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Nearly 70% of turkey burgers contain fecal bacteria, says Consumer Reports

Overall, 90 percent of the ground turkey that the magazine examined had one or more of the five bacteria they tested for.



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Republicans take aim at wild lands in budget deal

As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on the budget deal, it's interesting to see what noteworthy cuts will be made to the environment.




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German reporter to Sen. Inhofe: 'You're ridiculous'

Climate change denier and Republican senator Jim Inhofe was given a cool reception by the foreign press corp when he hit Copenhagen last week.




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Scientists say new climate change report must focus on consensus

The United Nations rules require the IPCC to seek unanimous consensus, a fact that climate scientists want to see emphasized in the newest report.



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LED replacements hit stores empty of 100W bulbs

Sorry to see 100-watt bulbs disappear from stores because they were energy hogs? LED bulbs will roughly match the 100-watters for size and brightness, but their




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First LED replacement for 100-watt incandescent bulb hits the market

Although several manufacturers have plans to release long-lasting, energy-sipping LED A-Line bulbs that replace the near-obsolete 100-watt incandescent, Osram S




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Clothing Arts entrepreneur creates pickpocket-proof pants

Good looking pants that protect your valuables.



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Don DiCostanzo: Electric bike entrepreneur

Meet Don DiCostanzo, the entrepreneur behind Pedego electric bikes. Find out what he thinks about President Obama, e-bikes in bike lanes, and the way to a green




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Chinese city plans to launch an 'artificial moon' to replace streetlights

Chengdu's wild plan involves a reflective satellite or "moon" that would beam down a "dusk-like glow" within city limits.




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The super-Kindle set to replace newspaper

Engadget sneaks some video of the new digital reader Kindle DX. Can it save 100 million trees per year?



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Maya Penn: Teen designer, entrepreneur, and activist

This 13-year-old fashion designer, cartoon animator, and activist is committed to making eco-savvy clothing that gives back.



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Obama courts 7 Republicans to hash out energy bill

Only one of the Republicans is running in the 2010 midterm elections, but each is being courted for a number of reasons.




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How to choose an eco-friendly fireplace

Is there an eco-friendly fireplace? From pellet stoves to bio-ethanol fireplaces, engineered logs and wood-burning inserts, here's an enviro breakdown.




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Meet the entrepreneur who's betting you'll eat bugs

Harman Johar is an entomologist and businessman who believes this acquired taste is sensible, stylish and sustainable.




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'Monsanto Protection Act': Take action to get it repealed

Ask your representative to support the Merkley Amendment, which would repeal the 'Monsanto Protection Act.'




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'Cheers' star Kelsey Grammer is reportedly opening a brewery

Actor of "Fraser" and "Cheers" fame owns land in the Catskills and wants to grow his own hops and barley.



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New report: 5 million climate deaths predicted by 2020

First comprehensive study on climate mortality released today at COP16 projects rapidly increasing death toll especially among children due to the impacts of cl



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Focusing on spending is easy way for Republicans to attack climate deals

Taking the easy way out is nothing new for politicians, but this time they're taking the easy way out on climate policy.




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A new material made from spider silk and trees could replace plastic

Finnish researchers have developed a strong, flexible material from spider silk and tree cellulose.



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Toyota releases annual sustainability report

Toyota's 2011 North American Environmental Report shows progress towards meeting the automaker's five-year goals.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Consumer Reports: Fuel efficiency matters to car buyers

According to a new Consumer Reports survey, 37% of car buyers consider fuel efficiency first.




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3 beautiful eco art projects made from repurposed wood

These artists used recycled pine, driftwood and waste timber to create their pieces.



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Artists create beautiful world maps made from food. Does the vegetable representing the U.S. surprise you?

We get why the artists chose this common vegetable to represent America, but if you could choose a food, what would it be?




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U.S. seafood is widely mislabeled, report finds

Seafood fraud remains rampant in the U.S., according to a new investigation by Oceana, with one in five samples mislabeled.




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Hydrogen fuel cells may soon replace batteries in Apple devices

The technology would pack a lot of energy into a small space and allow laptops and iPhones to run for weeks without refueling.



