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Boxed wine: It's greener, but how's the taste?

Boxed wine is quick becoming a favorite of eco-friendly wineries and organic wine drinkers who are starting to love brands like yellow + blue.




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Grocery survey results show interest in organics still growing

Check out this infographic, which breaks down the importance of organic food, how mobile usage affects purchasing, food labels and more.




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It's Maryland Wine Week

In Maryland, local restaurants and retailers will be featuring state wines through June 12, 2011.




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Monsanto wins Supreme Court case on GMO soybean seeds

Unanimous decision rules in favor of Monsanto regarding the replanting of seeds from genetically modified soybeans.




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Young honeybees may be growing up too fast

A buzzworthy new discovery might help explain the alarming speed of colony collapse disorder.




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Want to fight drought? Build wind turbines

Renewable energy doesn't just slow climate change, it saves water too — lots of it.




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Artificial intelligence meets real stupidity (and guess who wins?)

A Microsoft experiment goes awry in short order as Tay runs straight into Godwin's Law.



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Eggbeater technology to double wind farm output

By creating mini-tornados using adjacent counter-spinning vertical turbines, WindHarvest International hope to revolutionize the productivity of wind power.



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We have a winner! The Great Ben & Jerry's Fair Trade Ice Cream Giveaway

Find out who won a year's worth of Ben & Jerry's ice cream and how contest promoted the benefits of fair trade.



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Robot sewing machines could make 'made in China' obsolete

Sweatshops filled with robots could bring manufacturing of smartphones, computers and TVs to the United States, as well.



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House of Mandela: Fair Trade wines from South Africa's famous family

The daughter and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela lead the Mandela family in sustainable wine making.




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How many different kinds of grapes can you stuff into one bottle of wine?

De Bos Rosé is handpicked, fair trade accredited and made from 47 different varietals of grapes.




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And the 2013 James Beard winners are …

Restaurants, chefs, and food writers received the highest honors in food during this past weekend’s James Beard Award ceremonies.




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A lighter, more durable wind turbine blade

The new blade, which was designed by Marcio Loos, a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering of Case Western Reserve



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'Smart' window design instantly changes tint depending on air temperature

Korean scientists create energy-saving windows that reflect heat in the summer and absorb it during the winter.



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For wind turbines, bigger is generally greener

Wind energy is often viewed as environmentally friendly. Still, even if wind turbines are situated so as to not inadvertently kill birds and bats, they may carr




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How researchers can use GPS to track hurricane wind speeds

Adding to data from current technologies, GPS radio signals could help to show a more comprehensive view of hurricanes' behaviors.



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Third-grader born with no hands wins national handwriting contest again

9-year-old Anaya Ellick is the proud recent winner of the Nicholas Maxim national handwriting contest. A remarkable feat, given that she doesn't have hands.




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Oscar-winning 'Bao' is about a mom who thinks a dumpling is her baby — and I get it

The animated short "Bao" is about a Chinese mother overprotecting a dumpling, and it speaks to anyone who has ever been a mom or had a mom.



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Microsoft buys energy output of Texas wind farm

Microsoft is the latest in a long line of tech companies making a serious play in the renewable energy sector.




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Is Windows RT dead?

It would make sense for Microsoft to either cut Windows RT out of the picture or somehow merge it with Windows Phone.



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6 things Microsoft's Nadella must do to save Windows

Microsoft faces strong competition on both desktop and mobile fronts. What can the new CEO do to ensure the company's success?



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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McCarthy should open the windows at the EPA, letting in the press and public

Two environmental journalists call for the Environmental Protection Agency to become more open to the press and thus to the public.




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Cheap wines reportedly have high levels of arsenic

Should we be worried, or is it OK to keep drinking (for now)?




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How small-scale farmers are growing more rice with less water and fewer chemicals

SRI, the system of rice intensification, has taken agribusiness giants by surprise with its record-breaking harvests across the globe.




