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  • August 2008

    • How to Shop, and Save, Green

      Grist  |  Aug 9, 08 11:27 AM CDT

      How to Shop, and Save, Green

      (Newser) - Want to green your grocery list while keeping more green in your wallet? Grist lists a few ways to buy eco-cheap: Make a list: Buying only what you need keeps costs and waste down. Avoid GMOs: Genetically modified crops reduce agricultural biodiversity and raise serious health questions. Buy organic: Organic food is much better for the environment, and can be cost-effective if you choose carefully. More »

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      environment  • food  • organic  • groceries  • buy local

    • How to Keep Bugs, DEET Away

      Grist  |  Aug 7, 08 7:25 AM CDT

      How to Keep Bugs, DEET Away

      (Newser) - Looking to keep the mosquitos away but not crazy about slathering yourself in a chemical such as DEET? Grist slapped on five DEET-free alternatives, with varying results: All Terrain Herbal Armor: This spray might be eco-friendly, but a medicine smell and filmy skin coating make that $4.99 better spent elsewhere. More »

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      organic  • eco friendliness  • eucalyptus  • DEET  • insect repellent  • toxins

  • June 2008

    • Organic Food is Overhyped

      American  |  Jun 10, 08 1:55 PM CDT

      Organic Food is Overhyped

      (Newser) - Don’t believe the hype about organic food, writes Abigail Haddad in the American . While foodies and environmentalists may croon over produce grown locally or on small farms, the truth is that small farms aren’t very efficient, locally grown produce doesn’t help the environment, and organic food is produced much the same way as plain ‘ol food. More »

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      agriculture  • organic food  • organic  • agricultural economy  • buy local

  • May 2008

    • Why Organic Tomatoes Are Better for You

      NPR  |  May 31, 08 6:34 AM CDT

      Why Organic Tomatoes Are Better for You

      (Newser) - Some organically grown tomatoes appear to have higher levels of potent antioxidants, and the reason may be in the fertilizer, NPR reports. Researchers at UC Davis running tests on levels of the antioxidants, known as flavonoids, found 79%-97% higher flavonoid levels in the organic tomatoes. More »

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      agriculture  • research  • tomatoes  • organic food  • organic  • flavonoids

    • Shoppers Give Up Organics as Food Prices Soar

      Newsweek  |  May 9, 08 3:25 AM CDT

      Shoppers Give Up Organics as Food Prices Soar

      (Newser) - With a gallon of organic milk costing a whopping $7 and a conventional gallon going for $2.99, cash-strapped shoppers are skipping organic groceries. That means the $19 billion industry, which has ballooned 150% since 2001, may now be shrinking, Newsweek reports. “I miss it terribly,” said one former Whole Foods regular. “But I just can’t afford it anymore. Food everywhere is so expensive.” More »

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      Wal-Mart  • ethanol  • organic food  • Whole Foods  • pesticide  • organic  • grocery stores  • groceries

  • March 2008

    • Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's

      BBC  |  Mar 30, 08 2:18 PM CDT

      Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's

      (Newser) - People exposed to pesticides ran a 1.6 times higher risk of developing the neurological disease Parkinson’s, reports a new study of 600 participants. "Recreational pesticide use in the home and garden was more of a source of exposure than occupational use,” says one researcher. Experts now say the link is highly likely, though in combination with other, largely genetic factors, reports the BBC. More »

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      health  • brain  • Parkinson's disease  • pesticide  • health research  • organic  • neurological disorder  • chemical

  • December 2007

    • Toasting the Holidays, the Green Way

      MSNBC  |  Dec 20, 07 5:05 PM CST

      Toasting the Holidays, the Green Way

      (Newser) - This holiday season, you can drink responsibly, at least when it comes to the environment. Organic spirits, beers, and wines are the new growth sector of the industry, as consumers are increasingly on the look-out for green alternatives, MSNBC reports. But while an organic pint may not contain chemical preservatives or pesticides, it's pricey - and it's no guarantee against a hangover. More »

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      alcohol  • beer  • organic  • vodka  • tequila  • green business

  • October 2007

    • The Easy Way to Eat Organic

      New York Times  |  Oct 24, 07 11:41 AM CDT

      The Easy Way to Eat Organic

      (Newser) - Switching to organic food doesn't have to upend your family's eating habits or strain your wallet. In the New York Times , Dr. Alan Greene, author of Raising Baby Green, suggests starting with these five easy foods: Milk Potatoes Peanut butter More »

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      list  • diet  • organic food  • Whole Foods  • organic

  • September 2007

    • Greenies Bank on Worm Poop

      CNN  |  Sep 22, 07 4:59 PM CDT

      Greenies Bank on Worm Poop

      (Newser) - One company wanting to "make millions while saving the world" is banking on worm poop, using it for eco-friendly fertilizer—though chemical compost still clogs the market, CNN reports. Greenies are boosting the organic fertilizer market by 10% per year, but most homeowners have "failed" the "environmentally responsible" grade, one expert says. More »

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      environmentalism  • organic  • fertilizer  • poop

  • April 2007

    • Wal-Mart Chokes On Organic Food

      BusinessWeek  |  Apr 12, 07 1:00 PM CDT

      Wal-Mart Chokes On Organic Food

      (Newser) - Wal-Mart customers aren't buying organic food, and the farmers who stepped up production to supply the giant discounter are the big losers. A year ago Wal-Mart ballyhooed an aggressive push into organic foods, saying they would offer 400 items at low cost. The company placed massive initial orders, farmers say . . . and then largely disappeared. More »

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      food  • Wal-Mart  • consumer  • farmer  • organic food  • organic

    • British Brides Go Green

      Reuters  |  Apr 9, 07 3:14 PM CDT

      British Brides Go Green

      (Newser) - British couples are choosing eco-friendly weddings, making recycled  dresses, locally grown flowers, and organic food increasingly the rage, reports Reuters . Those who go green stress it doesn't mean the ceremony has to be hippie-esque. "Green weddings are about eco-chic, not lentils and hessian," said wedding planner Ruth Culver. More »

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      environment  • marriage  • environmentalism  • wedding  • recycling  • organic

    • Don't Call Them Chefs

      Los Angeles Times  |  Apr 4, 07 12:53 PM CDT

      Don't Call Them Chefs

      (Newser) - Culinary school degrees are suddenly leading to careers outside the kitchen, reports the LA Times . In our food-obsessed culture, beer sommeliers, cheese affineurs (aging experts) culinary philanthropists and even food consultants for historical films are increasingly finding outlets for their unique talents. Specialists say their jobs beat working in restaurants, "being shouted at by mean chefs." More »

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      food  • culture  • chef  • organic food  • cooking  • organic  • cook  • culinary school

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