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Study: Genghis Khan's Mass Killings Cut Carbon Footprint

Genghis Khan's bloodthirsty, bow-wielding horsemen conquered vast swaths of Europe, the Middle East and Asia, destroying countless civilizations that stood in their path. But a new study suggests that the Mongol tyrant's empire wasn't just the largest and most brutal the world has ever seen -- it was also, in its own...

New Eco-App Declares U2 Bad for the Planet

(Sept. 7) -- Justin Bieber's place in the musical canon may be a matter of debate, but from an environmental standpoint, at least, he's on the side of the angels. Bieber is one of a number of artists -- along with Jay-Z, Lady Gaga and the Georgia indie-pop band Of Montreal -- to be designated an "Earth Saver" by a new app...

Background on carbon footprint

A carbon footprint has historically been defined as "the total set of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by an organization, event, product or person."

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