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10 of the World’s Most Dazzling Natural Hot Springs (Slideshow)

7:30 am in conservation, iceland, japan, new zealand, tourism, Travel & Nature by TreeHugger

grand prismatic spring intro photo Photo: Wikimedia Commons The same geothermal heat that can help you reduce your electricity bill is responsible for some of the world's most stunning natural wonders: Hot springs. When hot water bubbles up through the Earth's crust, the resulting pools are soothing, mineral-rich springs that have been used for medical, therapeutic, and spa treatments for centuries -- and also leave behind min...Read the full story on TreeHugger

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For a Price, Tourists in Iceland Follow Whalers Harpooning Whales

8:00 am in animals rights, iceland, travel, Travel & Nature by TreeHugger

minke whale photo Photo: Martin Cathrae I'll never forget when I was a child and we went whale watching in Hawaii. The shear magnitude and grace of these gigantic creatures was indescribable. It was the first time I became aware of the vastness of the ocean and all the glorious creatures it housed. Tourism can be a great way to reconnect with nature and remember why you care so much about preserving it. And tourism can also illustrate instances of blatant irresponsibility. But in Iceland the problem goes far beyond irresponsibility, it's downright brutal. Last week marked the launch of Read the full story on TreeHugger

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