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Christian Aid admonishes EU and US for not doing enough on climate change

Climate talks must deal with the increasing disparity between the rich, most-polluting nations, and poorer developing nations that face the brunt of climate change consequences, the leader of Christian...

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Back-to-school with greener goods — it’s easier than ever

Getting our back-to-school game face on is hard enough without being forced into buying reams of virgin paper and plastic goods that fail to lighten our mood. But going against the wave of cheap,...

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Wind lay-offs rising as industry faces the end of tax subsidies

U.S. wind energy workers are losing their jobs as factories pare back in apparent response to the potential loss of a tax credit that has bolstered wind development. Losses include layoffs and planned...

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Arctic sea ice vanishing quickly, sets new low record

Sea ice in the Arctic dropped to its lowest level this September since scientists began tracking the size of the Arctic with satellites, breaking the previous record for the greatest loss of ice set in...

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Hershey’s promises to use certified cocoa with better labor practices by 2020

Just in time for Halloween, Hershey's has responded to a call to assure that its West African cocoa is certified as free of child labor. The candy giant, based in Hershey, Penn., has been targeted by...

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Petition asks Kraft to ‘Dump the Dyes’ from Mac & Cheese

Food bloggers and their followers have entered into a love and hate relationship with Kraft's traditional Mac & Cheese. They love the idea that it's there for when consumers need that warm embrace...

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Energy efficiency experts name Austin as one of the most efficient cities

The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy has identified six American cities as the most energy efficient. These top cities were praised for having strong programs urging residents to cut...

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Why the circus, fair or parade is ‘No Fun for Elephants’

This year we've been learning a lot about the abuse of animals used for entertainment. The critically acclaimed film Blackfish exposed how Seaworld's whales are confined and mistreated, leading to a...

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New EPA rule could reduce carbon emissions from coal plants by 30 percent

EPA took a major step today toward mitigating global warming by proposing strict new rules for carbon pollution. If approved the plan could reduce carbon emissions from coal plants by 30 percent by 2030.

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McDonalds says no to genetically modified potato

Sound the fryer timer. The potato wars have begun. Last week a new genetically modified potato designed to produce less of a carcinogenic byproduct when fried won approval from the USDA. This week,...

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Eco gas for homes a new option for Illinois consumers

Illinois residents and businesses just got more options for heating their homes or workplaces with a new biogas/natural gas mixture. The new blend, of 8 percent biogas captured from landfills and other...

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EPA finds that BP dispersants are no worse than others

The EPA released the results of its second phase of texts on oil dispersants today, which show that the dispersant BP has used in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill has about the same toxicity as seven other...

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Green Seen: Trash sculpture in West Berkeley

[caption id="attachment_14960" align="aligncenter" width="399" caption="Trash Sculpture found and photographed in West Berkeley, Calif. (Photo: Darin Marshall)"][/caption]

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Luvaboos of Rochester celebrates four years in biz with party on Saturday

Luvaboos of Rochester, a natural parenting and baby boutique is celebrating 4 successful years in business! From modern cloth diapers to breastfeeding gear, eco-friendly toys to baby carriers, classes...

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