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The sustainable seafood myth

Seafood sustainability ratings don't get to the heart of the matter: If global warming continues unabated, there won't be any fish left to eat.

The new abnormal: look who's talking about climate and weird weather

Journalists, experts, and The Onion offer different approaches to the conversation about connections between climate change and extreme weather.

Alpha and omega-3: Ask Umbra on vitamins for vegetarians

Seeking to fortify your diet in sustainable ways? Ask Umbra is happy to supplement your knowledge of dietary supplements.

Iowa is a lean, mean, grain-growin' machine

The single state of Iowa produces more grain than all of Canada, and almost as much soy as China.

Three farms, one dinner [VIDEO]

Join in on an after-hours dinner party with Samin Nosrat of Tartine Bakery showcasing the best local ingredients Bay Area farms have to offer.

Net zero living in a walkable neighborhood

A historic house in Ann Arbor generates more energy than it consumes, is located in a walkable neighborhood.

Green crush: The ballad of the green table

Cleaver Co. deserves praise for their delicious food and support of other green groups in New York City.

Va-va-vintage: Country club kitsch

I skipped the last pair of mom jeans today for a preppy sweater and a linen skirt. Did someone just call me Muffy?

Impact of EPA regs on power industry may be even milder than typically projected

The EPA's new pollution regulations will drive the retirement of some older coal plants. But how many? And will it affect rates or reliability?

Smart ALEC: How corporations screw you over behind closed doors

The American Legislative Exchange Council gives corporations a chance to help ghostwrite legislation that benefits them.