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This brings to mind a recent blog I posted about using a ‘ball in cup’ analogy to describe the significant, and irreversible, changes in our environment being caused by human pressures and drivers on our Earth system- undermining local and regional ecosystems by surpassing the limits that the planet is able to self-regulate itself. Is Lake Poopó a case in point?

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15 things you didn’t know about reindeer From seeing the invisible to swimming for miles, these marvelous mammals are full of tricks.

7 examples of living furniture

How a patio planter can grow fresher, easier veggies Extend your gardening season and bring veggies right to the table with a patio garden.

Tech giants throw financial support behind Change.org Bill Gates, Arianna Huffington, others contribute millions as the petition site’s influence continues to grow.

Turn your child’s artwork into a real-life toy Watch your child’s drawings transform into a cuddly toy with ‘a sprinkle of fairy dust, a pinch of magic, and a wave of the wand.’

25 best foods to donate to the food bank The food banks are especially in need this time of year, and those that need them are especially in need of healthy foods.

Jane Goodall explains empathy and why kids need pets MNN recently caught up with the iconic primatologist and U.N. Messenger of Peace, who still travels 300 days a year at age 80. We discussed climate change, contentment and an influential dog named Rusty.

Take the quiz to see if you’d survive lost in snow.

Solar trees are taking root around the world Sologic’s sustainable eTree provides free electricity, free WiFi and even cool water for you and your pet. Plus, each eTree connects to other eTrees, allowing people across the world to video chat.