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Meet the gleaners — fighting hunger and climate change at the same time
The United Nations estimates that one-third of all food worldwide is wasted. A new breed of activists and entrepreneurs is out to stop that.
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Ask Umbra: What is the greenest party-drink vessel of all?
Cups or cans? That is the question. To which Umbra replies: "Neither."
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GMO labeling initiative heads to the ballot in Oregon
Similar ballot measures have failed in California and Washington. Have the Oregon activists learned from those defeats?
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Congressional candidates compete over who is most pro–fossil fuel
In the races where energy is a big issue, both Democrats and Republicans are pledging their fealty to coal, oil, and gas.
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Meet the one creature that isn’t bothered by climate change
If you guessed cockroaches, you would be WRONG.
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Smile! Satellites can see your illegal fishing from space
With high-powered surveillance, it may be possible to solve the problem of pirate fishing on the open seas once and for all.
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Gay rights activists ally with greens in the climate fight
Queers for the Climate is a new activist group focused on "saving the straights" (and the planet) from imminent environmental ruin.
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Snails already live in fear; now they’ve got climate change to worry about, too
It's tough enough knowing that everyone wants to eat you. But knowing you're going to be cooked, then eaten?
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This organic food company is refusing to pay for employees’ birth control
Just like Hobby Lobby, Eden Foods has sued the Obama administration, claiming its owner's religious rights should trump employees' rights to access contraception.
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A shameless foodie & her ranching dad sit down for a medium-rare opportunity
Steaks in suitcases, the benefits of modern ag, no-till plows, and more.
