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Chocolate prices may go up (and what to do about it)

Some experts are predicting that you may have to spend more on chocolate in the future. Here are some things to consider.




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Dining out, eco-recession style

Want to dine at your favorite eco-restaurant more often — but can’t afford it? Check again, because like their ungreen counterparts, many green-minded resta



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6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget

6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget. It can be a challenge to find decent food for a decent price when eating out. This is how




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Zazu Restaurant and Farm sources locally and humanely

Husband and wife team John Stewart and Duskie Estes have created a wine country restaurant that serves memorable meals.




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Green tech crowdfunding success stories [Infographic]

From Wattio to the Soccket ball and more, crowdfunding sites Kickstarter and Indiegogo helped these startups find fundraising success.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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9-year-old boy convinces Colorado town to make snowballs legal again

After nearly 100 years, snowballs are legal in this town again thanks to one brave kid.




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Bill Gates chides Google for charity choices

With malaria and polio eradication at the top of Gates' to-do list, the Microsoft founder finds fault with Google's focus on tech projects.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Music may motivate you, but it won't necessarily make you better at sports

New study takes a closer look at the link between music and sports performance.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Bacon prices are higher than ever but demand hasn’t decreased

If your taste buds demand bacon, but the price is straining your food budget, try a recipe that uses just a little bacon but brings a lot of bacon flavor.




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EPA announces Apps for the Environment challenge

If you're an app developer, check out the Environmental Protection Agency's new Apps for the Environment challenge.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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10 places to find back-to-school clothes on the cheap

Buying for back to school can add up, so check out these tips to make getting your kids back to class a leaner and greener experience.




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This family produces 1 quart of waste in a year

How do they do it? Through lots of glass jars, obliterating clutter, and recycling only as a last resort. Bea Johnson shares her top 10 tips.




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NASA's Orion spaceship test flight is a step toward Mars

NASA is getting ready to launch a daring test flight of a capsule that could eventually bring humans to deep-space destinations like Mars or an asteroid.




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Mars microbe traces spotted? Probably not, NASA says

Intriguing features photographed by NASA's Mars rover Curiosity probably don't have a biological origin, mission team members say.




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NASA's new spacesuits will take astronauts to the moon and Mars

NASA unveils new spacesuit for the first woman and next man to wear on the moon in 2024 and eventually Mars.




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'The Taste' keeps things fresh, reduces waste

Judges and mentors Anthony Bourdain and Nigella Lawson talk about new food competition 'The Taste'.



  • Arts & Culture

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Youth poetry about food experiences will blow you away

The Big Picture Campaign is empowering youth to change the conversation about Type 2 diabetes with poetry that could help solve our country's food ills.




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Wisconsin carbon capture: success or false hope?

One blogger's perspective on the recent 'success' of Wisconsin's carbon capture pilot program.



  • Research & Innovations

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ACES bill: Climate victory or...

The ACES (aka Waxman-Markey) bill passes the house, but not all environmental groups are rejoicing.



  • Research & Innovations

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Even the smallest urban green spaces can have a big impact on mental health

A study in Philadelphia finds that transforming vacant lots into green spaces has a beneficial impact on mood and wellbeing, particularly in low-income areas.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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San Francisco's Orchard Hotel has small sustainable touches and impressive sustainable practices

This California hotel that our food blogger stayed goes beyond LEED certification in its sustainability initiatives.




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Energy issues demand attention in races across the nation

Energy policy has become a local issue, prompting serious debates in races across the nation.




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GM announces OnStar, RelayRides partnership

GM owners with an OnStar-equipped vehicle can earn some extra cash by renting out their autos.




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Self-driving cars are everywhere at CES

Automakers like Volvo, VW, BMW, Audi and Mercedes are going full speed ahead, aiming for autonomous cars on the road by 2025.




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Why low gas prices won't kill Tesla

The key question isn't why Tesla stock dipped below $200, but why GM and Ford are at $30 and $14.




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Vroom! Vroom! Here come the electric car races

OK, the sound is more like "eeeeeee," but it's still exciting international action, and it's coming to the U.S. in March.




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$1 a gallon gas? Sure, but there are consequences

Effects include people traveling more, in bigger cars (EV sales are flat), and a dip in public transit.




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Dainty prefab dwelling from Down Under produces more energy than it consumes

With its edible veggie walls and lack of traditional HVAC systems, Carbon Positive House aims to "free us of modern day lifelines."



  • Remodeling & Design

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'Time Slices' capture twilight's descent on world icons

Photographer Richard Silver captures the surreal ambience of the "blue hour" with these beautifully spliced landscape images.




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This sleek Seattle home was built from bits and pieces of an old barn

Beauty abounds in the weather-warped details of Dwell Development's latest net-zero residence.



  • Remodeling & Design

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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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KBB announces top green cars for 2010

Despite the recall woes plaguing Toyota, Kelley Blue Book has named the Toyota Prius as the top green car for 2010.




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Snuggie: Social media's first viral success

Millions of YouTube hits helped Allstar Products top $500 million in Snuggie sales.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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'Deadliest Catch' vessel slices carbon footprint

Crew of the F/V Kodiak partners with EcoEmissions to burn fuel more efficiently and reduce pollution.



  • Arts & Culture

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Corporate carbon disclosure can boost share prices

A new study shows that share prices increase slightly after a carbon disclosure is made.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Whirlpool introduces the smart washer and dryer

These appliances are big energy hogs, so it makes sense to make them smart.




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Lamp multi-tasking as a terrarium allows plants to grow in sunlight-starved spaces

No window? No problem.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Pharrell Williams announces denim line made from recycled ocean plastic

Singer-songwriter, in collaboration with G-Star Raw, will create jeans made from plastic-based 'bionic yarn'.



  • Arts & Culture

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To dress for success, nonconformity is best

A new study suggests that people who dress differently appear more successful than their coworkers.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Cash for appliances stimulus

The government’s new cash for appliances rebate program is run state by state. Is your state participating yet?




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Plonk app helps wine novices make informed choices

If you’re unfamiliar with grape varieties like Assyrtiko, this app will teach you the basics, including pronunciations.




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Accessory makers confirm iPad Mini rumors

Accessory manufacturers have confirmed rumors about Apple's new 7 inch iPad Mini, which is set to be unveiled on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at a press conference.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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How an iPad changed a mom's life — and made her famous in the process

Filmmaker Josh Seftel bought his mother an iPad last year and turned her into a YouTube sensation. In the process, he the two developed an even closer bond.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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What is 'USDA process verified'?

A label is popping up on chicken in the meat case. Here's what you should know about it.




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2nd-grader creates 'Buddy Bench' to cure loneliness at recess

The Buddy Bench is designed to foster friendships and prevent the blues at playtime.




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Obama announces free national park admission to all 4th graders and their families

The Every Kid in a Park initiative aims to get kids active and outdoors, but it may also turn them into environmental stewards.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Week of hard choices may decide energy bill's fate

Will congress study for its final exam, or will it revert to be bad habits and hope for best?




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A portable & green espresso machine and Palmera Naturals sauces

Support small companies with good products though kickstarter.com! The following two companies have great products to back.




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Jimmy Kimmel introduces Gordon Ramsay to Girl Scout cookies

Find out if the acerbic celebrity chef is impressed.




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How Virgin Galactic's new spaceship honors Stephen Hawking

Virgin Spaceship Unity, set to begin test flights next month, includes a very special nod to the theoretical physicist.