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Organic chocolate bars at a great price

Stock up on Endangered Species chocolate — just 49 cents for full-size candy bars.




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Fair Trade Finder app crowd-sources product locations

Fair Trade USA has just released an app that allows users to upload the location of fair trade products that they find for sale. No smartphone? No problem. Use




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Chocolate prices may go up (and what to do about it)

Some experts are predicting that you may have to spend more on chocolate in the future. Here are some things to consider.




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3-D printers could recycle old plastic bottles

Tomorrow's homeowners may print out everything from utensils to furniture with 3D printers — and they may not even need to buy raw materials. Instead, they co




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How to incorporate video conferencing into your law practice

Video conferencing for lawyers: How to get started. Lawyers need to consult face-to-face — deposing witnesses and finalizing deals — but there's no reason



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Prius of the sea: Battery pack will make Viking Lady a hybrid ship

The 300-foot-long (92.2-meter-long) Viking Lady is set to get a battery pack, which will turn the supply vessel into a hybrid ship with technology similar to th



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Apple backs out of EPEAT program

The company removes 39 products from the green certification program.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Apple defends decision to leave environmental program

Apple is defending its decision to have its products removed from the EPEAT environmental standards certification program. Speaking to The Loop, Apple spokesper




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Diamonds aren't just for rings: They could improve computers

Physicists have gotten a first look at the way electrons spin in a tiny diamond wire, and it could mean big things for computer technology.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Why 3-D food printing makes sense for nursing homes

When you can’t properly chew or shallow, eating can be a chore, but specialty created food can help.




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3-D printing ... inside a moving delivery truck?

Amazon continues to look for new ways to deliver things to customers even faster.




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Proposal to mine near Okefenokee Swamp raises old fears

Environmental advocates worry that proposed titanium mining could permanently impact the Okefenokee Swamp.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How to prevent mold: 9 tips

The key to mold prevention is simple: moisture control. Here are nine ways to curb moisture indoors, and the mold that thrives on it.




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Moisture-resistant building products

Moisture-resistant building products are the first line of defense against rotting and mold, problems that can devalue our homes and cause serious health issues




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Prevent mold with paperless drywall

Paperless drywall is nothing to be afraid of. It can prevent mold, and its problems can be overcome.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Got any tips on mold prevention when it comes to food?

Mold prevention is vital for healthy living, particularly when it comes to food. Keep the green fuzz off of your food by keeping the fridge clean and inspectin



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Americans push back on proposed fee increases at national parks

The U.S. Interior Department is reportedly backing away from the plan after receiving a flood of disapproving public comments.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Your earliest memories are probably lies

A major study finds a lot of people are clinging to memories that didn't actually happen.



  • Research & Innovations

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The strange and surprising history behind 13 popular wedding traditions

Many beloved matrimonial customs, from bridesmaids to the garter toss, got their start for some pretty disturbing reasons.



  • Arts & Culture

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Bill Gates predicts there will be few poor countries in 6 years

Bill and Melinda Gates outline global-aid myths: poor countries will always be poor, foreign aid is a waste, and saving lives will lead to overpopulation.




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Hardwood flooring that zaps unwanted odors, improves indoor air quality

Feeling wheezy after buying a new sofa? Struggling with cat pee smell? Not to worry, your air-purifying hardwood flooring should take care of it.




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15 houseplants for improving indoor air quality

NASA studied houseplants as a way to purify the air in space facilities, here are the plants that improve your indoor air quality best.




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Your favorite scented products are causing as much air pollution as your car

VOC emissions from shampoo, cleaners and paint impact air quality as much as vehicle emissions, according to a new study from NOAA.




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North Dakota town is most pricey place in America to rent an apartment

Why does the North Dakota outpost of Williston have the highest rents for a one-bedroom apartment in the entire country according to a new survey?




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Employers are still finding 'legal' excuses to fire pregnant women

Despite anti-discrimination laws, some employers are still finding ways to cut ties with their pregnant employees.



