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Supermarket Gives Surplus Sugar to Hungry Honeybees
UK supermarket Tesco has already impressed shoppers by giving all their unsold produce to charity, investing in solar, and accommodating disabled shoppers – and now they're adding...
All New York City Subway Stations Now Have Free Public Wifi
Having free public Wifi available in all 279 stations will work wonders in connecting public safety and NYC emergency service workers.
Mislabeled Seafood May be More Sustainable, Study Says
It's estimated that up to 30% of seafood is actually something other than what is listed on the menu or label – but that might be better for the earth.
This Cheap, Portable Solar Panel Will Be the iPad of Renewables
These new sustainable electric devices are being called real game-changers for a more accessible solar market.
Old New York City Toilets Used to Reintroduce Oysters
These old potties weren't going to get many more miles on them until they were put to use repopulating the oysters of the New York Harbor.
Engineered Bacteria Uses Sunlight to Turn CO2 Emissions into Methane
Scientists have engineered a bacterium that can take carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into fuel in a single enzymatic step.
The process...
SuperMeat Promises Real Meat With No Harm To Any Animals
A group of researchers are crowdfunding a project to grow real chicken meat in a lab — instead of on a farm.
Israeli-based “SuperMeat” say...
Honey Nut Cheerios Gives Back to Bees, Planting 3,300 Acres of Habitat
The company that’s been using an animated bee to sell its cereal for years is spending some of its profits on protecting actual bees...
Gardening Giant Ortho to Drop Chemicals Linked to Bee Deaths
One of the largest home and garden pesticide makers in America is halting its use of a chemical blamed for killing honey bees.
Among several...
World’s Most Eco-Friendly Country Hails Newborn Prince in a Perfect Way
In the tiny country of Bhutan bordering Tibet, King Khesar and Queen Jetsun announced the birth of a new baby prince on February 5th.
How...
Mushroom Beehives Could Save Bees From Colony Collapse
A mushroom farmer and a scientist have created a beehive containing fungi that might just be the key to saving the imperiled honey bee.
Farmer...
Huge Victory for Bees! US Court Bans Insecticide Linked to Deaths
A United States appeals court ruled that federal regulators should not have approved the use of an insecticide, which is linked to a decline...
His Eco-Efficient Prowess Makes Farming in Palestine Possible
Farming in the Occupied Territories is not easy. Land confiscation aside, Palestinians face restricted access to water; sporadic land ownership; and overworked and polluted...
How to Create a ‘Humane Backyard’ for Wildlife and Turn Your Ordinary Garden Lush
This summer, as you tend to your backyard, rooftop, lawn, or terrace garden, consider making it a place where local wildlife can find refuge, a...
Ontario is First Region in North America to Curb Pesticide Blamed for Killing Bees
Ontario is making life sweeter for honey bees. The Canadian province will become the first jurisdiction in North America to limit bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides...
Why Butterflies Are Swarming Thanks to Local Vineyards
Vineyards experimenting with the elimination of pesticides have stumbled upon a pleasant side effect — attracting swarms of butterflies.
Washington state wineries, seeking more organic...
After 2-Year Campaign, Lowe’s Falls in Line With Bee-Lovers
Environmentalists are praising the Lowe’s hardware chain for making a commitment to eliminate neonicotinoid pesticides –a leading contributor to global bee declines – from...
Photo of the Day – World Honey Bee Day
Today is World Honey Bee Day, previously known as Honey Bee Awareness Day, organized by beekeepers in the USA. They petitioned the USDA in...
State Will Pay You to Take Up Beekeeping
Demonstrating the value of honey bees, Virginia's state government has allocated $125,000 for another year of grants to encourage new beehive construction.
The annual grants have...
Top 6 Books for Growing Your Own Produce
Nothing can compare with the freshness and incredible flavor of home grown fruits, herbs and vegetables. My family can hardly wait to harvest the...