US researchers have found that promoting the environmental benefits of energy-efficient products may actually deter some people from buying them. Since environmental issues have become politically polarised, those who hold more conservative views are less likely to purchase products that are marketed using environmental benefits, they argue.

To solve the problem of food waste we need to radically rethink how our food is produced and consumed, researchers argue in a recent study. They propose a new framework that considers how to reduce wastage throughout the supply chain. Preventing excess levels of food production and consumption in the first place is its most important step.

Dishwashing is responsible for over half of tap water used in the kitchen, according to the results of a new study, which also suggest that people who live alone consume double the water per person that those that live in a four or five-person household. Although relatively few households were studied, this research could prove useful in helping develop consumer advice for saving water.

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Throughout history people have turned to nature for relief from illnesses and this remains true today. With new technologies, researchers have an even greater ability to identify natural products that may lead to treatment or prevention of a wide range of health problems.

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Be sure to inspect five essential components of an old house before you buy it.

Operations have been completed on the Ehecatl-1 exploration well on Block 7, located in the Sureste Basin Offshore Mexico.

The catastrophic collapse of the massive West Antarctic Ice Sheet is underway.

The stench of foul-smelling flowers attracts insects that aid in their pollination.

Community woodworking shops become popular, insect wings microscopically shred bacteria, and the size of ExxonMobil's Arkansas oil spill grows.

HIV might never have become a global pandemic if it wasn't for the ecology of what is now known as Kinshasa, and what was then a 1920s colonial hub.

Michael Pollan explains in a nutshell how the system went from working well to its current state.

This huge wetland ecosystem is running out of freshwater, and conservation efforts may not be moving fast enough.

More than just the seafood is local at this Maryland waterfront restaurant.

Comedians Tripp and Tyler have envisioned a funny — and much more accurate — Facebook movie of their own.

The office is the highest scoring LEED-NC version 2009 project in the Northern Hemisphere.

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

In anticipation of the release of a comprehensive cleaning product safety database this fall, the Environmental Working Group publishes its Cleaners Hall of Sha

At 3 percent of the US market & growing, have hybrid cars reached a tipping point?

FDA floats proposal that would set 10% of total calories as the standard. So, if you drink a 16-ounce soda, you're done.

Deforestation is occurring so fast in the Brazilian Amazon that three football fields worth of tree cover are lost every minute.

You know you're not the only one who has the flu, but here's how to get on the schedule when you really need to.

Point Reyes offers visitors much to explore and enjoy.

Data can help us understand some of the many ways the human body reacts to this virus and the next one.

Current incumbent Andrew Bailey joins the Bank of England as governor on 16 March.

Performance at group and UK & International level improved and COR was 95.0% as the business noted the impact of discipline and portfolio exits.

The group of companies criticising Hiscox for refusing to pay out BI claims as a result of the coronavirus says it is also in "advanced talks" with a litigation funder to underwrite its entire legal costs as dispute hots up.

In the third of a new series of video casts brought to you by Insurance Post and Insurance Age while our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss whether UK motor insurers are being unfair in not rebating premium or offering more flexible options for policyholders when they are not driving as much during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Logo design is an indispensable part of brand building. The article explains the importance of a custom logo design while providing some valuable tips about a successful logo design.

If a cell phone rings in the woods but nobody is around to hear it, are you still down with 50 Cent? Ringtones are about personalization, and about public performance.

The new $11.7 million senior living community will be a first of its kind within Maumee city limits

Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science announces innovative leader to take the helm of the country's largest multicultural and multidisciplinary STEM diversity organization.

Basketball apparel brand reach extends to half million players and coaches during its Showcase Season

Sev Onyshkevych will oversee sales and marketing as FYIsoft expands its Fintech footprint with new AI-powered suite that integrates FP&A solutions for reporting, analytics and budgeting.

SPL's newly appointed CEO creates new vision for the company.

This issue offers over 20 exclusive articles from industry leaders and discusses topics like POS system vulnerabilities, fraud prevention, data security, EMV, SSL, payment security, hacking and more for retailers and restauranteurs.

Firm sees 2022 as the year the business takes off with total market (ex-luminaires) reaching $1.4 billion (USD) and 170 million units shipped in 2028.

Hotpoint introduces a quality, full featured PTAC at a budget price.

Former Travis Perkins finance transformation director joins fast-growing software firm to help drive ambitious expansion plans

Glowing, a leading customer engagement messaging software company, today announced that Tat Meng Chee has joined the company to lead business development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Point of Care (PoC) diagnosis are gaining momentum as they empower clinical practice by expanding access to advanced care.

Appointment confirmation software now includes voice confirmations

Giving back and paying it forward are fundamental to Vantagepoint's ethics!

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