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New York design company turning to mushrooms to grow natural packaging to replace styrofoam

Public Radio International by WBUR's Here & Now | May. 24, 2013
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The founders of Ecovative Design want to replace traditional styrofoam packing with something that biodegrades — something that doesn’t contain petroleum. Mushrooms. Gavin ...
European Union prepares to adopt 24th official language as costs mount, calls for English rise

Public Radio International by PRI's The World | May. 24, 2013
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The Treaty of Rome in 1957 founded what is now the European Union, and was supposed to be the beginning of the end of nationalism in Europe. But over a half-century later, ...
Peru's president orders environmental clean-up in Amazon oil region

Public Radio International by PRI's The World | May. 23, 2013
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Peru’s President Ollanta Humala has declared an environmental emergency in part of the country’s Amazon jungle region, after years of oil pollution there. It’s the most ...
James Rosen case prompts frank discuss about balance between First Amendment, national security

Public Radio International by The Takeaway | May. 22, 2013
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There are new details emerging about about a Justice Department investigation into Fox News correspondent James Rosen. Using data from his security badge, the Department of ...
Sushi chef tries to get people to open up to more sustainable ingredients

Public Radio International by Living on Earth | May. 22, 2013
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Blue fin tuna, wild freshwater eel, and other sushi ingredients are in steep decline due to the popularity as people around the world demand this Japanese cuisine. Restaurant ...