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Supermarket's rejected 'Rang-tan' holiday ad becomes viral sensation

The ad, meant to highlight the environmental costs of palm oil, has touched the hearts of millions.




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20 tips for camping in the depths of winter

With the right equipment and preparation, it can be worth the hard work of venturing into the wilderness in winter.




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It's time to start demanding justification for drilling in the Arctic refuge​​

Alaska professor discusses why the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge should not be opened for oil drilling.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Say hello to the first female chief ranger in this national park's 85-year history

Lisa Hendy is the first woman to become chief ranger at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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In the Field: Trip to a local farmer's market

Video: Join Farmer D as he checks out the farmer's market in Savannah, GA.




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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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Loomstate for Target's launch party

The affordable organic cotton fashion line threw a star-studded private shopping party in Venice, Calif.



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Back to basics: Dr. Bronner's Classic Liquid Soaps

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps, the health food store staple with confounding labeling, has been a green home fixture for over 60 years.




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H&M's 'organic cotton fraud'

A testing lab finds genetically modified cotton in H&M and other European brands' eco-friendly lines.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Do you have any good eco-friendly gift ideas for Valentine's Day?

Trust Chanie Kirschner when she says you can't go wrong with flowers and chocolate -- organic or free trade, of course.




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Hitting the green sheets: '10 edition

Looking to avoid a date with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your boudoir with stylish sheets made from organic cotton.



  • Remodeling & Design

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How can I go green for my newborn? I'm worried about all the bad stuff out there

Chanie Kirschner helps an expectant mom focus on the things she can control.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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'Green Gone Wrong: How Our Economy is Undermining the Environmental Revolution'

Journalist Heather Rogers maintains that we can't buy our way out of the crisis our planet is experiencing.




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Hitting the green sheets: '11 edition

Looking to avoid a date with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your boudoir with stylish sheets made from organic cotton.




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Pamela's Products Cornbread & Muffin Mix

An all-natural mix that’s wheat-free, gluten-free and made with organic ingredients.




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Hiber-Nation '12: Spa day

For seasonal shut-ins in need of some straight-up pampering, look no further than this assortment of lovely, low-impact at-home spa goodies. (And no, I didn't f




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Art in the Age's Sage libation inspired by a founding father

An organic “garden gin,” Sage uses botanicals like the ones grown by Thomas Jefferson in his Monticello gardens.




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Whole Foods' John Mackey on Obamacare, fascism and capitalism's moral code

The granola guru John Mackey has a new book and is once again making waves with his outspoken views.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Hitting the green sheets: '13 edition

Want to avoid getting intimate with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your love den with stylish sheet sets made from organic cotton.




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Hoodies: Hiber-Nation '13

Chilly today? Crank down the thermostat and break out that hoodie — a versatile staple that can help you save a few bucks on wintertime heating bills.




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Environmental Working Group's updated cleaning guide

EWG grades the products many of us use to clean our kitchens and houses. How do your 'green' cleaning products rate?



  • Protection & Safety

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Well, here's a good reason to go to bed earlier

People who stay up late and sleep in late have a greater risk of early death, U.K. researchers find.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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It's not just sadness that can lead to a broken heart

'Broken heart syndrome' is typically linked to stress or grief, but it may be caused by happy events or even cancer.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What is 'social jet lag' and is it making you sick?

If you're sleeping in on the weekends, you might be setting yourself up for a host of chronic health issues.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Americans are taking fish antibiotics because they can't afford to see a doctor

Taking fish antibiotics instead of human drugs is a creative solution when money is tight, but it could lead to dangerous consequences.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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It's the color of light that matters for sleep

Blue light doesn't help you sleep, and you're exposed to a lot of it.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Ted Turner's Montana Grill is turning heads

From paper straws to bison burgers, Ted's Montana Grill proves red meat can be green.




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JMU's new green dining hall

James Madison University is opening a new, green dining hall, just in time for the fall semester.




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Book review: 'The Art of Eating In'

Cathy Erway’s personal tale of not eating out in New York City is inspiring and optimistic.




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Restaurant gardens are 2010's biggest trend

More and more independent restaurants are going hyper local by growing their own.




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Farm-to-Table restaurants rule Esquire's top 20 list

Eight of Esquire's top 20 new restaurants of 2010 emphasize local and sustainable foods.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Eataly: New York City's divine Italian eating emporium

This shrine to Italian food must be experienced, but try to get there early. (And if they have the spinach ravioli in a lemon butter sauce, be sure to order it.




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Moe's Southwest Grill

The fast-food chain is becoming increasingly sustainable with vegetarian fare and natural, cage-free meat options.




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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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Chipotle Mexican Grill's pros and cons

Our food blogger shares her thoughts after visiting the sustainable chain restaurant for the first time.




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The Valentine's chocolates I want

Organic, fair trade, locally sourced … these chocolates fit the sustainable requirements our food blogger expects — and they're absolutely delicious, too.




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Restaurant review: New York City's Gramercy Tavern

Our food blogger visits the locally inspired restaurant that has been nominated for a James Beard Award for Best Chef in NYC.




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On NYC's High Line, the food carts serve sustainable fare

Our food blogger and her family find plenty of sustainable choices to munch on high above the New York City streets.




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Philadelphia's Franklin Fountain scoops up locally made ice cream

Fresh and delicious, the ice cream from this popular Old City, Philadelphia store is worth the wait.




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Can McDonald's keep its fish supply sustainable?

McDonald's adopts the Marine Stewardship Council’s blue ecolabel for its Filet-O-Fish. Will high demand for the sandwich create an overfishing problem?




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Ellen Page talks freegan lifestyle on 'Conan'

Actress, currently starring in the eco-thriller 'The East,' describes freeganism and her experiences on an eco-village studying permaculture.



  • Arts & Culture

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'Bless This Food' offers 160 ancient and contemporary graces

This book with blessings from many cultures and religions will make practicing gratitude for food, family and friends a renewed experience.




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This 'energetically independent' tiny house is shaped like a cross

Formed by two wood-clad shipping containers, Skit 2014 is the ideal living arrangement for eremitic types who don't mind ladders and composting toilets.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Soon, you'll be able to eat the food packaging too

WikiPearl is an edible shell that wraps around food and complements the flavor. It’s meant to take the place of throwaway packaging, but it poses a challenge.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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The only Labor Day recipes you'll need

Please the crowd at the pool, the park or in your backyard with our healthy, farmers market-focused recipes.




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Farmed vs. wild seafood: What's the best option?

Morieka Johnson helps you choose what to get at the grocery and the sushi bar. Plus: 10 fish to avoid.




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Hilary Swank suffered mercury poisoning during 'Million Dollar Baby'

While "Million Dollar Baby" earned critical acclaim and a Best Actress Oscar for Hilary Swank, it also took a toll on her health.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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EPA administrator talks mercury pollution on 'The Daily Show'

U.S. EPA administrator Lisa P. Jackson sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss the Republican attacks against her agency.



  • Arts & Culture

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EPA: The nation's rivers are in sad shape

More than half of the country’s rivers and streams are suffering from nutrient pollution and habitat degradation; mercury and bacteria a problem as well.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The mystery of Great Salt Lake's missing mercury

Scientists are still trying to determine what happened to the levels of mercury in Utah's Great Salt Lake, which have dipped by almost 90 percent.



  • Wilderness & Resources