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Where to find discounts for sustainable restaurants

A slew of coupon and gift certificate sites offer discounts to sustainable restaurants, but sometimes you have to do your homework.




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In Denver, everyone can afford to eat organic

At the SAME Café in Denver, Colorado, diners pay what they can for organic and local dishes.




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Green cleaning for restaurants

A restaurant's reputation and, ultimately, bottom line depend on cleanliness. The dilemma for restaurant operators is that most products used for cleaning and p




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6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget

6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget. It can be a challenge to find decent food for a decent price when eating out. This is how




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Noble Vines 337: Sustainable cabernet sauvignon for burgers and steaks

For Memorial Day weekend, and for all your summer grilling celebrations, this great red is affordable enough to serve to crowds.




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PBS' 'A Chef's Life' takes a realistic look at farm-to-fork

The new show follows the personal and culinary journey of farm-to-fork Chef Vivian Howard, one ingredient at a time.




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Tips for video conferencing job interviews

As testaments to the advantages of virtual interviews continue to grow at the same time as concerns about the economy and the environment increase, what was onc



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NASA plans moon way station for deep space missions

NASA is pressing forward on assessing the value of a "human-tended waypoint" near the far side of the moon — one that would embrace international partnerships




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James Cameron created new camera system for trench dive

Director/explorer utilized new thumb-sized 1080p cameras to capture 3-D video from the deepest point on earth.



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For wind turbines, bigger is generally greener

Wind energy is often viewed as environmentally friendly. Still, even if wind turbines are situated so as to not inadvertently kill birds and bats, they may carr




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6 visionary transit ideas that turned heads before Hyperloop

Elon Musk wasn't the first with a futuristic idea. The transportation industry has seen a mixed bag of game-changing technologies and utter failures.




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6 futuristic transit ideas that turned heads before Hyperloop

Elon Musk wasn't the first to come up with a visionary transportation scheme.




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Want to see the northern lights? There's an app for that

You may not be able to see auroras in person, but soon you can watch them in the palm of your hand.




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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.



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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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These aren't the 'droids you're looking for (except one)

The COOKI, a stir-frying robot wonder machine, could be the kind of robot that makes real sense in our homes.



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Drones replant forests burned by wildfire

U.S. startup DroneSeed merges technology and forestry to give scorched woodlands a second chance from above.



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Simple braid is so much more for young girl

A Utah bus driver boosts young girl's spirit with daily hair help. "That's what moms do," says driver Tracy Dean.




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Could you get your kids outside for 1,000 hours this year?

A challenge encourages parents to get their kids outside for almost 3 hours a day.




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This shelter is making things right for survivors of violence — including their pets

Ahimsa House brings healing to survivors of domestic violence, by giving both humans and animals a safe place to start over.



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Creative ways we were called home for dinner

Do kids still get summoned back with bells and whistles at the end of playtime outside?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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For a better conversation, take it outside

Being outdoors may create a better sense of connection between parents and young children, a new study finds.




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6 'Elf on the Shelf ideas' for your family

From the fitness fan to the overachiever, we've got you covered with ten fun 'Elf on the Shelf' ideas to please all of your little elves.




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Microsoft tool to help Ford's electric vehicles

Microsoft and Ford announce that the Microsoft Hohm service will be available to manage the recharge process of Ford's future electric vehicles.




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Paul Allen donates $300 million for brain research

Microsoft co-founder's donation will fund research into Alzheimer's and other conditions.



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Bill Gates chides Google for charity choices

With malaria and polio eradication at the top of Gates' to-do list, the Microsoft founder finds fault with Google's focus on tech projects.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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New headset offers high-tech help for the blind

Headset was designed to help assist and enrich navigation for the visually impaired.



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Consumer Reports: Low-VOC paints perform just as well

Popular magazine and testing facility finds that nontoxic paints have improved in recent years, performing just as well as conventional paints.



  • Remodeling & Design

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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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4 tips for creating a disaster recovery plan for a small business

Like any other aspect of running a business, the key to survival is preparation.



  • Protection & Safety

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Equal pay for equal work: How do we get it?

Massachusetts has a plan.




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The best trees for urban (and suburban) yards

The world needs more trees -- here are recommended varieties for planting.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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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



  • Research & Innovations

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Tea Party is reason for congressman's environmental flip-flops

L.A. Times says the head of the House Energy and Commerce Committee was once a moderate, but he was able to gain this powerful seat by embracing Tea Party princ




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EPA plans to ban some rodenticides; Mice find no cause for celebration

Looking out for the safety of kids and pets, the EPA decides to ban some toxic rodent poisons. Here are a few pest remediation alternatives that rely on repelli




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EPA announces Apps for the Environment challenge

If you're an app developer, check out the Environmental Protection Agency's new Apps for the Environment challenge.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Second Montana oil spill went unreported for a month

While much smaller than the Yellowstone River oil spill, a newly discovered spill is raising eyebrows because it went unreported for a month.




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EPA to host forum on children's health disparities

Midwest EPA office to host forum discussing environmental justice and children's health issues.



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Senators introduce bipartisan bill to reform chemical safety laws

Bipartisan 'Chemical Safety Improvement Act' would require more safety regulation for chemicals while making it easier for those that pass to get on the market.



  • Protection & Safety

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Apple hires ex-EPA chief to lead green efforts

Lisa Jackson will serve as the computing giant's VP for environmental initiatives.




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7 expert tips for reducing household food waste before it starts

"American Wasteland" author Jonathan Bloom shares tips for the source reduction of food waste like shopping smarter and keeping foods visible.




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Cindy Crawford pulls kids out of Malibu school over toxin concerns

Elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in several classrooms have parents worried their children are at risk.



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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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Chocolate-dipped strawberries for a DIY gift

Chocolate-dipped strawberries are a luxurious, expensive treat, so save money by making yours at home.




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Tips for cooling off this summer

With summer here, there are many ways to keep the temperature tolerable while saving money and the environment.




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Indian designer creates Braille Phone, a smartphone for the visually impaired

Imagine a smartphone for the visually impaired that has the tools most sighted smartphone users have come to take for granted




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Stitch Fix merges personal stylists with high-tech data for the perfect outfit

The mail subscription service combines high-tech analytics and personal stylists to send women clothes they'll love.




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6 reasons to be thankful for Einstein

From explaining the mysteries of nature to proving the power of daydreams, Albert Einstein gave the world a lot to be grateful for.



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Is the Tabasco family responsible for an infestation of nutria?

The creator of Tabasco sauce is often credited with a proliferation of large rodents called nutria in the swamps of Louisiana.




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Run for the hills, the jellyfish are coming!

Forget the meek; the jellyfish might just inherent the Earth.