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Repair of the world: How Tikkun Olam Award winners are making a difference

Each socially-conscious Jewish teenager receives $36,000 for further public service work or education.




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How marathon runners help the homeless (without even knowing it)

Father-daughter team turns a common race practice into a clever opportunity to help the less fortunate.




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Can bacteria on bats' wings defeat a deadly fungus?

White-nose syndrome is obliterating American bats, but scientists may have found a ray of hope: bacteria that live on bat wings.




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NASA is growing Martian gardens to prepare for life on Mars

The space agency is trying to understand what vegetables may thrive on the red planet, and how to help them do so.




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This ice-filled crater on Mars is a winter wonderland

Mars' Korolev crater is a well-preserved crater permanently filled with ice.




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Interview with the 'Fabulous Beekman Boys,' winners of 'The Amazing Race'

Goat farmers 'The Fabulous Beekman Boys' take million dollar prize on 'The Amazing Race' after a rocky season.



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William Baldwin goes paperless

Steven Baldwin stars in 'Be My Valentine' on Hallmark Channel with Natalie Brown.



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How sustainable will the Winter Olympics be?

Olympics officials are trying to make February's Winter Games in Korea one of the most environmentally friendly gatherings ever.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How to help your houseplants this winter

Short, dry days with no sunlight and cold temperatures? You can nurse your houseplants through the perils of winter with some simple care and attention.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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3 ways Obama's win affects the environment

Despite his recent silence on climate change, there's reason to believe Obama might focus more intently on environmental issues during his second term.




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Twin sisters separated at birth find each other by chance 25 years later

A random YouTube video leads to the reunion of two sisters who grew up 5,000 miles apart.




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Why 'Photo Doggies For Anthony' is blowing up your Facebook feed

Have you noticed a plethora of puppies on your Facebook page? This is why people are posting them.




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The redheads are throwing a massive party

Organizers are planning a huge event to celebrate the joy of 'ginger pride.'




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Wine-infused coffee blurs the wine o'clock rule

This new drink makes all your coffee and wine meme dreams come true.




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How do I properly insulate my windows for the cold weather?

Chanie Kirschner's house looks like one of those plastic-wrapped gifts. (Well, on the inside windows, anyway.)




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Palestinian wins Global Teacher Prize for work with refugee children

Hanan al-Hroub honored with $1 million prize for assisting children exposed to violence.



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8-year-old girl achieves goal of throwing her unique pitch at every MLB stadium

Hailey Dawson has a 3-D printed hand and team spirit for days.



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Capture wind underground not carbon!

4 new projects show the viability of storing captured wind energy underground. So why are we still investing in far more expensive carbon capture?



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This compact wind turbine is perfect for blustery cities

Perfect for blustery apartment balconies, the student-designed O-Wind Turbine is a national winner of the James Dyson Award.



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Atlanta, Seattle named first winners in American Cities Climate Challenge

The two cities will receive substantial financial and technical assistance from Bloomberg Philanthropies to help combat combat climate change.



  • Climate & Weather

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20,000 and growing: LEED for Homes surpasses milestone

The U.S. Green Building Council announces that a not-too-shabby 20,000 residential building projects have been bestowed with LEED for Homes certification and t




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Danish royalty opens Colorado wind factories

The Danes are helping kick-start Colorado's green energy economy.



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The nicest camper cabins in all of Minnesota win architecture award

The treehouse-esque bunkhouses of Whitetail Woods Regional Park score big at the AIA Housing Awards.



  • Remodeling & Design

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IKEA's flat-pack refugee shelter wins coveted design award

The Design Museum's recognition of IKEA's Better Shelter for refugees couldn't come at a more appropriate time.



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This underground Omaha home looks like a cozy spot to ride out winter

Faircompanies gives a tour of an unusual Omaha, Nebraska, dwelling that consists of three concrete domes tucked underground.



  • Remodeling & Design