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State of the World 2011 Launches in Finland

By Danielle Nierenberg on February 23, 2011 in Europe, Finland, Helsinki, Photos, Scandinavia

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Today in Helsinki Finland, Gaudeamus Helsinki University Press hosted the Finnish launch ofState of the World 2011: Innovations that Nourish the Planet. Co-Project Director, Danielle Nierenberg discussed the findings from the book and talked about Nourishing the...

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Manara Vanilla: Cultivating Delicate Flavor in Madagascar

By Danielle Nierenberg on February 22, 2011 in Africa, Madagascar, Photos

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Though it was first used as flavoring by the Aztecs in Central and South America, the majority of vanilla beans–over two thirds– now come from the Northeastern rainforests of the African island of Madagascar. For almost...

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TEDxBerkeley 2011 Performers: From A Cappella, Cello & The Hang to Harmonica, Guitar & Piano

By Renee Blodgett on February 22, 2011 in California, Events, North America, Photos, San Francisco/Bay Area, USA

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While we're talking TEDxBerkeley, there was an amazing group of performers in addition to the inspiring list of speakers who inspired close to 1,300+ people in Zellerbach Hall last weekend. Moses Sedler and Sonja Drakulich teamed up...

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Swaziland: A Royal Place to Visit

By Jade Scully on February 22, 2011 in Africa, Events, Festivals, Photos, Southern Africa, Swaziland

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Swaziland is little monarchy which is mostly located in South Africa, but also ventures across into Mozambique. It is the only surviving monarchy on the African continent, a fact which is somewhat controversial as the...

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Out of the Hills and into Kerala, India Does Not Disappoint

By Samia Shalabi on February 21, 2011 in Asia, India, Photos

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We traveled from the lush hills of Coorg through the rice paddies, and coffee plantations along the tiny windy roads, with no traffic, and beautiful scenery. How do I describe how I felt on the...

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Earthquake News in Christchurch New Zealand

By Renee Blodgett on February 21, 2011 in New Zealand, Pacific, Photos

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BBC reports on the earthquake which struck Christchurch New Zealand in the South Island today. From the piece, this is what we learn. Multiple fatalities have been reported after a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch and...

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State of the World 2011 Launch in Denmark

By Renee Blodgett on February 21, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe, Events, Photos, Scandinavia

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State of the World 2011: Innovations that Nourish the Planet will be launched in Copenhagen, Denmark on February 25th to mark the official opening of Worldwatch’s European office, in partnership with the European Environment Agency. Worldwatch...

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Sutton’s Classic San Francisco Heart

By Renee Blodgett on February 20, 2011 in California, North America, Photos, San Francisco/Bay Area, USA

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Jeremy Sutton is a Bay Area friend of mine who has an amazing ability to beautifully capture things, people and the world digitally. An artist at heart, he spends most of his time dancing up a...

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