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Vancouver's plan for a smoke-free Games runs out of steam
Tue, Feb 09 2010 at 8:27 PM EST

City known for healthy living relaxes plans, accommodates cigarette-happy journalists, visitors.
Martin and other guitar makers go green
Tue, Feb 09 2010 at 8:59 AM EST

CEO Chris Martin watched the price of precious woods go up and order sizes go down -- and realized his company must alter its traditional craft and start thinking sustainably.
Michael Pollan's new book guides readers to simple food rules
Tue, Feb 09 2010 at 8:34 AM EST

The food maven who gave us The Omnivore’s Dilemma returns with a small book that packs a big punch.
Age of mother affects child's autism risk: study
Mon, Feb 08 2010 at 5:35 PM EST

Findings contradict 2006 study that suggested paternal age played much larger role.
Weed killer atrazine may be linked to birth defect
Mon, Feb 08 2010 at 3:15 PM EST

Living near farms that use the chemical seems to increase risk of gastroschisis and other health problems.

Plastic in the microwave: Is BPA in your frozen dinner?
Mon, Feb 08 2010 at 3:14 PM EST

Concerns about BPA and phthalates have more people worried about heating plastics in the microwave.
Green Dog of the Year Contest Gallery 16
Mon, Feb 08 2010 at 1:59 PM EST

What does a green dog do? Check out the contestants. Enter your dog now!
Organic fruit meets rich body cream
Mon, Feb 08 2010 at 12:26 PM EST

100% Pure makes decadent body creams that smell like delicious organic fruits.
Green Dog of the Year Contest Gallery 15
Mon, Feb 08 2010 at 10:55 AM EST

What does a green dog do? Check out the contestants. Enter your dog now!
Vancouver Olympics bring unprecedented opportunities to Canada's indigenous people
Mon, Feb 08 2010 at 5:01 AM EST

Aboriginal involvement goes beyond performances as tribes are encouraged to participate economically and athletically.
Federal agency denies protections for pika
Sun, Feb 07 2010 at 8:16 PM EST

The small rabbit-like creature has begun to disappear from its southern habitat because of climate change.
Destination of the Week: Kunming, China
Sat, Feb 06 2010 at 8:00 AM EST

Water and transportation woes aside, the capital of Yunnan Province has plenty of green perks.
What health hazards lurk in your cleaning products?
Fri, Feb 05 2010 at 8:39 PM EST

Environmental groups begin their fight in court for full disclosure of ingredients in cleaning products.
U.S. swine flu epidemic shows signs of being over
Fri, Feb 05 2010 at 1:49 PM EST

U.S. cases on the decline, and some experts say another wave of the disease is unlikely.
Fragrance's musky secret
Fri, Feb 05 2010 at 1:30 PM EST

A fragrance industry group reveals its members' products contain hormone disruptors and toxic chemicals.
Green Dog of the Year Contest Gallery 14
Fri, Feb 05 2010 at 11:21 AM EST

What does a green dog do? Check out the contestants. Enter your dog now!
Alaska OKs some exotic cats; bars chimps, sloths
Fri, Feb 05 2010 at 5:11 AM EST

The Alaska Board of Game ups the number of exotic pets that can be owned without a permit from 5 to 9.
U.S.-born pandas reach new home in China
Fri, Feb 05 2010 at 4:01 AM EST

Two well-loved giant pandas go to China to help preserve their species and fulfill a long-standing agreement.
Prairie dogs may have the most complex language in the animal kingdom
Fri, Feb 05 2010 at 2:25 AM EST

The tiny, burrowing rodents can relay a large amount of information in a seemingly simple bark.
Noisy dogs often quietly debarked
Thu, Feb 04 2010 at 9:22 PM EST

Procedure involves cutting dog's vocal cords to silence excessive barking.