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There is an organization in my very own neighbourhood that has become the must-see destination in Toronto for food celebrities such as Jamie Oliver and Michael Pollan, and it is called The Stop. They provide services to the community including a food bank, a drop in, bake ovens and markets, education about sustainable food systems and urban agriculture as well as having a spa...Read the full story on TreeHugger
Nursery manager Samvel Ghandilyan with rare elderberry tigrani plants being propagated in Armenia's Karin village. Photo: Armenia Tree Project.
For almost two decades, the Armenia Tree Project has been helping people pull themselves out of poverty while greening the heavily deforested Caucasus country. Now, it is also working to rejuvenate populations of rare and endangered tree species, including heritage Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Tiny homes, retrofitting old trailers into eco-friendly mobile homes are becoming more widespread as people are questioning the need for "stuff" and a mortgageRead the full story on TreeHugger
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Sam Greenblatt liked working for Starbucks—he thought the company treated its employees well. But when he learned that Starbucks offers 100-percent fair trade-certified coffee and espresso at its stores in Europe, he decided it was time to speak up about the lack of similar practices in the U.S.So he launched an online petition at Change.org. And with good timing, since Oc...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Seriously, choosing between pancakes or French toast for breakfast just seems unfair. I always want both! For those of you who understand my frustration, we now have a solution thanks to Stacy Potten. This french toast, dipped in pancake batter, is a fun and exciting twist to the traditional favorite. Enjoy this recipe with real maple syrup and a pomegranate mimosa....Read the full story on TreeHugger
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As an occasional meat eater who loves some fake meats, I can see the value in non-animal product alternatives to meat. But as I discussed in my post on the Vegan Zombie's taste for fake cheese, I've not had as much luck with dairy and egg replacements—with one big exception. Vegenaise.
It's tasty, it's consistent, and it's made with solar power too. What's not to like?...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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When I say "I", I mean "we". And when I say "tool library", really I mean lending network. But the core lesson still stands. Sharing is really easy, and often all it takes is broaching the subject.
Yesterday, when I posted about how to start a tool library, I had just emailed my neighborhood listserv to find out if anyone would be interested in sharing tools and r...Read the full story on TreeHugger
From community-owned solar power stations through edible landscaping in parks to feed the homeless to the power of local investing, we've featured plenty of localized, community-based responses to climate change and peak oil. But how does community action stack up against regional, national or international efforts? Rob Ho...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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If you've ever dreamed about quitting your job and leaving it all behind for an adventure -- and especially if that adventure was based on food -- then these food memoirs are the perfect armchair escapes.
The five books here follow people who moved to apple orchards and brand-new farms, who raised oysters and baked the perfect loaf of bread, all in pursuit of learning more about where their food comes from -- and how it gets to their plate....Read the full story on TreeHugger
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As gigantic solar farms become ever more commonplace, some have raised the question of how big is too big for centralized solar. From solar parking lots through solar in old mines to solar parks th...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Authorities in Ohio are warning residents to remain inside their houses after dozens of exotic animals had apparently broken free of an area wildlife farm and taken to the streets and highways. Police haven't said exactly which type of animals are on the loose, but the farm is home to such species as "lions, wolves, tigers, giraffes, camels and bears" reports the AP -- and police say that so...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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