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Focus Earth: August 23, 2008

22 Aug 2008  IN FOCUS EARTH |   COMMENTS

This week, Bob and the Focus Earth team bring you eco-reports from the city, the sea, and everywhere in between. Get the facts on the environmental legacy the 2008 Olympic Games will leave behind in Beijing, go deep into the world's oceans, see how alternative energy is reach across political party...+ READ MORE

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Safe Foraging

22 Aug 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

While foraging is a great way to eat locally and organically, safety should always come first. Be aware of where you're foraging and check to make sure no pesticides were recently sprayed in the area. Get a guide or an expert to help you identify those wild plants. If you have any severe allergies,...+ READ MORE

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How to Go Green: Barbeques

15 Jul 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

Sixty million Americans put fire to food during the summer, but typical grilling and barbeques leave no small footprint behind; our barbeque celebrations cause 225,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide to be released into the atmosphere. Follow our guide for How to Go Green: Barbeques for tips 'n tricks...+ READ MORE

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How to Go Green: Barbeques

15 Jul 2008  IN HOW TO GO GREEN: BARBEQUES |   COMMENTS

Barbeque season is in full swing - time to get out your famous potato salad and coleslaw recipes. Barbequing in the United States has become a national pastime, but almost all regions of the world embrace the tradition in one form or another. Whether cooking in the Japanese style with a Hibachi,...+ READ MORE

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Green Your Barbeque: Make Green Food Choices

27 Jun 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

While the word "barbeque" is often synonymous with sizzling steaks, racks upon racks of ribs, and piles of other meats, we recommend changing your barbeque routine a bit to help your party go a little greener. Here's how.+ READ MORE

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Today on TreeHugger

28 May 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Get the gossip on Brangelina's new eco-estate. See how you can live well with less. Meet Fergus Drennan, one man on a quest to live off of wild forest food. All this and more, today on TreeHugger!+ READ MORE

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Today on TreeHugger

19 May 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Get a sneak peak at Espirit's Ecollection clothing. Find your perfect composting method. Learn the link between food and our environment. All this and more, today on TreeHugger! + READ MORE

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Think About What You Eat, Not Just Where it Comes From

9 May 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

We know that making greener food choices is a great way to live a greener lifestyle; here's some new info to inform your food-buying habits that might surprise you.+ READ MORE

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Eat a Low-Carbon Diet

22 Apr 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

Are you making the environment fat with the global-warming emissions emanating from your plate? Bon Appetit Management, which runs cafes in 28 states and major metro areas, including Chicago, San Francisco...+ READ MORE

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Join a Community-Supported Agriculture Co-op

16 Apr 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

Kelly does a great job of showing us great examples of eating green, but where do you turn to get the ingredients to follow her lead?Now that spring is here, local family farms are gearing up for a summer of growing fabulous, fresh foods, and you can enjoy a share of their harvests for yourself by...+ READ MORE

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