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Unilever to dump microbeads from soap
Peter O'Dowd Dec 28, 2012
Unilever says it will stop adding tiny plastic beads that act as exfoliants to its soap products by 2015.
Beetle infestation drives up lumber prices
Jeff Horwich Oct 26, 2012
A new set of beetles is taking North America by storm, and this time the casualty is the lumber industry. What does this mean for home building and other lumber needs in the U.S.?
Judge says TVA is liable for Knoxville spill
Daniel Potter Aug 24, 2012
A federal judge said the Tennessee Valley Authority is liable for the big sludge spill at its power plant near Knoxville a few years back. Millions of tons of coal ash spilled out of a man-made lake and blanketed nearby rivers and land.
Apple pulls out of environmental certification, loses sales
John Moe Jul 12, 2012
The computer giant withdrawal from EPEAT may turn into a profit.
A toxic legacy is fought out in court
Scott Tong Jul 2, 2012
A $25 billion lawsuit against a subsidiary of Anadarko, the giant oil and gas company, is about environmental pollution and bankruptcy. The tiny town of Avoca, Pa., one of the plaintiffs.
Outdoor recreation industry worth half-trillion dollars
Jeff Tyler Jun 20, 2012
New report says protecting the environment can be good for the economy and job growth.
Green generation grows up
Eve Troeh Jun 20, 2012
Many inspired by the first Rio Earth Summit 20 years ago were just kids then. Now they are leading a new generation into the fold.
Former foes go green together
Eve Troeh Jun 19, 2012
Once bitter adversaries, environmental groups and global business leaders are working side-by-side on sustainability issues.
Patagonia founder on why there's no 'sustainability'
Kai Ryssdal Apr 17, 2012
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard has written a new book he hopes will be a blueprint for companies to do better... by doing good.
Funny-looking clam fetches top dollar in China
Ashley Ahearn Apr 10, 2012
Poachers ply the waters of the Pacific Northwest to cash in on demand for geoducks.
