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American Ship Delivers Wheat to Feed One Million Syrians
A U.S. ship carrying enough wheat to feed more than one million people for four months was delivered for distribution to the Syrian people....
Bee-harming Pesticides Banned in Europe
Bees are vital -- because of their pollination in the fields -- to any nation's food production and to Europe's agricultural industry worth €22...
An Unexpected Hero in Boston Relief Efforts: the Reddit Website
The power of social media was revealed on Reddit when regulars there rallied to provide aid to victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. Overnight,...
Aspiring Baker Quits Job Handing in Resignation on a Cake
In what might be the sweetest resignation story ever told, Chris Holmes, 31, quit his secure airport job in England by handing in a...
Six Amazing Ways People Helped After Boston Marathon Tragedy
Mr. Rogers famously answered the question of what to tell children when scary things happen on the news. It holds true for all of...
500 Colleges With ‘RecycleMania’ Divert 90 Million lbs From Landfills
Recycling rivalries added another level of “madness” to March this year, as 523 schools competed in the RecycleMania Tournament, harnessing the competitive spirit to...
A Mother’s Fight Against ‘3-Strikes Law’ Helps Hundreds
Since the November election, 240 California prisoners facing potential life sentences have been set free. That's because voters changed California's tough three strikes sentencing...
At 48 Panera Cafes, You Can Pay Whatever You Want (Or Nothing) For Turkey Chili
Can’t afford a hot meal? Panera will now give you one. It’s the latest in the company’s experiments in letting customers set their own...
10 Protein-Packed Plants
When most people think about protein, they think of meat, eggs, cheese and Greek yogurt. But every whole food contains protein, says vegan writer...
The Gangsta Gardener of South Central L.A.
A Los Angeles-based fashion designer is starting an urban garden revolution in his neighborhood in South Central Los Angeles. Instead of vacant lots --...
739 Miles of U.S. Beaches Protected for Loggerhead Sea Turtles
After five years of delay, the federal government today finally proposed the protection of more than 739 miles of critical habitat for threatened loggerhead...
Scientists Probe Human Nature–and Discover We Are Good, After All
When it really comes down to it—when the chips are down and the lights are off—are we naturally good? Are we predisposed to act...
Investors Bet on Organic Farming in China
Affluent Chinese, alarmed by a slew of food-safety problems in recent years, are increasingly willing to spend a premium on what is served for...
Anonymous Donor Provides $50,000 for Hurricane Sandy Relief
In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, many Connecticut residents continue to struggle to recover their livelihoods and to provide nutritious food, safe shelter, transportation,...
Diner Owner With Down Syndrome Serves Breakfast, Lunch and Hugs
Tim Harris, owner of Tim’s Place, is the country’s only restaurant owner with Down’s Syndrome, and the joy he gets from serving people good...
Houston’s Plan To Make Landfills Extinct
To increase the city’s dismal recycling rates, Houston’s government is trying something else: One Bin for All. It will collect all trash together in...
Pet Soup Kitchen Feeds Pets So Poor People Can Feed Themselves
Tom Wargo’s life changed when he saw an elderly woman sharing her only daily hot meal with a cat. "That cat was her only...
Leading Paper Producer to Halt Deforestation in Indonesian
The world's third largest paper company, Asia Pulp and Paper (APP), announced earlier this month an immediate end to all natural forest clearing in...
Apps for Apes: Zoos Turn to Tablets to Keep Animals Engaged
When great ape keepers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo were deciding how to add more variety and enrichment to their animals’ lives, they turned...
New Study Suggests Many Apples a Day Keep the Blues at Bay
Eating more fruit and vegetables may make young people calmer, happier and more energetic in their daily life, new research from New Zealand's University...