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'Climate Cover-Up'
Tue, Mar 16 2010 at 11:33 AM EST

PR professional James Hoggan reports on his industry's ingenious tactics for hijacking the global warming debate.
Bananas prevent HIV infection
Tue, Mar 16 2010 at 6:42 AM EST

Chemicals found in bananas are better at preventing HIV than two current synthetic anti-HIV drugs, according to new study.

Fair trade organic teas for spring
Tue, Mar 16 2010 at 2:59 AM EST

Try a tasty new tea! There's a fragrant fair trade, organic and biodynamic flavor for every tea connoisseur.
Wolverine State loses only known wild wolverine
Tue, Mar 16 2010 at 12:43 AM EST

Hikers find 28-pound female about 90 miles north of Detroit.
EPA to release findings on flea, tick powders
Mon, Mar 15 2010 at 8:00 PM EST

The agency will discuss its findings during a free, public Webinar 'Evaluation of Pet Spot-on Flea and Tick Products and Next Steps' Wednesday, March 17.
Herbal Essences shampoos get toxicity makeover
Mon, Mar 15 2010 at 1:44 PM EST

Proctor & Gamble is reformulating some Herbal Essences shampoos to reduce the amount of 1,4-dioxane in the products.
Sweet Earth Chocolates: Indulgence with an eco-ethical center
Mon, Mar 15 2010 at 1:40 PM EST

Eat your organic fair trade chocolate peanut butter cups -- and benefit African cocoa farmers too.
Cook simply without BPA-tainted cans
Mon, Mar 15 2010 at 10:40 AM EST

Think cooking sans canned foods will be laborious and time-consuming? Try these tips to simplify can-free living.
'Green Like God'
Mon, Mar 15 2010 at 10:17 AM EST

Author Jonathan Merritt talks about his mission as a self-described conservative, evangelical Southern Baptist environmentalist.
Weddings say 'I do' to the environment
Mon, Mar 15 2010 at 8:53 AM EST

Something green? More couples are adding environmentally sound options to their wedding plans.

Welcome fans of Lighter Footstep!
Mon, Mar 15 2010 at 8:42 AM EST

Welcome Lighter Footstep fans.
Starving sea lion pups wash up on California beaches
Mon, Mar 15 2010 at 1:40 AM EST

Main prey sources, squid and fish, are made scarce by increasing ocean temperatures, experts say.
Dog carried away by bird
Sun, Mar 14 2010 at 5:10 PM EST

Video: A 3-pound Chihuahua named Poppy is back home with his South Carolina family after being swept up by a large bird. WIS-TV's Taylor Kearns reports.
Website spotlights misdeeds of the rich
Sun, Mar 14 2010 at 5:01 PM EST

The Vile Plutocrat gathers news about the misdeeds of 'the entitled class' and mixes in scathing editorial commentary.
Destination of the week: Boise, Idaho
Sat, Mar 13 2010 at 11:58 AM EST

This state capital has green urban attractions, eco-friendly businesses and a river that runs through it all.
Glenn Close has genes mapped
Fri, Mar 12 2010 at 7:20 PM EST

Scientists say having a person's entire DNA map will begin to reveal the genetic causes of common diseases or determine a person's risk for disease.
Ecollywood: Willie Garson and Angie Harmon
Fri, Mar 12 2010 at 3:45 PM EST

Video: Get your green tips from Willie Garson and Angie Harmon.
A 3,000-mile walk and an incredible time-lapse video
Fri, Mar 12 2010 at 3:30 PM EST

Student Christoph Rehage documents his fascinating year-long trek across China.
Ecollywood: Rainn Wilson
Fri, Mar 12 2010 at 2:13 PM EST

Video: Rainn Wilson wants to give you his green tip of the day.
Organic olive oils go carbon neutral
Fri, Mar 12 2010 at 1:31 PM EST

Two organic extra virgin olive oils give you a delicious taste of Greece and Palestine.