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Bacon prices are higher than ever but demand hasn’t decreased

If your taste buds demand bacon, but the price is straining your food budget, try a recipe that uses just a little bacon but brings a lot of bacon flavor.




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Meet Jake Browne, a professional marijuana critic who is living the high life

Find out how this stand-up comedian, writer and entrepreneur found his dream job.



  • Arts & Culture

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Biodegradable products: Bad for the environment?

Biodegradable products may not be as good for the environment as advertised. New research from North Carolina State University shows that biodegradable material



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Debt ceiling proposals not so eco-friendly

The GOP has nearly 40 anti-environmental proposals in its debt plan. We parse through five of the most significant items.




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President's Environmental Youth Awards: Now accepting applications

Program offers national recognition for kids working to make their world a greener place.




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EPA WaterSense program steps outside

The EPA unrolls WaterSense labeling for irrigation controllers, the first outdoor product eligible for certification in a program that previously focused only o



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President Obama speaks to the EPA

President Obama thanked the staff of the Environmental Protection Agency during a Tuesday afternoon speech.




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EPA proposes stricter soot standards

The agency says its proposed rule could save tens of thousands of lives every year, but critics warn of economic burdens for some U.S. industries.




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As Sandy approaches, a walk along the toxic Gowanus Canal

Your dutiful blogger has been evacuated from his home. However, it didn't stop me from taking a stroll along with banks of an infamously filthy canal in Brookly




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The heating season footprint [Infographic]

Not that you need a reminder, but the high season of heat cranking and thermostat tweaking is upon us. Energy Star shares a few basics on how to reduce home hea




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McCarthy should open the windows at the EPA, letting in the press and public

Two environmental journalists call for the Environmental Protection Agency to become more open to the press and thus to the public.




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U.S. shutdown slows Hawaii molasses probe

U.S. authorities have largely suspended their investigation of the molasses spill that fouled Hawaiian waters last month.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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10 examples of why the Superfund program matters

About 53 million Americans live within 3 miles of a Superfund site. Here's a look at the status of 10 of the country's most prominent listings.




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Don't feel guilty for not being able to afford green products

It's not what you buy that makes you green, but what you don't.




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Jonas Falk earns a healthy profit helping school kids eat well

Entrepreneur Jonas Falk, 28, has grown a $20 million company, Organic Life, by serving great-tasting organic food at schools.




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Kavita Shukla keeps produce fresh with Fenugreen FreshPaper

Kavita Shukla has created a way to keep many other fruits and vegetables fresh two to four times longer with an organic product.




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Joe Hanson proves it's OK to be smart

See why the science blog creator thinks there are too many scientists. (A funny thing for someone with a Ph.D. in molecular biology, don't you think?)




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This family produces 1 quart of waste in a year

How do they do it? Through lots of glass jars, obliterating clutter, and recycling only as a last resort. Bea Johnson shares her top 10 tips.




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Charles Eisenstein's present to the world? A gift economy

Soft-spoken and unassuming, this speaker, teacher, and author might not seem like a rabble-rouser or revolutionary.




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Unique bicycling program helps women in transition find new lives

The nonprofit Gearing Up gives women in recovery a chance to get outside, build self-esteem and bond with one another.




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Sea lampreys use bile salt to attract mates

Nothing says "I'm single and ready to mingle" like a dose of salty digestive fluid. For sea lampreys, anyway.




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Australian officials outlaw Katy Perry's seed-embedded 'Prism' packaging

Officials in Australia quarantine imported versions of the pop singer Katy Perry's latest album due to its seed-paper packaging.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Deadly bat epidemic spreads, now in half of U.S. states

The bat-killing fungal infection known as white-nose syndrome has been found in two new U.S. states.




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Invasive camel crickets widespread in U.S. homes

A study found that an invasive species of camel cricket from Asia is now far more common in American basements than the native variety.




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Death cap mushrooms are spreading across California

These deadly mushrooms have caused five deaths in California since 2010, and even experienced mushroom gatherers can misidentify them.



  • Wilderness & Resources