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How Organic Food Works
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Organic food promises freedom from synthetic ingredients. Find out what organic food is, how organic farming works, what the pros and cons are, and why you should care.
5 Farming Technologies That Changed the World
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Farming technologies have allowed the world to be fed, even though most people no longer farm. Only 2 percent of Americans are farmers, versus 90 percent in the 1700s. Which tools and technologies have had the most impact on farming and why?
George Washington Carver: An Innovator Beyond His Era
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Few famous Americans enjoy a status as mythic as that of George Washington Carver, a man whose life as a botanist, agronomist, chemist and inventor earned him a lasting legacy. Carver's work is considered instrumental in changing Southern approaches to agriculture.
Organic Skin Cleansing Products
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Organic skin cleansing products are growing in popularity. Learn about how organic skin cleansing products work at HowStuffWorks.
Will a drought affect the price of ethanol?
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Many scientists fear the many ways that drought would affect the price of ethanol. Learn about ways that drought would affect the price of ethanol here.
Is it better to buy local or organic food?
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Buying local or organic food is a personal choice that is based on health and environmental reasons. Learn more about the local or organic food debate.
How Seed Banks Work
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Seed banks store our world's seeds, in case disaster wipes out a plant species. Find out how seed banks protect our future.
What are locovores?
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Locavores limit their food supply to what is grown and produced in a restricted radius. Learn about locavores and the locavore lifestyle.
7 of the 10 Hottest Countries in the World Are on 1 Continent
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Did you know that some places on Earth can get so hot that local wildlife has evolved specifically to survive the extreme conditions? In these regions, the heat isn't just a summer wave; it's a constant presence.
How WIC Works
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What is WIC? Read about the Women, Infants and Children program and how WIC helps needy families get the nutrition they need.