Tag: Beaches
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The TreeHugger Swimsuit Issue: 10 Sexy and Sustainable Styles to Soak Up the Summer Heat
Poolside fashion sizzles in our fourth-annual TreeHugger Swimsuit Issue -- packed full of sultry and sustainable ways to get wet this summer.
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Fish Have Sex on the Beach? Grunion's Quirky Mating Method Attracts a Crowd
March madness for the silvery small fish known as the grunion means the frenzy of mating season along Socal beaches
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Brazilian Beachgoers Rescue a Pod of Wayward Dolphins (Video)
There are numerous stories of dolphins that have come to the aid of distressed humans in kindly acts of interspecies courtesy out at sea -- but now, following a startling incident in Brazil, at least one pod of dolphins has a similar tale to share.
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Popular Virginia Beach is Losing Erosion Battle..But Can You Move It Down the Road?
A proposed plan by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to relocate a beloved beach facing rising sea levels has residents fearing financial setback.
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The 100+ State Parks Facing Closure - Is Your Favorite Park on the List? [Updated]
The United States is home to 6,624 state parks and has an annual attendance of over 700 million. Yet state parks are being
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On Bali, a Hotel Chain Focuses on Luxury Eco Resorts, With Stunning Results (Slideshow)
On the Indonesian Island of Bali, one resort chain is making eco luxury its selling point.
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Cool Off With Some Watery Eye-Candy
This summer's record-breaking heat seems to be taking a toll on everyone. The weather makes the outdoors practically unbearable, unless you are luck enough to have some method of cooling down. Splash into these photos to daydream your way into cooler wa
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Cool Off With Some Watery Eye-Candy (Slideshow)
This summer's record-breaking heat seems to be taking a toll on everyone. The weather makes the outdoors practically unbearable, unless you are luck enough to have some method of cooling down.
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In Remote Indonesia, Visit to Green Sea Turtle Hatchery Saves "Max" (Slideshow)
This is Max, at about 12 hours old, windmilling his flippers in the air. He (or perhaps she) is one of 100 baby green sea turtles I helped release into the sea.
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Wild River Swimming is Gaining Popularity
Wild river swimming sounds so enticing: slipping into the cool waters of a rushing river or a secret lake. But what about all the bugs and gunk and plastic bags in those quiet corners...
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Forbes Lists Most Shark Infested Beaches
Last year, 2010, was the most dangerous year on record when it comes to shark attacks. On the heels of a scientific paper detailing the first documented attack on a human by a cookiecutter
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First Cookiecutter Shark Attack on Humans Documented Scientifically
A paper published in the June edition of Pacific Science details the "First documented attack on a live human by a cookiecutter shark". Pictured above, the cookiecutter shark uses large teeth fixed in its bottom jaw to bite
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Check Out This Sweet VW Camper Van Tent!
I'm loathe to admit an affinity for any branded product, but I can't help it, I'm a sucker for VW buses and vans. Ergo, I love this tent! It's an officially licensed 1:1 scale of the iconic 1965 T1 camper van that comes in red, blue
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A Gulf Fisherman Struggles for Economic Survival (Video)
Oil seems to be a double curse for the fishermen of the Gulf Coast. Not only are they dealing with the devastating fallout of the BP oil spill, but they are struggling to keep up with ever-rising fuel costs too. Having
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Paris Celebrates a Decade of Bringing the Beach Into the City by Going Bigger Than Ever
Common knowledge has it that in the summer months, especially August, the only people you can find in Paris are tourists, as the locals flee the hot, crowded capital for the Cote d'Azur,
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Camping in a Garden is a Green Place to Stay on the Cheap
If you are desperate for a way to save, or make money, or just like camping, look no further. Camp in my Garden advertises private gardens that can be rented for as little as £9 a night.
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5 Hot Green Travel Destinations to Visit in 2011
Ready to shake up your vacation routine? Getaways around the world -- ranging from private islands and bustling cities to rural escapes and off-the-grid beach villas -- have new green initiatives underway.
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Wood Design from Spain: Fab Lab Houses, Wooden Islands and Spanish Guitars - Part 2 (Photos)
Last week I posted a stunning wooden bicycle, and the beautiful heritage of wooden ceilings in Andalusia from a series of wood design from Spain that Confeadera put together. Other works include the Fab Lab House, some
