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‘Extinct’ plant rediscovered on remote volcano cliff

Explorers dangled by rope from a rock face for several weeks to nurse the tiny fern back to health.

MNN week in review: All about fireworks and Tesla’s IPO

Catch up on the environmental headlines from the week of June 27- July 3.

Adventures in urban line-drying

To help kick off Seventh Generation’s Seven Day Laundry challenge, I give the clothes dryer the boot and take to the roof.

Pesticides travel up the food chain straight into our national parks

Study finds pesticides originating from as far away as Asia in eight Western U.S. national parks including Sequoia, Glacier and Rocky Mountain.

No Money Man: The thrifty adventures of Mark Boyle

Mark Boyle lives the good life and does it without spending a nickel (or in his case, a shilling).

The Big Dig: Plan to deepen Savannah port threatens ecosystem

Georgia Conservancy keeps a close eye on estuary’s long-term environmental health as the state continues its push to enlarge the channel.

Whale calving waters off Georgia coast are under threat

Right whales face new obstacles such as the Navy’s proposed undersea warfare training range and an increase in number of ship strikes.

When solar panels are a better investment than stocks

With the right rebates, solar panels can offer a return on investment far higher than you’ll find in the S&P 500.

When solar panels are a better investment than stocks

With the right rebates, solar panels can offer a return on investment far higher than you’ll find in the S&P 500.

Senator DeMint and Tony Soprano aren’t afraid to do dirty work

Like one of Tony Soprano’s operatives, Senator Jim DeMint of South Carolina uses his safe political position to whack the BP oil investigation.