12 Mar 2013
SierraClub-Feature
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Photo: (Youtube)

Summer is just a few months away, and now is the time to apply for the Best Internship on Earth. No, seriously, that’s what it’s called, and it’s being put on by the Sierra Club.

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SomerhalderGreen-Feature
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Photo: (Getty)

Ian Somerhalder knows what women want. Just ask Nina Dobrev! The “Vampire Diaries” hunk and environmental activist announced his namesake foundation’s latest project, the Monthly Eco-cessities Club.

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26 Feb 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

If you’re an animal lover like I am, you might want to pay attention, because illegal wildlife trade is endangering some of the world’s most beloved species.

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22 Feb 2013
PlasticRiver-Feature
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Photo: (Flickr.com/PlasticPollution)

Uh, did you know that every five minutes, Americans throw out enough plastic bottles to fill eight football fields? Ooof.

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21 Feb 2013
Leo2-Feature
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Photo: (Getty)

For years, Leonardo DiCaprio has had two jobs: being an A-list Hollywood actor and saving the world. (Three jobs if you count being SUCH a heartthrob.) But now Leo is taking time off from acting and getting even more dedicated to helping the environment and the species that live in it.

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13 Feb 2013
SOTU-Feature
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Photo: (Getty)

Each year the prez talks about what’s up and what’s to come with the State of the Union address, and last night President Barack Obama gave his first SOTU since his reelection (fifth overall). If you missed it, or you’d like a little recap, here's what you need to know about (#WYNTKA) Obama's address.

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11 Feb 2013
SomerhalderLevine2-Feature

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What do Ian Somerhalder and Adam Levine have in common? Well, besides being ridiculously good-looking, both fellas just signed the Sierra Club’s letter urging Obama to address climate disruption.

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31 Jan 2013
JTbirthday-Feature

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It’s Justin Timberlake's birthday! Who thinks he’s dressed up all snazzy in a suit and tie for the big day? From his days in the "Mickey Mouse Club" to *NSYNC to his solo work, JT’s been followed by the limelight...but did you know that on top of having a great career, he’s been a great philanthropist?

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25 Jan 2013
GiveBack-Feature

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It’s a new year, and all month we’ve shared tips and tricks to stick to your health, business, and philanthropic resolutions. If one of your resolutions is give back more in 2013, here are a few easy-to-use tools to get the ball rolling.

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31 Dec 2012
Mraz-Feature

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Jason Mraz drinks a lot of water, but he makes sure not to use up a plastic bottle every time he gets thirsty. The singer-songwriter, who recently took part in MTV Exit Live in Myanmar to end slavery, used Twitter to remind us how to stay environmentally-conscious as we fly around for the holidays and into 2013.

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