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Who invented the idea of organic farming and organic food?

We can thank 3 important books published in the 1940s for the certified organic produce we see in stores today.




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Prairie Organic Spirits: Respect from seed to glass

Award-winning gin and vodka created with attention to sustainable detail at every step of the way.




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Organic produce contains more antioxidants

Scientists look at a lot of data — including the famous Stanford analysis — and find an excellent reason to enjoy organic produce.




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Demand for organic milk causes shortage

Sales of organic are growing and dairy farms are getting incentives to switch to organic farming. Is voting with our dollars actually working?




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This organic farm in North Carolina could be yours for $300 and 200 words

Owner of Bluebird Hill Farm launches essay contest to give the $450,000 property away.



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Japan braces for attacks by gigantic mutant radioactive monkeys

Japanese researchers will release monkeys into the radioactive zone near Fukishima nuclear plant to test radiation levels. What could possibly go wrong?




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Ed Koch, dead at 88, leaves unique environmental legacy

The three-term New York mayor was famous for his outspoken persona and economic rekindling, but he also had a little-known green streak.




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Portland flushes 38 million gallons of water after teen tinkles in reservoir

Portland authorities faced a tough decision this week: Drain a reservoir or provide residents with tap water that a teen peed into?



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Meet Tom Gage, the man who could have founded Tesla (but had other ideas)

Tom Gage was one of the creators of the high-performance electric TZero, the car that inspired the Tesla Roadster. But he didn't want to be a carmaker. Instead,




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London's Garden Bridge to bring tranquility, foot traffic to the Thames

Actress Joanna Lumley is behind an urban park/footbridge project in London that's, well, absolutely fabulous.



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Whimsical garden art shines in the world's largest flower show

In addition to surreal garden installations, the Hampton Court Flower Show hosts talks and demonstrations focusing on environmental issues.



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Outdoor living meets the sharing economy at UK's first 'on-demand' garden space

Will bookable-by-the-hour private garden spaces encourage more cooped up urbanites to step outside?



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London's iconic phone booths reborn as solar gadget-charging kiosks

A new scheme gives London's iconic-yet-disused phone booths a 21st century makeover as solar-powered gadget charging stations.



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Garden Bridge likely to blossom over the River Thames (and not everyone's happy about it)

The enchanting yet highly controversial 'magical new green space' has many Londoners fired up over issues of funding, aesthetics and accessibility.



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Historic London gasometer reborn as public green space

Once used for gas storage, the skeleton of the Victorian structure now frames a circular park.



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How to go vegan on a budget

In her book 'Liv B's Vegan on a Budget,' Olivia Biermann explains how you don't have to be vegan to eat affordable plant-based meals.




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How to make your own organic shampoo

Whip up one of these these easy homemade organic shampoo recipes to clean your locks with natural ingredients.



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It's so cold, Niagara Falls is an icy wonderland

Parts of Niagara Falls appear frozen, creating a stunning wintry landscape.



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Gardening through the seasons

Here's how to keep up your momentum when you've just about had it with weeding.



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An organic egg scorecard

The Cornucopia Institute releases a scorecard for store-bought organic eggs. Find out where your store's eggs fall.



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Chia pudding: A breakfast rich in omega-3

Switch from hot oatmeal to cool chia pudding for a chilled, healthy breakfast on a sweltering summer day.




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Organic ketchup taste test

Five organic ketchups were put to the kid taste test. Did any of them get a big thumbs-up?




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Ring in summer with Gallagator

As Memorial Day kicks off summer in the U.S., an American alligator sums up the moment by channeling Gallagher with an iconic summertime fruit.




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Eating insects: Vegans, vegetarians weigh in

Insects are lower impact and could replace meat in the American diet, but what do the veggies think?




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Is it OK to eat bread again?

It’s fallen out of dietary favor, but bread can be part of a healthy diet if you make smart choices.




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9 microgreens full of meganutrients

From arugula to kale, these tasty sprouts can fill your plate with nutrition.




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4 free, short, at-home yoga videos to keep up your practice

4 free, short yoga videos. These videos, each less than 20 minutes, will keep you moving and toned, even if you have limited time to practice.



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Exploring yoga styles: What is Bikram yoga?

How is Bikram yoga like — and unlike — other hot styles of yoga? Bikram refers to the style of yoga popularized by yoga master Bikram Choudhury, which inclu



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How to find the right yoga teacher for you

Yoga teachers vary in style and substance. Here's how to find the right teacher for your level and personality, by answering questions about your best learning



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Is yoga e-learning right for me?

Has eLearning gone from the boardroom to the yoga mat? Here's what to consider if you're thinking of ditching the studio to practice at home.



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Yoga for standing desk lovers

Standing all day is healthier than sitting, but adjusting can be a challenge. Some yoga moves can make the difference.



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Lululemon reveals too much with some of its yoga pants

The yoga clothing giant is recalling the pants because they're too sheer.



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Can you laugh pain away with yoga?

Mike Lewis helps to heal people with brain injuries via some mindful belly-laughs.



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Yoga increasing in popularity among home-schoolers

Yoga studios around the country are scrambling to add daytime classes for kids to meet the demands of home-school families.




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Satan possesses those who practice yoga, says Virginia politico

Beware the downward dog, warns E. W. Jackson, the Virginia Republican party’s nominee for lieutenant governor.




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Do you have to be skinny to do yoga?

It's time to look beyond the images in magazines to see what yoga has to offer.



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What is Energy Medicine yoga?

There's more to energy medicine than acupuncture. Here's how to get an energizing workout in only 10 minutes.



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Fizzy yoga: What is this new exercise trend, and would you try it?

Actress Kim Cattrall claims this new yoga hybrid practice saved her life.



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Is prenatal yoga right for you?

Reduced stress and increased self-awareness are just two benefits of starting prenatal yoga, or maintaining an existing practice.



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Can we learn from the mean girls of yoga?

A yoga instructor offers some blunt words of wisdom for the holier-than-thou set of yoga 'mean girls.'



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This yoga teacher gained 40 pounds on purpose

Trina Hall purposefully put on weight to see exactly how it affected her self-perception — and the results surprised her.



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20 yoga poses to channel your inner animal

From the common Cobra Pose to the complex Horse Pose, here are 20 animal asanas.



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Trends in yoga: What's next?

It seems like just a regular old yoga class isn't enough anymore.



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Why morning yoga beats a cup of coffee

Forgo the cuppa Joe, and start your morning with yoga moves guaranteed to get you awake and ready for the day.



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Can yoga keep you healthier this winter?

Try this routine to help your body fight off the coughs and colds going around this season.



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Yoga instructor helps heal the nation's capital, one stretch at a time

Deb Berlin is determined to soothe frayed nerves in Washington, D.C., through yoga, a practice she picked up in her teens.



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7 great yoga apps so you can stretch and relax anywhere

These apps can help you get your downward dog on wherever, whenever.



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Yoga reduces fatigue and inflammation in breast cancer patients, study finds

Breast cancer survivors who practiced yoga for as little as 3 months reported significant improvement in several areas.



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Yoga: The key to breast cancer recovery

Yoga provides graded exercise that can be tailored for individuals, making it useful for all sorts of patients and their lifestyles.




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Hillary Clinton and 7 other yoga devotees known for other pursuits

From wrestler Diamond Dallas Page to the New York Giants, these sun-saluting stars may surprise you.



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