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Eco-luxe table linens made affordable

Dream Green Organics offers luxurious organic cotton table and bed linens -- handsewn in California -- at won't-break-your-bank prices.




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Restaurant gardens are 2010's biggest trend

More and more independent restaurants are going hyper local by growing their own.




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The death of the dining table?

The table might be going away, but the family dinner can’t be disappear with it.




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Follow on Facebook: American Farm to Table Restaurant Guide

Traveling in the states this summer? You’ll want to follow this Facebook page to help you find farm-to-table restaurants all over the country.




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Restaurants: Village Whiskey in Philadelphia

Iron Chef Jose Garces’ whiskey bar in the Rittenhouse Square section of Philadelphia serves a sustainable burger and fries that are worth the wait.




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Philadelphia's Franklin Fountain scoops up locally made ice cream

Fresh and delicious, the ice cream from this popular Old City, Philadelphia store is worth the wait.




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Philadelphia’s Table 31 serves up delicious sustainable fare

Taking a cue from the LEED certified building it’s housed in, Table 31 sources sustainably and creates dishes that contributes to Philadelphia being a dining




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5 ideas to green your all-white-attire affair

Ideas to green a white attire dinner that is all the rage.




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This 'energetically independent' tiny house is shaped like a cross

Formed by two wood-clad shipping containers, Skit 2014 is the ideal living arrangement for eremitic types who don't mind ladders and composting toilets.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Fact or fiction? 7 eco-myths debunked

With today's technology, myths get spread quickly, so let's debunk a few green ones.



  • Research & Innovations

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CFL bulbs with built-in armor: A bright idea?

ArmorLites are CFL bulbs with a special 'skin' that prevents mercury exposure if the bulb is broken. But is mercury exposure even something to worry about?




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EU bans bee-harming pesticides ... will U.S. wise up and follow suit?

In a landmark decision, Europe restricts a popular pesticide linked to declining honeybee populations.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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25,000 bees found dead in Oregon; pesticide suspected

Experts say it is one of the largest documented bee deaths in the Western U.S.




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Pesticides contaminating frogs in California's national parks

The chemicals, which come from valley farms as well as illegal marijuana gardens, are a contributing factor towards sharp declines in frog populations.




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Bayer lawsuit challenges Europe's pesticide ban

Europe's moratorium on neonicotinoid pesticides is being challenged by Bayer CropScience. Bee advocates, however, are fighting back.




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Bioinsecticides: Tarantula venom kills agricultural pests

A tarantula's toxic brew could serve as an insecticide against agricultural pests that consume the venom orally.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Your guide to green lawn care

Here's how to say goodbye to chemicals and hello to an eco-friendly lawn.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Studies provide clues into colony collapse disorder and other bee deaths

Meanwhile, a new Bayer-funded study disputes that its pesticide is killing bees.




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Bee minus: Pesticides shrink baby bumblebees

Pyrethroid pesticides stunt the growth of bumblebees, a new study finds, resulting in smaller workers that may be less adept at foraging.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Brilliant bird uses human-made pesticide to rid its nest of parasites

Wild finches in the Galapagos made famous by Charles Darwin 'self-fumigate' their nests using human-made pesticides.




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Colony collapse disorder's link to pesticides strengthened by new study

The pesticides, called neonicotinoids, are "highly likely" to be triggering bee deaths, say researchers.




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5 ways to reduce kids' exposure to pesticides and herbicides

There are many reasons to protect children from an overload of chemicals. Here's how you can do it and why you should.



  • Protection & Safety

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With termite genome decoded, researchers aim for less toxic pest control

The research reveals genetic clues about the insects' behavior, making it possible to target specific attributes.




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How to attract ladybugs to your garden

Are aphids and other pests wrecking your garden? Partner up with ladybugs to stop the carnage.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Study: Autism risk higher near pesticide-treated fields

Babies whose moms lived within a mile of crops treated with widely used pesticides were more likely to develop autism, according to new research.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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13 natural ways to deal with spiders

Spiders are great for pest control, except when they overtake your home. Here are some nontoxic solutions for dealing with them at your house.




