The vineyard has been committed to becoming a sustainability leader in the region.
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Leading California winery makes switch to 100% solar power — here's why it matters

From deforestation to species extinctions, our environment is in need of new conservation efforts, and several tech advancements are doing just that.
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5 tech advancements helping with conservation efforts

Why are potentially harmful dyes allowed in our food in the first place?
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Opinion: Why Consumer Reports is leading a major petition to ban food dyes in schools

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"We could be doing the best we possibly can today, but we have to figure out a way to do better."
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Snack bar maker Kind launches breakthrough project with AI to rethink farming practices: 'We've already seen improvements'

"What we were looking for was a Goldilocks solution."
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Nonprofit launches simple switch to finally give clear answer on what can be recycled in your area: 'Getting the information they need'

"It's a super simple process to join our platform."
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Too Good To Go exec talks expansion into new places where you can get 'surprise' bags of half-price food: 'We're the world's largest marketplace for surplus food'

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Here are three of the best ways to put your money where your mouth is and make your green,
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You might be funding the destruction of the planet without even knowing — here's how to avoid it

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Here's why you should consider a green 401(k) — and how to make the change

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This free app will pay you for making smarter purchases: 'The average user saved about $200 a month'

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Major insurance company debuts revolutionary new tool to help customers make strategic decisions: 'A really vital initiative'

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Driver puts EV concerns to bed with impressive savings after years of ownership: 'We have been really happy'

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This 'ethical marketplace' is skyrocketing in popularity — and its stylish clothes are up to 75% off

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"[It] is really, really hard, and nature doesn't do you many favors."
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Scientists deliver major breakthrough on journey to harness 'holy grail' of energy production: 'It was surprising how big the improvement was'

"Poor tree is trying [its] best."
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Passerby sparks frustration after sharing photo of neighbor's problematic yard feature: 'I ... just wonder why?'

"I have no answers."
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Gardener 'shocked' after noticing disturbing detail in elderly relatives' backyard: 'How do I even approach [this]?'

"We had two years of drought here in a row, and that followed that horrible freeze."
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Farmers scramble after pantry staple crop becomes nearly impossible to grow: 'We lost ... trees totally to drought, completely dead'

"It turns out, housing markets might be more sensitive to premium spikes than many thought."
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Study reveals concerning new trend impacting homeowners nationwide: 'I think it is going to get a lot worse'

These pathogens could soon make it as far as Southern states in the U.S.
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Scientists make 'worrying' discovery after observing spread of major viral outbreak: 'From a few hundred to a few thousand'

"This is an amazing discovery, an amazing accomplishment."
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Researchers thrilled after discovering animal thought to be extinct: 'This is the kind of news that you work your whole career for'

France, Barbados, and Kenya are taking the lead on the initiative.
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New report proposes controversial new tax method targeting digital currency — here's where the money could end up

Countries with fewer environmental protections often bear the burden of other nations' irresponsible disposal practices.
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Officials debate disturbing options as mountain of garbage grows at major port: 'A huge waste of ... energy, water, and chemicals'

"They are delicious homegrown."
  • Home Home

Expert gardener shares amazing hack for growing 'infinite supply' of strawberries: 'Never buy strawberries again'

The country's entire western electrical grid could save money and slash its pollution.
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Researchers predict impressive results that a few new energy projects can deliver: 'Can be operated reliably and affordably'

The project has completed more than 15,826 trips and covered an impressive 2.57 million kilometers in its first year alone.
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High-speed rail line celebrates incredible first year with 5.79 million passengers: 'Fully powered by electricity'

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