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Four steps toward a climate-friendly diet
Roni Neff Dec 17, 2012
We won’t stop climate change through individual action alone, but together, we can make a real difference. Here are some steps to climate-friendly habits.
Bringing the climate fight to the table
Jon Miller Dec 17, 2012
Low-emissions cooking aims to slow global warming one plate at a time -- with good food.
Calling for 'The Great Tithe'
Kevin Salwen Dec 14, 2012
With the in-fighting in Washington over the fiscal cliff, the future of tax deductions for charitable giving is uncertain. But author and philanthropist Kevin Salwen argues, if anything, we need to encourage more giving.
Giving through the ages
Shereen Marisol Meraji Dec 14, 2012
Marketplace Wealth and Poverty reporter Shereen Marisol Meraji takes a look at how the charitable tax deduction has changed over time and why some think lowering it could benefit the middle class.
When it comes to charity, the poor give more
Tony Cox Dec 14, 2012
Those who earn $50,000 to $75,000 donate about eight percent of their discretionary income. That's twice as much -- percentage-wise -- as those making above $200,000.
Concert will rain charity on Sandy victims
Dan Bobkoff Dec 12, 2012
The 121212 concert in New York’s Madison Square Garden has raised more than $30 million, and the show hasn’t even started.
Free-conomics: Economists go pro bono
Stephen Dubner Nov 28, 2012
Economists are a notoriously self-interested bunch. But one British outfit is giving away its services.
Company seeks American cheese 'revolution'
Shannon Mullen Nov 26, 2012
Health-conscious cheesemaker Organic Valley wants in the multi-billion market for American cheese.
The economics of wasted leftovers
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Nov 23, 2012
Americans trash millions of dollars worth of Thanksgiving turkey.
How Americans feel about Thanksgiving dinner, Black Friday
Frank Newport Nov 28, 2012
You don't need to wait until Black Friday -- shopping will start today in many places. But are consumers ready to spend?