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Pesticide guide keeps you safe on the produce aisle

Consumer Reports’ risk guide helps shoppers make informed decisions when buying fruits and vegetables.




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WHO questions safety of another top herbicide

World Health Organization raises concerns about 2,4-D, calling it 'possibly' carcinogenic.'



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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8 facts about the misunderstood house spider

Humans and house spiders go way back, yet we rarely give this relationship much thought. Here's what to know about your arachnid roommates.




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Is spider venom the ultimate natural pesticide?

Michigan-based startup Vestaron harnesses Australian spider venom to safely control unwanted agricultural pests without harming bees.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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French parks and public gardens bid adieu to pesticides

France bans the use of pesticides in public parks and the sale of chemical pest-control solutions to amateur gardeners.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Are food pesticides harmful to humans?

Pesticides are sprayed on food to kill living organisms, then we sometimes ingest them. How can those pesticides be bad for people?




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Can beautiful bands of wildflowers curb pesticide use?

Researchers in the U.K. hope that prettying up fields with strips of wildflowers will attract pest-munching bugs.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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EU passes total ban on bee-harming pesticides

The European Union has banned bee-harming neonicotinoids. The policy is expected to come into full force by the end of 2018.




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A dandelion's natural cycle causes chaos and confusion on the internet

A lot of people thought white and yellow dandelions were different plants.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Interior Department to allow bee-harming pesticides, GMO crops in some wildlife areas

Rescinding a 2014 ban, the planting of genetically-modified crops and the use of neonicotinoid pesticides are allowed in U.S. national wildlife refuges again.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Green States: Energy Department, still about the bomb

As Obama plans for an energy makeover, his Department of Energy is still focused on nuclear weapons.




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Life Cycle Analysis doesn't budge outcome of the great dishwasher debate

Even if you take the energy and water it takes to build a dishwasher into account, it still beats washing by hand.




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Obstinate attitudes prevail in California's most water-guzzling ZIP codes

In exclusive and exceptionally irrigated Rancho Santa Fe, residents now face water rationing.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Water-smart approach only heightens the allure of Denver Botanic Gardens

These gardens epitomize a balance between beauty and conservation, promoting smart water practices and boosting honeybee populations in the area.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Run wild in this Chinese landscape pavilion that mimics a meandering river

'Where the River Runs' is a pop-up meadow with a deep environmental message.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Desert beetle bumps inspire new water-collecting material

A carnivorous plant, desert beetle and cactus are behind a revolutionary new material that can collect water out of thin air.



  • Research & Innovations

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World's largest water fight to go on despite crippling drought

Thailand's wet and wild Songkran festival comes during the country's worst drought in decades.



  • Arts & Culture

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How to use grey water in the garden

Grey water — water from kitchen or bathroom sinks, bathtubs, or washing machines — can safely be captured and rerouted to the garden. Here's how.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Sun-powered desalination device transforms seawater into clean drinking water

Santa Monica's iconic amusement pier is the site of this year's Land Art Generator Initiative. The Pipe is an offshore desalination concept that's making waves.



  • Research & Innovations

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NASA photos show Dead Sea dying

Thanks to massive water-diversion and salt-evaporation projects, satellite images show how the Dead Sea is gradually living up to its name.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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11 of America's grandest dams

These dams, like the Hoover, the Diablo, the Shasta and the Grand Coulee, have helped to shape America.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Have the Florida Everglades reached the 'tipping point'?

This huge wetland ecosystem is running out of freshwater, and conservation efforts may not be moving fast enough.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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New solar device pulls water from desert air

With only the sun for energy, it can collect 3 liters of water a day.



  • Research & Innovations

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No mirage: Amazing new water harvester turns air into fresh water, even in the desert

Spongy water harvester prototype that uses only sunlight was tested successfully in the Arizona desert.



  • Research & Innovations