There's a California proposition that could change packaging requirements for some foods. If it passes, it'll require labels on some foods made with genetically engineered ingredients. What's at stake for the food business and consumers?
A California ballot initiative would require labels on foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients. Food makers and producers of genetically modified seeds say the crops are safe and labels will only frighten consumers.
You're trying your best to choose the most ethical, environmentally-friendly apples and chickens, but here are some more factors to consider before you decide to eat local.
The renewable energy company Evergreen Solar spent millions of dollars building a high tech plant to make solar panels. But after three years, the company is closing its Massachusetts factory.
Hotels around the country are urging their customers to "make a green choice" and opt out of daily housekeeping for their rooms. But cutting back on water and electricity might also be cutting back on something else: jobs. Sean Cole reports.
Canada has some of the most oil in the world, and about half of it comes from the "oil sands." Oil companies use some of the most expensive, energy intensive technology to extract the oil from the sand -- which leaves an impact on the environment too.
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Prop. 37 in California may require labels on some GMO foods
A food fight over the label 'genetically engineered'
Patagonia founder on why there's no 'sustainability'
MPG: 54.5 is the 37 to 39
Eating ethically -- it's complicated
Electricity prices aren't created equal
The sun sets on Evergreen Solar
Going "green" can be cutting jobs
Should you have to pay if you don't recycle?
Extracting oil from Canadian sand pits
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