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Bluecoat Gin: Organic botanicals make one great gin

Organic botanicals make the difference with Bluecoat Gin. This American Dry Gin, distilled in Philadelphia, is the main ingredient in our food blogger’s Satur




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Whole Foods' John Mackey on Obamacare, fascism and capitalism's moral code

The granola guru John Mackey has a new book and is once again making waves with his outspoken views.



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Hitting the green sheets: '13 edition

Want to avoid getting intimate with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your love den with stylish sheet sets made from organic cotton.




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Hoodies: Hiber-Nation '13

Chilly today? Crank down the thermostat and break out that hoodie — a versatile staple that can help you save a few bucks on wintertime heating bills.




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Environmental Working Group's updated cleaning guide

EWG grades the products many of us use to clean our kitchens and houses. How do your 'green' cleaning products rate?



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5 reasons you should switch to beeswax candles

Did you know you could be polluting the air in your house by burning candles? Learn more here.




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Coupon clipping: Natural and organic printable coupons for May 2014

Free printable coupons plus recipe ideas to use them to make cooking at home a little easier.




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Black bean spaghetti and other tasty gluten-free options

You can still enjoy a wide variety of pasta dishes while following a special diet with these suggestions.




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Well, here's a good reason to go to bed earlier

People who stay up late and sleep in late have a greater risk of early death, U.K. researchers find.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Is there a best sleeping position?

If you suffer from specific conditions, you might want to look at changing the position you fall asleep in.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Prevent memory loss by protecting your hearing and vision

Hearing aids and cataract surgery can slow mental decline, say new studies.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Chipotle is one haute tamale

Could Chipotle be the world's most environmentally friendly fast-food chain?




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Destination of the Week: Oakland, Calif.

With green hotels, vegan grub and the nation's oldest wildlife refuge, Oaktown stays true to its roots.




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Ted Turner's Montana Grill is turning heads

From paper straws to bison burgers, Ted's Montana Grill proves red meat can be green.




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Dinner on the farm

Diners can eat in the same fields where the food is grown and often raise money for a good cause at the same time.




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Local Food Month

Many regions have declared September ‘Local Food Month.’ Here are six ways to get in on the action even if it hasn’t been declared in your region.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Pizza Fusion: Organic pizzas that please ethical omnivores and vegans alike

An organic pizza franchise is expanding fast with a menu that boasts vegan cheeses, organic meats, and gluten-free brownies.




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What are some good iPhone apps for a greener life?

What are some good apps to help me stay healthy and make smarter decisions about products?



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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EcoTaster: A cardboard tasting spoon

One company’s answer to the waste of plastic tasting spoons is simple but effective.




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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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Chipotle Mexican Grill's pros and cons

Our food blogger shares her thoughts after visiting the sustainable chain restaurant for the first time.




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On NYC's High Line, the food carts serve sustainable fare

Our food blogger and her family find plenty of sustainable choices to munch on high above the New York City streets.




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Online reviews, a new form of extortion

A new, keyboard-wielding mafia wants discounts, free stuff and preferential treatment in exchange for good reviews.




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Can McDonald's keep its fish supply sustainable?

McDonald's adopts the Marine Stewardship Council’s blue ecolabel for its Filet-O-Fish. Will high demand for the sandwich create an overfishing problem?




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Ellen Page talks freegan lifestyle on 'Conan'

Actress, currently starring in the eco-thriller 'The East,' describes freeganism and her experiences on an eco-village studying permaculture.



  • Arts & Culture

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'Bless This Food' offers 160 ancient and contemporary graces

This book with blessings from many cultures and religions will make practicing gratitude for food, family and friends a renewed experience.




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How much do you spend on lunch?

Even dining out for lunch twice a week can really add up.




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Soon, you'll be able to eat the food packaging too

WikiPearl is an edible shell that wraps around food and complements the flavor. It’s meant to take the place of throwaway packaging, but it poses a challenge.



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The only Labor Day recipes you'll need

Please the crowd at the pool, the park or in your backyard with our healthy, farmers market-focused recipes.




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Are you poisoning your family with fish?

Are you poisoning your family with fish? That is the essence of the question that one San Franciscan man recently took it upon himself to answer.




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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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New energy-efficient lighting technology contains no mercury

Researchers use nanofibers to create lights that are more energy-efficient than the common incandescent light bulb, more eco-friendly than a CFL — and they gi



  • Research & Innovations

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Farmed vs. wild seafood: What's the best option?

Morieka Johnson helps you choose what to get at the grocery and the sushi bar. Plus: 10 fish to avoid.




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Hilary Swank suffered mercury poisoning during 'Million Dollar Baby'

While "Million Dollar Baby" earned critical acclaim and a Best Actress Oscar for Hilary Swank, it also took a toll on her health.



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A scary haircut for the environment

MNN's lifestyle blogger sent her hair in to get tested for mercury levels — and waited with bated breath to get the results. How would your hair score?




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EPA administrator talks mercury pollution on 'The Daily Show'

U.S. EPA administrator Lisa P. Jackson sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss the Republican attacks against her agency.



  • Arts & Culture

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New study another blow to mercury-autism connection

Mercury does not cause autism, another study now concludes. The levels of mercury in the urine of children with autism were no higher than urine mercury levels



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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EPA: The nation's rivers are in sad shape

More than half of the country’s rivers and streams are suffering from nutrient pollution and habitat degradation; mercury and bacteria a problem as well.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How climate change could make mercury pollution worse

Mercury pollution and climate change are both unintended consequences of burning fossil fuels for centuries.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Mercury: The poisonous legacy of the California Gold Rush

Even though the California Gold Rush took place more than a century ago, it left a toxic legacy of mercury pollution.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Are Teavana and Celestial Seasonings teas safe to consume?

Shocking lab results have convinced me to buy my tea elsewhere.




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Monsanto wins Supreme Court case on GMO soybean seeds

Unanimous decision rules in favor of Monsanto regarding the replanting of seeds from genetically modified soybeans.




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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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What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy?

The simplest and best way to get rid of poison ivy is 'very carefully.'



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Memorial service to be held for slain Oregon bees in Target parking lot

A bee memorial service is being held this Sunday to remember the 50,000 pollinators killed by pesticides at an Oregon Target store.




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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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Britain's national bee strategy: Will it work?

Environmental groups celebrate the bee strategy announcement — but only briefly before turning their focus to specifics and timing.



  • 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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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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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.