Oil snapped a three-day gain as exchange-traded funds avoided nearer-term contracts.

The U.S.-backed proposal was opposed by Canada, which is home to two-thirds of the world's polar bears.

Find juicy fair trade pineapples at your local Whole Foods store -- and enter to win a trip to Costa Rica.

What started off as a recall of one version of Trader Joe’s peanut butter has spread to other brands of peanut butter, other nut butters and tahini.

When federal agents seized rare ebony and rosewood from famed guitar maker Gibson Guitars, it sparked a firestorm over illegal logging.

Cadbury will certify 300 million of its Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bars as well as its packaged cocoa, at a cost of £1.5m ($2.1m), by the end of summer.

Ben & Jerry's has invited me to create my own custom flavor using fair trade ingredients next month- help me out with some tasty ideas.

October is Fair Trade Month. Celebrate by throwing a fair trade coffee hour -- or cocktail hour -- and buying better-for-kids chocolate on Halloween.

Jimmy Fallon is joined by Ladysmith Black Mambazo as they sing an ode to Fair Trade and Ben & Jerry's.

All 28 types of Honest Tea will sport the fair trade certification label by the end of March 2011.

The Vermont-based premium ice cream company is making the commitment to get 100% of all possible ingredients from Fair Trade sources by the end of 2013.

Help support fair trade products and get a shot at winning a year's worth of Ben & Jerry's ice cream.

Find out who won a year's worth of Ben & Jerry's ice cream and how contest promoted the benefits of fair trade.

Pants to Poverty's ruched panties promise fair trade premiums for cotton farmers and workers -- and slimmer-looking derrieres for wearers.

Ethical shoppers can opt for fair trade certified fashions this season -- although MNN's lifestyle blogger isn't too impressed by the current selection.

The Fair Trade Federation Conference in May will tackle tough questions in the activist and business communities about what 'fair' really means.

May 14, 2011, is Stamp Out Hunger Day and World Fair Trade Day. It's one of those occasions when you can do some good for other people while you're still in you

Enjoy a fair trade breakfast, join a fair trade event near you, and take advantage of fair trade discounts for World Fair Trade Day.

Fair Trade USA has just released an app that allows users to upload the location of fair trade products that they find for sale. No smartphone? No problem. Use

Products that carry fair trade certification are sourced from places where the workers are paid fair wages for their work and the working conditions are safe. H

This recipe for traditional Peruvian Alfajores gets a non-traditional twist with the addition of quinoa. It's a great recipe to make with kids for Mother's Day.

October is Fair Trade month! I am celebrating with the following products.

My family is starting off the chilly fall mornings fairly with ethically sourced coffee and hot chocolate.

I do support fair trade products, but sometimes I wish I didn't.

This Fair Trade certified vodka made from South American quinoa helps keep 1200 small independent farmers investing in their futures.

The daughter and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela lead the Mandela family in sustainable wine making.

I loved hot cocoa packets when camping, but didn’t like the cheap ingredients used to make them. Problem solved.

The Harry Potter Alliance worked to ensure all the chocolate sold in the fictional wizard's name would reflect the values he fought for.

Two fair trade pioneers get into the carbon market.

A 'clunker' is a vehicle reaching less than 18 mpg. Check out the top 10 clunkiest clunkers here.

As history has shown us, environmental regulations often help the economy, not hurt it. Why can't corporations -- and Congress -- learn from the past?

A fair trade wedding dress maker discusses how her business was born.

The store is offering a valuable way to get rid of your old — but fully functional and scratch-free, of course — iPad models in exchange for store credit.

What started out as a free, legal music website (with optional tipping), has added free downloadable books to its offerings, including cookbooks.

Cap and Trade is a market-based policy tool for protecting human health and the environment. Learn more.

The fastest and best explanation of Cap & Trade ever.

The Story of Stuff's Annie Leonard takes on a new challenge: Explaining the potential perils of cap and trade.

Grist's David Roberts thinks Annie Leonard doesn't really understand the real Story of Cap & Trade.

A window of opportunity may be closing for Democrats to pass cap-and-trade energy bill.

The EPA may be the most powerful weapon in the fight for cap-and-trade legislation. The agency fired another shot on Tuesday with the CAIR announcement.

West Virginia U.S. Senate race brings out the guns, not to mention a former president and a former vice presidential candidate.

Nobody likes a loser - and that's just what this energy policy looks like after the midterm elections.

Real or not, Farmington, New Mexico wants no part of a system that reduces CO2 emissions.

Bill Richardson says the terrorist's death gives President Obama an opportunity to tackle one of the most contentious issues in Washington.

Cap and trade may finally be finished in Washington, but it's been dying elsewhere for a while.

My Fair Trade Lady, a small shop in South Jersey, showcases fair trade items for the kitchen and beyond.

Pick from two organic and fair trade certified chocolate syrups — both free of high fructose corn syrup.

Executives keep a tight lid on the secret to successfully selling grocery staples to the masses.

Beijing turns to Brazil to make up for its shortfall in U.S.-grown soya beans.