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Why do I get better mileage when driving slowly?

Wed, Sep 17 2008 at 2:32 PM

Keep your speed and MPG in check to be a greener driver.

How do trees reduce noise pollution?

Mon, Sep 15 2008 at 1:03 PM

Trees benefit us in even more ways than you knew.

Is Greenpan cookware really green?

Mon, Sep 15 2008 at 12:17 PM

Get the nitty-gritty on these eco-pans.

Are soy inks really greener?

Thu, Sep 04 2008 at 11:48 AM

Manufacturing traditional ink is a pretty dirty business -- it produces a lot of pollutants called volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Soy ink produces much less.

Do wind turbines cause bird fatalities?

Sat, Aug 16 2008 at 3:07 PM

Or is it all sensationalism?

What if everyone drove a hybrid?

Fri, Aug 15 2008 at 12:39 PM

The answer to this depends on the definition of hybrid, and how long it would take to "convert" each car on the road to a hybrid. One thing's for sure -- emissions would be significantly lower.

Do pencils contain lead?

Wed, Jul 16 2008 at 2:00 PM

Pencils use non-toxic graphite, not lead.

Is littering illegal?

Sat, Jun 28 2008 at 3:58 PM

The technicalities of anti-litter laws.

Is brown rice more sustainable than white?

Thu, Jun 26 2008 at 12:37 PM

White rice is basically uber-processed brown rice -- more processing, more energy and more processing agents are used.

What's the history of animal rights activism?

Tue, Jun 17 2008 at 1:45 PM

Countless animals have been rescued, adopted, fed and loved by animal rights activists, whose concentrated efforts date back to the early 19th century.

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