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Comestible: Food journal examines big issues through the lens of food

The new quarterly journal Comestible is a grab-a-big-cup-of-coffee-and-read-from-cover-to-cover kind of publication.




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Scientists find pesticide residue in 75 percent of honey

The levels are reportedly safe for humans, but they're high enough to harm bees — and that's bad news for us, too.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Rescued baby pig feels the sun for the first time

Bella the pig lost his siblings and even a eye on a factory farm in Queensland, Australia, before he found a safe home.




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World Central Kitchen still serving up hope in Puerto Rico

World Central Kitchen founded by Chef José Andrés has served over 3 million meals since Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, and it's not done yet.




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The world's most famous pig is cancer-free now, and her unique CT scanner is saving lives

Earlier this year, her fans raised $650,000 to purchase the world's largest medical medical scanner to help her.




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Why soccer nets are a deadly issue for animals

Every year, countless birds and deer get fatally entangled in soccer nets.




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Students perform emotional haka dance in memory of Christchurch mosque victims

The haka is a traditional Maori routine performed at many ceremonies in New Zealand. Here, two groups respond to the terrorist attack on 2 New Zealand mosques.



  • Arts & Culture

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They braved a war-torn region to rescue 47 animals from the 'Zoo of Sorrow'

47 animals were saved after a daring mission to a zoo in the Gaza Strip.




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'Gruesome Grannies' and 10-year-olds shut down London for the Extinction Rebellion

This revolution isn't being led by baby boomers, but they are a big part of it.




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Inside one man's quest to grow and forage 100% of his food for an entire year

Rob Greenfield is a hands-on activist who has participated in many high-profile environmental feats to raise awareness about people's impact on the planet.




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Your next flight could be fueled by food

Some planes are now powered with fuel made from beef fat and forest waste.




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Farm-to-tray table: JetBlue unveils urban potato patch at JFK Airport

What's next? A peanut farm at Dallas/Fort Worth?



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Logging leftovers fuel Alaska Airlines' test flight

World's first tree-powered long-haul flies from Seattle to D.C.




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Drug lord's rogue hippos taking over Colombia

Pablo Escobar’s legacy of mayhem continues by way of a thriving population of giant African mammals.




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Orangutan reaches out to 'rescue' man

Orangutan extends hand to 'rescue' man in snake-infested water during safari in Borneo.




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Antarctic blue whales make 'unprecedented' comeback

Endangered blue whales return to the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia.




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Even stray dogs understand human cues

A new study shows that even undomesticated dogs are paying close attention to us.




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8 creative techniques to keep coral reefs alive

Since the threats to coral reefs vary depending on location, scientists are customizing solutions to help them survive.




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'Fuel' documentary brings change to classrooms

'Fuel' documentary brings change to classrooms. Film's green curriculum inspires schools to switch to biodiesel buses.




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Is algae oil really a clean fuel?

There is a lot of hype around algae-based biofuel but is it that much better than petroleum? Or is it even possible without petroleum? UVA Study.



  • Research & Innovations

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Environmental entrepreneurs: Firing up algae fuel

Algae fuel start-ups across the country are getting closer to commercial scale production of the environmentally friendly fuel, thanks to investment from the go




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Biofuel from algae could compete with oil, according to report

By increasing the lipid content, VG Energy says it could make algal biofuel at significantly lower costs.




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ASU receives $15 million for algae alternative fuel research

Algae alternative fuel research could change the future, and ASU is leading the way. A $15 million U.S. Department of Energy grant was awarded to the Algae Tes



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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16 year-old creates new method to turn algae into biofuel

Rising senior Evie Sobczak's new method for turning algae into biofuel is cleaner and more efficient than current methods.



  • Research & Innovations

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Puerto Rico's famous bioluminescent lagoon stops glowing

Scientists are trying to figure out why the popular tourist destination has gone dark.




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Glowing blue algae lights up Tasmanian bay

Billions of bioluminescent algae literally make the sea sparkle in Tasmania's Preservation Bay off the coast of Australia.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why S. California's tides are glowing blue

Bioluminescent algae blooms every few years on the California coast, Australia and elsewhere.




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Why is the sky so blue in autumn?

Have you ever looked up on a crisp fall day and noticed how brilliant and clear the blue sky is? That's not just your imagination.



  • Climate & Weather

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Planning a wedding? Skip the flowers and get puppy bouquets instead

Add an extra dose of whimsy and bliss to your big day with a rambunctious pile of rescue puppies.




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Comical rescue kitties defy gravity in 'Pounce'

Photographer Seth Casteel casts his lens on the priceless expressions of rescue cats and kittens bounding and jumping through the air.




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5 facts about Vieques' bioluminescent Mosquito Bay

Visiting Puerto Rico? Don't forget to plan a visit to the island of Vieques, where you can take a starlit kayak trip on the world's brightest bio bay.




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1,000 rescued mutts live the life at Costa Rica's 'Land of the Strays'

'The Land of the Strays' is a dog's paradise.




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Recipe: Blueberry Tea Drop Biscuits

Jerry James Stone shows you how to make Blueberry Tea Drop Biscuits from his cookbook with K.C. Cornwell.




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Acturis continues international expansion with French buy

Software house's deal to buy Add Value Assurances follows purchases in Canada, Germany and Denmark.




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Profile: C-Quence founder Jacqueline McNamee

Shaking up insurance: C-Quence founder Jacqueline McNamee tells Insurance Age why she broke out of a career in big corporates and why technology is poised to disrupt the industry




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How biofuels can help struggling airlines

Airlines are bracing for a fuel price increase and looking to biofuels as a short- and long-term solution to unpredictable oil markets.




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Costa Rica poised to become world's first fossil fuel-free country

While the Central American country of Costa Rica is the king of clean electricity, it has some serious work to do when it comes to transportation.




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What an increase in air turbulence means for frequent fliers

Does an increase in turbulence mean it will be less safe to use airplanes for travel? The science and the numbers behind the headlines.




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Rising Gas Prices: How to Conserve Fuel Without Spending a Fortune

Fighting rising gas costs doesn’t require taking drastic action.




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After fossil fuels, what happens to the workers?

Coal mines are closing. Oil giants are announcing layoffs. What happens to workers when the low-carbon economy arrives in earnest?




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Are you invested in fossil fuels?

As the fossil fuel divestment movement grows, a new tool helps investors figure out exactly where their money is.




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Sweden aims to go 100% fossil fuel-free

As environmental targets go, this one is about as ambitious as you can get.




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Will clean tech make fossil fuels more expensive?

Renewables are getting cheaper all the time. Interestingly, they may also drive up the cost of the competition.




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Fossil fuel defectors are embracing clean tech

Are we about to see a brain drain from fossil fuel industries?




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The case for fossil fuel divestment is economic, not just moral

In the long run, fossil fuel investments are an increasingly risky bet. And investors are beginning to take note.




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Electric vehicle etiquette: When to charge and other conundrums

Electric vehicles are better for the planet, but they've thrown new kinks into our social norms and interactions.




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A new life for low-value wood

By creating a market for low-value wood, Enviva is helping landowners maintain their forests.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Coral reef fish are now moving into temperate kelp forests, with dire consequences

Climate change is forcing tropical fish to migrate, and they threaten to mow down their new terrain.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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A blue whale's heart may only beat twice per minute when diving for food

This is the first time scientists have recorded the heart rate of a blue whale, the largest animal on Earth.




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Feeding bluebirds might help them in a surprising way

Extra food seems especially helpful early in the breeding season, according to a new study.