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'Supergiant' Shrimplike Creatures Found Off New Zealand

Scientists say they recently captured "supergiant" deep-sea crustaceans nearly a foot long -- the likes of which have rarely been seen -- in an ocean trench off New Zealand. More »

Oregon Jobs Report: 3 Percent are 'Green'

Oregon had an estimated total of 43,148 green jobs spread across 4,339 employers in 2010 the state reported Friday, saying that equaled 3 percent of the state's total workforce, More »

Deschutes Puts $ Back to Boost Recycling

After cutting funding from $150,000 to $50,000, Deschutes County decided this week to restore $25,000 to help spread the word about recycling. According to some, it just might be one of the most cost-effective ways to save the county money in the long run. More »
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Video: Green Life: Deschutes Co. Restores Recycling Ed Funds

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(Red &) Green Life: Tracking Santa's Carbon Footprint

Santa works hard to make Christmas magical for boys and girls around the globe, but new research shows his operation could be more environmentally friendly with some fine-tuning, because it's leaving a huge carbon footprint. More »

Solar System Benefits Bend Apartment Dwellers

NewsChannel 21's Matt McDonald talks to one of dozens of Bend families that should see lower energy bills, thanks to a solar energy project at the Healy Heights Apartments. More »
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Green Life: Video: Solar Power Project at Bend Apartments

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EPA Misses Dioxin Deadline

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency missed its self-imposed deadline to complete a dioxin health assessment by the end of January. The agency, which has been working on publishing dioxin risks since the mid-1980s, on Wednesday said the report ... More »

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Pythons Wiping Out Everglades Mammals, Report Says

Burmese pythons have eaten so many small mammals in Everglades National Park that populations of rabbits and foxes have disappeared and numbers of raccoons, opossums and bobcats have dropped as much as 99 percent, according to a report released Tuesday. More »

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Japan Hands Over Anti-Whaling Activists

Japan on Friday handed over to Australian authorities three anti-whaling activists held aboard a Japanese vessel after illegally boarding the ship to protest Japan's annual whale hunt in Atlantic waters. More »

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Calculate Your Holiday Lights Cost

Glowing and twinkling lights can put you and your neighbors in the holiday spirit. But how much will you pay for that pleasure when you open next month's electricity bill? More »

Your National Park Photos

Take in the varied terrain and vivid views found in these viewer-submitted images from America's national parks. More »

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