US National Parks Embrace Alternative Fuel Transport

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The Department of Energy reports that national parks are using alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies to trim pollution and save money. Read more →

Do You Have An Eye For Data Visualization? USGS Needs Your Help.

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Are you an app developer with a special knack for representing scientific data? You could win big in the newest government challenge. Read more →

Google Maps Now Provide Virtual Tour Of National Parks

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Now you can tour Yosemite from your living room...but is that really a good thing? Read more →

New Program Helps Students And Hikers Ditch Bottled Water

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Thanks to a new partnership between Vapur and Elkay, students and outdoor enthusiasts will now find it much easier to stay hydrated without creating mounds of toxic waste. Read more →