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Meet the 9-year-old mobilizing ‘an army of 4th graders’ to protect national monuments from Trump

Has Donald Trump even been to a National Monument? Who knows, but 9-year-old Robbie Bond has, and he aims to protect...

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New interactive periodic table shows how each element influences daily life

How do gallium and tantalum influence your daily life? Quite a bit, it turns out. Gallium is a component of light-emitting...

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13-year-old Ohio girl taps traffic to generate renewable energy

We may be one step closer to tackling our energy crisis if this 8th grader has anything to say about it. 13-year-old...

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11-year-old boy invents device to save children from dying in hot cars

Children dying in overheated cars is one of those preventable tragedies that just shouldn't happen, and an 11-year-old...

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Trump tries to keep 21 kids’ climate change lawsuit from going to trial

President Donald Trump apparently really doesn't want to face youth suing the United States government over climate...

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Meet the teen planting 150 trees for every person on Earth

Felix Finkbeiner is on a mission. Ten years ago, when he was just nine years old, he decided to fight climate change...

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5th grader builds off-grid solar-powered tiny house shelter for just $10

One fifth grader took a school project to a whole new level with an entire renewably-powered mobile tiny home....

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One in 11 US public schools are plagued by toxic air

When parents send their kids off to school, they might worry their child forgot their homework or won't eat enough...

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7-year-old California boy saves 10K for college with his own recycling company

A 7-year-old boy from California has demonstrated it's never too early to start recycling. When he was three, Ryan...

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Check out this adorable $500 electric Tesla Model S just for kids (sorry adults)

Tesla cars aren't just for adults anymore. Kids can now zoom around in Radio Flyer's tiny Tesla Model S car, complete...

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16-year-old activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez wins 2016 Children’s Climate Prize

The 16-year-old environmental activist Xiuhtezcatl Tonatiuh Martinez is no stranger to Inhabitat. Known for suing...

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Judge greenlights kids’ climate change lawsuit against US govt

Kids may not be able to vote, but they are finding other ways to hold government leaders accountable for their...

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13-year-old Maanasa Mendu invents groundbreaking clean energy device that costs just $5

The future looks bright thanks to the next generation of scientists. Maanasa Mendu, a 13-year-old girl from Ohio,...

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Solar-powered Miami Science Barge teaches kids about sustainability

The Miami Science Barge's aim is to educate children and the public on the environment and innovation "to build...

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8-year-old California boy starts a bakery to help his single mother buy a home

8-year-old Jalen Bailey of Fresno, California has big dreams. Inspired by the memories he's made baking in the...

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Here are some natural cures to help fight super lice

Health officials are warning that a new, medication-resistant strain of "super lice" has been found in 25 separate...

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How to Make Reusable Halloween Window Decals

Halloween can be among the most wasteful holidays if you only buy store-bought, disposable decorations, but it...

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Amazing Life-Sized Lego Furnishings that You Can Really Live With

Lego DJ Table If you think this Lego DJ table is cool, you might want to try making one yourself. DIY instructions...

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Yoga Joes: Classic Army men toys swap guns for yoga mats

Kids everywhere can now make sun salutations, not war. These cool Army men figures are an updated version of the...

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DIY: Craft an adorable Christmas village from recycled cardboard

Step One: Gather your materials: • Corrugated cardboard box • Box cutter • Utility knife • Scissors •...

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6 Simple Lifestyle Changes that Save Both Energy and Money

Even though a lot of people may disagree, choices that can help save the environment often save you money as...

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UK Will Pay Moms To Breastfeed Babies Instead of Using Formula

Breastfeeding, although nutritionally superior to formula, is a big commitment. It means navigating what can sometimes...

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If You’re Hoping to Raise Eco-Conscious Kids, Waldorf School May Be the Way to Go

Every parent hopes to ensure that their children get the best education possible, but finding decent options is...

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Play-Doh 3D Printer Would Bring iPad Designs to Life

April Fools was almost a week ago, but we couldn't resist sharing one of our favorite fake news stories of the...

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Vapur Unveils Water Filtering Anti-Bottles That Remove 99.99% of Bacteria

Vapur introduced several new products at the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show that expand their line...

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How to Make Your Own Fun Stamps Out of Recycled Wine Corks

Are you a loving, crafty parent who also enjoys a glass of wine here and there? If so, we have a wonderful DIY...

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8 Healthy and Delicious Snacks for Back to School

Little boy with apple image via Shutterstock Apples are great and all, but if you want to make sure your kids...

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Lernort Natur: A Living, Growing Garden Center Springs Up at Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport

Lernort Natur offers a variety of outdoor activities, but if the weather's too cold or rainy, a repurposed shipping...

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HOW TO: Go Geocaching with Your Kids

Looking for a fun activity to get your kids engaged in the outdoors? Give geocaching a try. Geocaching is basically...

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie To Build Eco-Friendly Theme Park for Their Six Kids

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are the parents every kid wishes they had. The celebrity super-couple is reportedly...

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