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There's a radio signal from deep space that's repeating every 16 days

A mysterious radio signal from deep space appears to be repeating every 16 days.




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'Monster' jump in global warming gases reported

A new analysis reveals that greenhouse gas emissions in 2010 surpassed even the worst-case scenario envisioned by scientists four years ago.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why junkyards fascinate and repel us

Junkyards can be fascinating, profitable and, too often, dirty and ecologically dangerous.




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This biodegradable, edible wrapper could replace single-use plastics for food

A 'living' wrapper called kombucha slime could ease the world's plastic pain.



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Reports of negative health reactions to cosmetics have doubled in the last 2 years

The number of negative health reactions to cosmetic products reported to the FDA has skyrocketed, with the majority of complaints coming for hair products.




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Report: BP oil spill recovery funds pay for SUVs, Tasers and iPads

A few towns are doing just fine, thanks to a blank check written in the wake of the Gulf oil spill.




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How to prepare for a blizzard

A blizzard's snow and ice can knock out power and cause big problems. These tips will ensure that you're ready for the worst.



  • Protection & Safety

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Paul Polizzotto: 'Entrepreneurship is like the ocean'

CBS EcoMedia's Paul Polizzotto says his biggest business influence has been the ocean.




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Entrepreneur turns sandals into fresh water (and it's not a magic trick)

How one U.S. businessman is using his startup to bring clean water and hope to drought-stricken Kenyan communities.




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Healthcare Providers: Preparing for the next normal after COVID-19

The length of disruption for patients continuing physical distancing remains unclear. However, most forward-looking healthcare organizations may use this time to materially scale virtual health offerings in ways that creates competitive advantage.



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How can I safely repel mosquitoes?

Natural alternatives to DEET work well in repelling mosquitoes, including eucalyptus, cedar, geranium, peppermint, lemon grass, fennel, catnip and rosemary plan



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Gets Boost From NAPA

The auto parts company has donated millions to help wounded vets.




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Aflac Honors its ‘Heroes’ during unveiling of 2018 CSR Report

The company celebrated its employees and independent agents who exemplify its mission to serve the community.




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How to prep a week's worth of soups in no time

With careful planning and strategic shopping, you can prep a week's worth of soup so that getting dinner on the table isn't so hard.




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Entrepreneur creates soap from food grease

Marshall Dostal was using fry grease to fuel his cars before taking it another step to create Further soap.




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Daniel Gomez Iniguez: Biodiesel entrepreneur

Daniel Gomez Iniguez isn't a typical college student. Gomez and his three partners have developed biodiesel production technology designed to be accessible in a



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Student entrepreneurs help heat Rhode Island homes

Cassandra Lin and her classmates provided enough biodiesel to heat 210 homes in Westerly, Rhode Island.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Fixing diesel's bad reputation with 50-mpg clean cars

Diesels were noisy, smelly, polluting and slow. They're not anymore. Clean diesel is a real alternative, with 650-mile range one big benefit.




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Could lights illuminated by bioluminescent bacteria replace electric lighting?

Imagine your city illuminated at night by glow stick-like lighting generated entirely from living organisms.



  • Research & Innovations

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How crabs and trees could soon replace plastic

Georgia Tech researchers have developed a flexible packaging material that combines cellulose nanocrystals and chitin nanofibers. It could replace PET.



  • Research & Innovations

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Meet Hugh Whalan, a clean-tech entrepreneur making waves in Africa

Learn some of the lessons serial entrepreneur Hugh Whalan has learned in the 7 years he’s been working on renewable energy in the developing world.




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Renewable energy is quickly becoming cheaper than fossil fuels, report finds

By 2020, onshore wind and solar power are expected to be cheaper sources of new electricity than any fossil fuel.




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Glowing sea turtle is the first biofluorescent reptile ever found

Scientists aren't sure yet just how widespread these beautiful, glowing hawksbill turtles are.




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Capturing Florida's chameleons, one small invasive reptile at a time

Herpers are people who search for chameleons at night and remove the invasive species from the wild. What happens next, though, is controversial.




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7 ways to prep your feet for summer

It’s sandal season! These tips for fixing dry heels, brightening yellow nails, picking the right sandals and more will help you prep your feet for summer.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion