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Better than air conditioning: Tips for biking through the heat wave
Heat wave biking isn't for everyone. But if you put some thought into how you dress, take it slow, and always have water on hand, you'll love it.
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Critical List: China makes solar power cheap; U.K. fishing fleet wastes cod
China is making solar power cheap in order to drive solar growth.
Since 1963, U.K. fishing boats have tossed $1 billion worth of dead or dying cod overboard to keep within their quotas.
In Washington State, what The New York Times calls "the largest dam removal project in American history" will destroy two dams and help salmon regrow their population. -
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
