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The Week in Pictures: Solar Plane Sets New World Record, Pipeline Leak Pollutes Michigan River with Oil, and More (Slideshow)

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Here we go again... a pipeline owned by Enbridge Energy Partners has leaked 800,000-840,000 gallons of oil into a creek flowing into the Kalamazoo River near Battle Creek, Michigan. On a more positive note, the Zephyr solar plane finally landed this week at the US Army's Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona after 14 days and 24 minutes, setting a new record.

Great, Green Back-to-School Gear for College Students (Slideshow)

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Whether you're a first-year or only two semesters away from that hard-earned degree in your hands, packing for college is never easy.

Can Sustainability Grow in a Deforested Rainforest?

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Thousands of years ago, a tribe of indians settled near modern day Santarem, nestled on the banks of where the Tapajós River joins Amazon in the state Pará, Brazil, living harmoniously in the region's lush rainforest.

Best of Ecouterre: 6 Glow-in-the Dark Gear For Cycling at Night

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+ Few designers know chic better than Stella McCartney. Her latest collection for Adidas includes a range of glow-in-the-dark, all-weather clothing and shoes--perfect for nocturnal cyclists.

Turkeys, Traditions, and Families On The Fabulous Beekman Boys Farm

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Photo: Planet Green

Thanksgiving on The Fabulous Beekman Boys. Oh my. It's either a great joy or a profound nightmare, depending on your familial situation and your propensity to binge.

The Week in Pictures: Earth's Thermosphere Suffers Collapse, BP's Fake Crisis Command Center, and More (Slideshow)

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This past week was an unfortunate one for the animal kingdom: 500 penguins mysteriously washed up on beaches in Sao Paolo, Brazil and poachers brutally killed the last female White Rhino in South Africa's Krugersdorp nature reserve.

A Remote Amazon Oil Facility Tries to Go Green

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The tiny town of Urucu, deep in the middle of the Amazon rainforest, could easily be seen as some sort of eco-paradise.

Planet 100: Top 5 Genius Animals

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Planet 100: Top 5 Genius Animals

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Best of Inhabitat: Inhabitat's Spring Greening Contest Winners on Sale!

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If you're a green design aficionado, you've probably seen lots of competitions showcasing cool eco-products, and you may have even thought to yourself "Aww man, I wish I could buy that." Well here's your chance!