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Can Winemakers Take the Heat?
It's harvest time in California's Napa Valley, and the rows of vines that line the meandering Silverado Trail are laden with fat, lush clusters of grapes.
Comments (0) | December 1, 2009
A New Climate for Literature
A so-called nature writer takes a look at the new literature (and theater) of a changing climate.
Comments (0) | August 26, 2009
Hard Hats Swarm to Smart Energy
Now hiring: how union workers and poor communities will benefit from the renewable-energy economy.
Comments (1) | May 28, 2009
Why, What a Smart Grid You Have!
In Boulder, Colorado (where else?), one family plugs into the future and a supersmart grid.
Comments (2) | February 27, 2009
In Search of a Homegrown Beer
What's a guy got to do for a cold brew that's eco-lite? Plant some hops and wait.
Comments (7) | December 1, 2008
How To Save The Planet Over Dinner
Saving the planet is easy: just serve food and wine, and let the dinner conversation flow.
Comments (4) | August 28, 2008
A Surfer's Lament: R.I.P. Beloved Beach
Surfers still love to catch the perfect wave. But now they must fight to save their perfect surf from coastal developers.
Comments (2) | May 28, 2008
Why I Still Believe in the Zoo
One unusually warm day in November, I took my 10-year-old daughter, Moriah, to the San Francisco Zoo.
Comments (5) | February 29, 2008
Got a backyard? Discover its potential.
Turning your lawn into a wildlife haven turns out to be easier than you think. Here are some basic tips to get you started.
Comments (0) | December 1, 2007
How to Get Wild in Your Garden
How to turn your garden into a wild kingdom -- and counteract the effects of global warming.
Comments (2) | December 1, 2007