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Garden Gunk: Sewage Can Lurk in Bagged Fertilizers

Jun 30, 2014 11:41AM

No regulations exist to warn us that human sewage, not to mention toxins and heavy metals, might be part in the garden fertilizers we buy.

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Fracking Versus Food: America’s Family Farm Heritage and Health at Stake

Jun 30, 2014 11:41AM ● By Harriet Shugarman

The fast spread of barely-regulated gas drilling throughout rural America is threatening the economic viability of farms and the integrity of our food supply.

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Fume Free: Tips to Clean Air Inside a Vehicle

May 30, 2014 10:55AM

We share practical ways to lower the volatile compounds inside vehicles that can make driving a literal headache.

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Musician with a Cause: Jack Johnson Plans Shows with the Planet in Mind

May 30, 2014 10:54AM ● By Meredith Montgomery

The popular singer-songwriter from Hawaii ensures that his concerts are eco-friendly, and donates tour proceeds to green causes.

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Greening Garbage: Activist Turns City Food Waste into Rural Soil

Apr 30, 2014 12:10PM

In Washington, D.C., a company named Compost Cab picks up food waste and delivers it to local farms for soil enrichment.

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Bikes-to-Go: Cycling Gains Ground at Colleges and in Cities

Apr 30, 2014 12:10PM

With racks of rentable bikes in New York and growing numbers of bike pathways at campuses, life is getting easier for those on two wheels.

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Radical Fuel: Three Automakers Roll Out Hydrogen Models

Apr 30, 2014 12:10PM

Toyota, Hyundai and Honda are introducing fuel-cell cars that can reach speeds of 100 miles per hour without pollution or the noise of a roaring engine.

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Feng Shui Fashionista: Dressing with Conscious Intention

Apr 30, 2014 12:09PM ● By Gail Condrick

Tuning into the five elements of nature—wood, fire, earth, metal and water—can help us choose clothing that harmonizes our intention with our appearance.

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Best Weddings: Small, Simple, Sustainable

Apr 30, 2014 12:09PM

A ceremony can affirm a couple’s love for the planet as well as for each other.

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CO2-Correct Food: Menus Minimize Greenhouse Gases

Mar 31, 2014 12:54PM

A list of planet-sustainable foods by Scottish nutritionists favors fruit, vegetables and legumes over dairy and meat.

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