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Patagonia founder on why there's no 'sustainability'

Tuesday, April 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.
Posted In: clothing, sustainability, green, Environment, Walmart, patagonia
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Funny-looking clam fetches top dollar in China

Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Poachers ply the waters of the Pacific Northwest to cash in on demand for geoducks.
Posted In: Environment, poaching, geoducks, China

Discovery discovers green programming doesn't sell

Thursday, April 5, 2012
Discovery Communications will replace Planet Green cable channel with programs about travel and food.
Posted In: television, sustainability, Environment, Entertainment
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Green power vs. green power

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Canadian hydroelectric projects could threaten domestic green energy start-ups.
Posted In: Canada, hydroelectric power, Environment, green

'The Lorax' preaches to a new generation

Thursday, March 1, 2012
A film adaptation of the 1971 children's book is soon to hit movie screens. But to many, its 40-year-old environmental messaging that needs a reboot.
Posted In: Environment, Entertainment, Dr. Seuss, movies
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Businesses defend donations to anti-climate group

Thursday, February 16, 2012
A document leak from the anti-climate crusading Heartland Institute shows many mainstream corporate donors.
Posted In: Heartland Institute, climate change, Environment
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Report: Four minute showers ideal for environment, wallet

Wednesday, November 23, 2011
A new report out by the company Unilever says that while showers use less water than baths, the costs of heating affect both your monthly bills, and the wider environment.
Posted In: shower, Environment, bills
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Bad economy has been tough on environmental groups

Monday, November 21, 2011
At the same time some decry environmental regulation as a drag on the economy, the slow recovery has sapped environmental organizations of donations, leading to layoffs and changes in leadership.
Posted In: Environment, Sierra Club

Beacon Power files bankruptcy

Monday, October 31, 2011
Another company funded by the Department of Energy is going bankrupt, but experts still stay that the Solyndra controversy hasn't tainted the solar industry overall.
Posted In: Environment

Winter comes early to the Northeast

Monday, October 31, 2011
An early snow storm in the northeastern part of the U.S. has left many without power... or Halloween.
Posted In: Environment

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