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Nixing Monsanto: Guatemala Just Says No

Feb 29, 2016 04:54PM

Following widespread public protests, Guatemala repealed a law that formerly gave Monsanto the right to plant its genetically modified seeds in ancestral lands.

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Food Fight: College Cafeterias Lead the Way in Sustainable Eating

Feb 29, 2016 04:54PM

Students can increasingly find healthy, sustainable options and locally-sourced food in their dining halls.

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High Harvest: Indoor Gardening is Looking Up

Feb 29, 2016 04:54PM

Huge indoor farms relying on vertically stacked trays are producing 100 times more food per square foot than traditional methods while using 99 percent less water and 40 percent less power.

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Critter Cuisine: Edible Insects Can Help Feed the Planet

Feb 29, 2016 04:54PM

Eating insects may invoke an instinctive yuck factor, but bugs are packed with nutrients and protein.

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Corporate Conscience: Unilever Reduces its Carbon Footprint

Feb 29, 2016 04:54PM

Already, 40 percent of the energy for Unilever’s multinational operations comes from green sources, and it aims to solely use renewable sources worldwide by 2030.

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Surging Organics: Costco Shoots Past Whole Foods Market

Feb 29, 2016 04:54PM

As organic produce becomes more popular and available, Costco has become its number one seller in the U.S.

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Whistleblowing Allowed: Court Overrules Law Gagging Animal Abuse Probes

Feb 29, 2016 04:54PM

Citing the First Amendment, a judge has overturned an Idaho law that criminalizes surreptitious investigations into animal cruelty.

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Fossil-Fuel-Free: Food Trucks Go Solar

Feb 29, 2016 04:54PM

This summer New York will lease 500 solar-powered foods trucks to vendors that currently consume petrochemicals to drive, power equipment and cook food.

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Efficient Cook: Kitchen Recipes for Daily Energy Savings

Feb 29, 2016 04:54PM

Kitchens can easily be energy hogs, but strategies such as using convection ovens, slow cookers and pot lids can reduce the monthly utility bill.

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Green Goalposts: Super Bowl Eco-Stadium Gains National Spotlight

Jan 29, 2016 11:07AM

The brand-new Levi’s Stadium is built with repurposed materials, has a green roof and solar panels, and is easily reached by bicycle paths and public transportation.

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