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Patagonia pulls out of Utah trade show in protest of state's public land grabCompany founder has urged Utah governor to stop trying to undo the decision by former president Obama to create the Bears Ears National Monument -
Is America's most common pesticide responsible for killing our bees?A growing body of evidence suggests neonics threaten the health of honey bees. But some argue there’s not enough evidence to justify an outright ban
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Tesla moves beyond electric cars with new California battery farmThe project is part of Elon Musk’s plan to help transform the power grid -
Renewable power in cities: send us your photosOffices, gyms, supermarkets – even your local bus shelter. We want to find out about the renewables projects in your cities
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Sonny Perdue vows to make American agriculture great again – but for whom?President Trump wants Perdue to lead the agriculture department – but the head of a global agribusiness could favor big ag over family farmers
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We're eating more antibiotic-free chicken. But what about beef?Companies like Perdue and Tyson Foods are reducing or eliminating antibiotic use in chickens. Pork and beef producers need to keep up
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UN criticises UK and Germany for betraying Paris climate dealClimate change envoy singles out both countries for subsidising the fossil fuel industry and says the UK has lost its position as a climate leader
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What is your experience of getting older and working? Share your storiesSome people want to retire early; others are already working beyond retirement age because of financial needs. Tell us your experiences of getting older in the workforce
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How much do you know about the world's food security challenges? Take the quizDemand for food is growing but arable land is being lost, millions are obese but millions still face hunger. Can you put exact figures to these problems?
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Palm oil – share your stories, ideas and experiences with usAs we begin a new year of our palm oil coverage, let us know your ideas and questions on the topic, and whether you’d like to write for us
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Cities around the world: show us the healthy spaces in yoursDo you live in a city and have a favourite skatepark, rooftop garden, or outdoor gym? Share your photos with us via GuardianWitness
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The new bottom lineThe new bottom lineTesla moves beyond electric cars with new California battery farmThe project is part of Elon Musk’s plan to help transform the power grid
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US small businessUS small businessMoves like Middleton: the New York etiquette class that's fit for a queenMyka Meier runs a school of manners with locations throughout the city. Olga Oksman attends a class – and learns how etiquette can be empowering
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The future of transportationThe future of transportationSelf-driving cars are coming, and the technology promises to save livesCar accidents could be a thing of the past if self-driving cars take over the roads. But researchers are still questioning what the future holds
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Climate change: too hot to handleClimate change: too hot to handleThe lone climate change denier – interactive gameWho will win in the fight against climate change: mounting scientific evidence, or a lone climate change denier? Play our game to find out
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Bold betsBold betsCan solar cookstoves help reduce greenhouse emissions in developing countries?An Ohio startup is disrupting the clean cookstove industry with the introduction of a solar powered cookstove - but not everyone is convinced
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Business sustainability: tales from the front linesBusiness sustainability: tales from the front linesHow a bottle of Russian salad dressing inspired corporate social responsibilityTimberland’s former chief operating officer sheds light on the company’s corporate lofty sustainability practices, but argues more needs to be done to develop an industry standard for emissions reporting
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A different kind of tea party: how US farmers are brewing up a new industryUnchon Ramos has kickstarted an American tea farming revolution right from her farm in Virginia – but growers say the industry is still in ‘the wild west’ stage of development
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Why are Americans spending too much time at work?Employers should be doing more to protect staff from the psychological and physical effects of overwork, argue the authors of a new study
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Plastic roads: India’s radical plan to bury its garbage beneath the streetsIn India, roads made from shredded plastic are proving a popular solution to tackling waste and extreme weather
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What do Apple and Patagonia have in common? Making money from solarBusinesses typically put solar panels on their roofs to support clean energy and cut emissions, but a small group of them are branching out to earn profits from selling solar electricity
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