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Summit at sea: Entrepreneurs swimming with sharks

Fri, Apr 08 2011 at 9:11 AM

Conservancy marine scientist Stephanie Wear will spend three days with a new generation of leaders. Find out why some of them will truly end up swimming with sharks.

Barton Seaver: Eat sustainably

Tue, Apr 05 2011 at 10:49 PM

Chef Barton Seaver reminds us that sustainability is not about finding more food but about doing a better job nourishing people with the food we have. And we can do it without sacrificing flavor.

Mario Batali on eating smart

Thu, Mar 31 2011 at 9:36 AM

Celebrity chef says one of the most important (and easiest) things we can do for Earth Day is to make better choices about what we eat.

Alice Waters: Eat local

Tue, Mar 29 2011 at 10:21 AM

Local food pioneer Alice Waters talks about her favorite weekly outing and why she's hopeful that we'll finally start making smarter choices about what we eat.

Getting to know your bacon: Hogs, farms and clean water

Thu, Mar 24 2011 at 10:43 AM

Freshwater scientist Jeff Opperman has found a way to indulge in this guilty pleasure with less guilt and greater environmental sustainability.

Eating local, part 1: Waiting for asparagus

Tue, Mar 22 2011 at 5:52 PM

First of a four-part series: The health and environmental benefits of local food are great, but the biggest reason to switch may be the best-kept secret.

An ocean away: Seeing the Japan tsunami hit California

Thu, Mar 17 2011 at 11:31 PM

The lead scientist for our Global Marine Team was there as the surge arrived in Santa Cruz. It was supposed to be 40 minutes of small waves. He explains why boats were still being tossed more than 6 hours later.

Naturally endowed frog signals nature's resilience in California forest

Tue, Mar 15 2011 at 10:25 AM

There are roughly 5,000 species of frogs and toads, only two have this particular appendage. Find out why they do, and why their reappearance is so important for the Garcia River.

Urban conservation: The rules are different here

Tue, Mar 08 2011 at 9:25 AM

Doing conservation in cities means big conservation groups have to toss out some of their cherished assumptions — like putting nature ahead of people, says Phil Stevens of the Urban Creeks Council.

21 tips for decreasing your energy bill

Thu, Mar 03 2011 at 11:26 AM

After putting a home energy audit, one writer is saving big bucks on her utilities. Here, she shares ideas that can help you lower your bills, too.

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