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Recipe: Strawberry Basil Sangria

Unlike many sangrias, this one is designed to showcase the wine, not cover it up.




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Absurd Korean pop hit 'Gangnam Style' actually a subversive critique of consumerism

Could we be witnessing Korean pop's plunge into the cultural criticism arena?



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Love your stuff: Material possessions aren't evil

It's time to cultivate a true appreciation for what we have.




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Try a weekday vegetarian diet

Get healthier by focusing on vegetable-based dishes Monday through Friday and eating meat only on the weekends.




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Artist carves vintage books into astoundingly intricate 3-D sculptures

Guy Laramee's work speaks to the 'erosion of cultures' and our over-reliance on analytical knowledge, symbolized by the book.



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Kids in England raise money to add solar power to African classrooms

Working with the nonprofit Solar Aid, students earn enough to bring electric light to a school in Kenya




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Guerrilla tree sculptor takes over U.K. town

The wooded area around the UK town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire has fallen pray to some amazing guerrilla art.



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Man doing charity bike ride across Canada has bike stolen in Winnipeg (but he's not giving up!)

Anas Cheema, a 22-year-old economics student at the University of Victoria, decided to dedicate his summer.



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Don't underestimate the carbon-capturing power of the most basic backyard

Research conducted in Madison, Wisconsin, finds soil in developed residential landscapes is better at absorbing CO2 than forests.



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Methane-hunting satellite aims to expose industrial leaks

The Environmental Defense Fund is developing a satellite that will regularly monitor 50 major oil and gas regions for methane leaks.



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April Fools: Tearing down mountains for coal

The industry funded National Coalition on Mountaintop Mining is no joke.



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Standing room only Senate hearing on MTR

Appalachian residents witness to the atrocities of mountaintop removal as S. 696 hits the Senate.



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America's Most Endangered Mountains

A new YouTube integrated map lets Appalachian communities speak out on mountaintop coal mining.




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I wish these were April Fools' Day jokes

Do they really blast the tops off of mountains to get at cheaper coal? Do they really kill whales and dolphins and call it "research". Sarah Palin on the Discov



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Photos: Historic coal town faces modern-day threat

Mountaintop removal mining has destroyed hundreds of mountain peaks and at least 1,200 miles of streams in the Appalachians, and remains a hotly contested issue



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Potomac tops list of 'endangered rivers'

The Washington, D.C., river epitomizes the ecological dangers that plague many U.S waterways, according to a national environmental group.



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Florida Everglades fire spreads to 32,000 acres

The wildfire in the Florida Everglades has spread to 32,000 acres, and officials are using all the resources they can to contain it.



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Sprint's in-store phone buyback program

Sprint customers can get instant credit on their phone bills by recycling old phones at local stores.



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Green ways to get rid of cellphones and chargers

Resist the urge to throw away your old gadgets. Here's how to recycle, donate and sell.



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Pee power: Charge your phone with urine

Gross or practical? Soon you may be able to charge your phone by plugging it into the urinal.



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Eco-friendly home guide

Taking a whole-house approach to saving energy ensures that dollars you invest to save energy are spent wisely. Here are some money saving tips.



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An eco-home with one serious staircase

A passive solar home in Japan boasts various energy-saving features and a sloping, stair-clad roof that doubles as hangout area/lounge for (hopefully well-behav



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Michael Pollan: Healthcare crisis

Michael Pollan explains how healthcare costs are increasing while the amount of money people spend on good food is decreasing and suggests a change.



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Michael Pollan: Polycultures: A step in the right direction

Michael Pollan explains how a variety of plants and animals make for healthy farms, which make for healthy people.



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Here's wishing you a rotten Christmas

Fun holiday question: What foods on your holiday menu will eventually rot?




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Organic food advocates weigh in on the recent organics-aren’t-more-nutritious report

A report issued earlier this week caused quite a stir in the organic food world. See what some respected organic food advocates are saying about it.




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Michael Pollan brings 'In Defense of Food' to PBS

Pollan's best-selling book 'In Defense of Food' answered the question, 'What should I eat?' Now the book is a documentary, airing on PBS Dec. 30.




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Holiday spirits

Vodka, the top-selling spirit in the nation, is one of the first to go green.




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How to plan an eco-friendly Super Bowl party

Video: Join Danielle V as she plans an eco-friendly and socially conscious Super Bowl party.




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Friday food news roundup 1/30/2009

Food news from around the web for your weekend reading




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Eco-fun for Memorial Day

Celebrate the summer kick-off with a picnic that's easy on the planet.




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5 ways to be an eco-friendly host

This holiday season, green your home (and maybe your guests) with these five tips to boost your eco-hospitality.




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Go greener with your holiday spirits

We've got lots of choices for eco-friendly wine, beer and spirits this holiday season.




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An eco-wristlet for eco-clubbing

Upcycled seatbelts make for a fashionable clubbing accessory. But will your snazzy smart phone fit into the thing?



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Red, white and booze: 11 eco-friendly drinking accessories

With a major summertime 'drinking holiday' just around the bend, make sure that you have a few libation-related odds and ends on hand for when your thirsty part




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How to reduce waste during a Super Bowl party

You may feel overwhelmed with planning lots of food and buying decorations. We have simple tips to help minimize your waste at the end of the big game.




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Bark beetles' own bug songs drive them crazy

Bark beetles that are ravaging Arizona's forests can be deterred by their own 'music,' according to new research.



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Daily Briefing: Mon. 11/8/2010

Grizzlies becoming unbearable, oil kills Gulf coral, GOP sparks power struggle, and more.



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National park pass for seniors to get price hike

You have until Aug. 28 to get your lifetime National Park Service senior pass at the lower rate of $10.



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America's 9 most at-risk open urban spaces

It's 'open season on open space,' according to The Cultural Landscape Foundation's 2017 'Landslide' report.



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Why Hawaii's hot lava is so awe-inspiring

I hiked to see flowing lava in Hawai‘i. Now I can't shut up about it.




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The best solo hikes in North America

Some trails are more attractive for solo treks because of their blend of solitude and safety.




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Shinrin-yoku: A deep dive into forest bathing

If you're looking for a way to de-stress and relax, bath in the forest — or more specifically, take a walk through the woods.



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Can green space reduce risk of schizophrenia?

Researchers used satellite images and medical records over an almost 20-year period to determine if access to green areas reduces schizophrenia risk.



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Two-thirds of sunscreens offer inferior protection, says EWG

Environmental Working Group's newest sunscreen guide rates the safest sunscreens and calls out bad practices (like too-high SPFs.)



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Mark Ruffalo fights natural gas drilling in New York

Actor urges lawmakers to close environmental loopholes and increase oversight of industry.



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The Hulk gets angry at hydraulic fracturing

Much like his role as the Hulk in the new 'Avengers' movie, actor Mark Ruffalo says his battle against fracking is about 'fighting for the common good.'



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First Class Meal enlists postal workers to help stamp out food insecurity

Prize-winning design proposal revives defunct post offices by transforming them into food-sharing centers.




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Hawaiian lawmaker wants physicians to prescribe housing to homeless patients

Is a bill that treats homelessness as a medical condition flawed? Or is it just what the doctor ordered?




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An ex-prisoner saved a man's life, and the Internet can't stop saying thank you

Aaron Tucker was hoping a job interview would change his life, but he wound up saving a life instead.