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Pull a recipe book down from the shelf. Open a page at random. Jot down the ingredients, and head to the biggest superma…
Guilt-Free, Tree-Free Paper
The phrase “paperless office” isn’t technically a form of greenwashing, but it’s the same kind o…
Bering Bad News: Half the U.S. Fish Catch Under Threat
Over the next century, our diets are going to change. Our dependency on international food supplies means that the ecolo…
The Global Menace of Urban Tumbleweed
There’s only one thing worse than standing at the checkout holding one item, and being asked if you’d “…
The Grass Is Greener: Ethanol from Switch Grass
Researchers have discovered a form of ethanol that produces just 6% of the carbon dioxide of petrol when burnt. And it&#…
Sweaty Ice Surprises Exhibition Goers
Every year, thousands of people flock to carnivals, exhibitions and competitions in cities around the world – Fair…
The Hotel That Puts Its Guests in Storage
At the end of a long day’s exploring of the city of your choice, there’s nothing nicer than having a glass o…