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Sharing the 'Fate' of 28 Turkish Coal Miners
The coal that powers some 24 percent of Turkey's electricity -- and, in lump form, still warms the homes of many
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In Upstate NY, a Yoga Retreat With a Nutritious, Local Twist
This past weekend I escaped the urban jungle that is Manhattan and ventured to upstate New York for a yoga retreat. I had the chance to try out some yoga
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Is a More Democratic Country Always a Greener One?
The package of constitutional reforms signed by Turkish President Abdullah Gül on Wednesday dominated the news agenda in the country as it progressed through vote after vote in parliament,
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Istanbul Chefs, Diners, and Fishermen Unite to Save Iconic Species from Extinction
Fearing the eventual disappearance of an iconic fish, a Turkish Slow Food group has initiated a campaign to increase the minimum catch size for lüfer -- and secure vows from local restaurants and shops not to serve or sell the smaller fish.
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Aww! Turkish Family Finds Abandoned Baby Grizzly Bear, Carries It to the Vet in a Cardboard Box (Video)
Most little girls are lucky to get a puppy or kitten to play with; Tuba Haykır's family adopted a baby bear they found abandoned in a nearby forest and the 11-year-old quickly became fast friends with the cub, bottle-feeding it milk every day.
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Turkish Farmers Learn How to Cut Water Use in Half
As the temperature rises in Istanbul, talk always starts to turn to the topic of water: Specifically, whether there was enough rain and snow over
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Istanbul Bridge Plans Trouble the Water: Route for Controversial Third Bosphorus Span Announced
Plans to add a new span over the Bosphorus Strait -- and all the roads that would go along with it -- have prompted strong opposition as Istanbul residents try to figure out how it will affect the city and their lives.
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April Eco-Tidbits from Turkey
As environmentalists celebrated Earth Day around the country, the holiday for treehuggers
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Eco-Outreach in Germany, With a Turkish Accent
Living in predominantly Turkish neighborhoods, speaking primarily in Turkish, and shopping at Turkish markets just like the ones back home, Turkish
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Bright Ideas in Earthquake-Safe, Ecofriendly Building
Growing up in California, I was never really scared of earthquakes -- they happened frequently and most caused little, if any,
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Turkish Mayor Acquitted on Misconduct Charges... For Giving Citizens Free Water
The mayor of the Turkish Aegean town of Dikili has escaped charges of "misconduct of office" and "abuse of power" stemming from his decision to
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March Eco-Tidbits from Turkey
The Sabancı Towers in Istanbul (left) went dark for Earth Hour, while coal miners (right) in Turkey continue to face the risk of deadly explosions. Photos via NTVMSBC (L) and by Şafak Tortu (R) via Foto Karadeniz Blog. Energy issues dominated Turkey's
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From Source to Spigot: Using Art to Illuminate Two Cities' Historical Water Supplies
One city has been drawing its water from springs, streams, and reservoirs in a nearby forest since 375 AD; the other
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Sidewalks = Social Justice in Amman, Jordan
Sidewalks in Istanbul, when they do exist, are often narrow, uneven, rutted, and frequently torn up entirely, forcing pedestrians into the street to dodge fast,
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!F Film Festival: Black Sea Eccentric Fights for Coasts
If the Turkish Black Sea town of Ordu retains any of its original character and natural beauty, it's due in large part to the efforts of eccentric windmill-tilter Enis Ayar, the 'tavern keeper without a tavern' profiled in a new film.
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'Opinionated Palates' Recruit Istanbul Food Sleuths
If Istanbul shopkeepers notice a strange jump this week in the number of people moving slowly through their stores, peering closely at the cans and boxes and bottles on
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EU Organic Shoppers to Look for the 'Euro-Leaf'
Shoppers in the European Union will no longer have to squint at food labels wondering what биологично, ökológiai, mahepõllumajandus, or luomuviljely means -- they all mean "organic" and will
