA has moved to ban the toxic pesticide eudosulfan. Research has found the insecticide to be harmful to both wildlife and humans. The American Bird Conservancy hails the EPA for its actions because of the toxicity to birds.

BigBelly: The Solar Trash Compactor
By Lindsey Siegele
The BigBelly solar trash compactor has saved big cities like Philadelphia and Boston an enormous amount of money in trash-collecting costs. Its ingenious design allows it to run completely on the sun’s energy, and it can hold five times as much waste as a typical city trash can.
Extreme Everest Expedition to Clean Up Mountain's Death Zone
By Adam Lafferty
A team of mountaineers have set out for Mount Everest's "death zone" to pick up trash which has resurfaced as an effect of climate change.
Listening to the Land: Life Lessons in a Colorado Cornfield
By Brenda Peterson
As she works her family’s 5 acres with the help and company of a wise neighbor, Brenda Peterson discovers the wonder of nature in a musical, generous cornfield.

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Safe ... or Sorry? Look-alikes in Nature
Here's how to distinguish some of nature's harmless and potentially harmful look-alikes.

The Power of Storytelling
Nature writer Terry Tempest Williams challenges us to take part in spirited conversation and honest storytelling.

Planning for a Sustainable Human Future: Conservation, Population and Economy
Conservation alone is not a solution: We need to visualize success.

Brain Birds: Amazing Crows and Ravens
No matter where you live, they're your neighbors. You might want to watch them — carefully.

Protect Your Land for Future Generations
A conservation easement can protect your land from development, leaving it just as you love it for future generations to enjoy.

What Happened to Global Warming?
An experienced climatologist explains how extreme winter weather may or may not be related to climate change.

Secrets of Watching Wildlife
Expert advice to help you blend in and observe nature firsthand.

Fantastic Bats!
Diverse in appearance and amazing in flight, bats are beautiful for many reasons.
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Feeding wild birds is a wonderful way to enjoy and study nature. The types of birds that come to your feeder will depend on your geographic location, the time of year, and the types of feeders and food you provide.

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MOVING TO A SMALL TOWN

Thinking about leaving the city? Or just wishing you could? You're not alone. America is undergoing a rural renaissance, as countless thousands seek a simpler life and a safe, comfortable community in which to start businesses, raise families and eventually retire. But finding the town that's right for you isn't always easy. That's why Moving to a Small Town offers a systematic, user-friendly approach to help you locate a community with the ideal culture, climate and career opportunities.



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