Many Wines Use Animal Products During the Fining Process—But Not AllI recently learned that the wine industry uses isinglass (which is derived from fish bladders), gelatin (which is boiled animal skin, tendons and ligaments) and egg whites in its “fining” process. The fining process removes the cloudiness and skin and seed particles of a young […]
This spring’s weather can only be described as extreme, breaking records for drought, wildfire and flooding across the U.S.
Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” list calls out the most pesticide-laden fruits and veggies.
The Surf Report app from Oakley has very admirable intentions (provided you’re into surfing). It’s supposed to tell you the surf height, swell direction, tide and other crucial info before you hit the beach–for thousands of beaches. Some users report it’s not all that accurate, however, but it is free and comes with some cool […]
Google invests $280 million in the California company SolarCity, which offers leasing options to homeowners, businesses and schools who want to install solar panels but can’t afford the upfront costs. Internet search giant Google’s new $280 million investment with SolarCity to finance solar rooftop installations is the largest fund ever created for residential solar in […]
Many Veggie Burgers, Nutrition Bars and Other Soy Foods Contain Hexane Soy-based foodstuffs like veggie burgers and nutrition bars are a go-to source of protein and generally considered “health foods.” We eat them because we believe they are a healthy alternative to meat and because soy foods have a reputation for being produced in a […]
A new report finds that cities are ideal “first responders’ in identifying ways to combat a rapidly changing climate.
Mitt Romney may accept that global warming is real–but he resists any regulations to control greenhouse gases.
Cleantech is Growing, Despite the Sluggish Economy Doubters about the future of the fast emerging clean technology (“cleantech”) sector may be quiet after hearing that companies dedicated to such forward-thinking endeavors as energy efficiency, smart grid, energy storage, water and green transportation had their best first quarter of fundraising ever. CleanTech Group, a trade group […]
