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Scientists agree that the dairy industry has an overall negative affect on the environment. For starters, it takes a lot of land, fertilizer and water to grow food for the cows. It also takes a lot of energy to process raw...

In an age when the bees are more scarce and humans may be doing more harm to them than good, California farmers are experimenting with a self-fertilizing almond tree which requires few or no bees at all...

Americans are nuts about . . . well, nuts – and the country’s recent obsession with almonds is a tough environmental nut to crack. On one hand, the nut demand is likely the result of a national shift away from traditional...

We're still in the height of summer here in the northern hemisphere, and to stay hydrated, we've been indulging in everything from herbed waters and iced tea to granita and sorbets, but it's always fun to try something new,...

We've already touched upon the sublime deliciousness that is vegan cashew cheese, but why stop there?! So many vegan "cheeses" are stunningly delicious, and this incredible recipe come from my friend Jessica Moore (aka Jessicat);...

Horchata image via Shutterstock There are people who eschew cold drinks in favor of hot, spicy ones as soon as autumn leaves begin to fall, but those who prefer their beverages chilled (or who live in the southern hemisphere...