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Businesses defend donations to anti-climate group
Feb 16, 2012
A document leak from the anti-climate crusading Heartland Institute shows many mainstream corporate donors.
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China flexes trade muscles
Feb 14, 2012
The state visit by Chinese VP Xi Jengpeng highlights U.S.-China cooperation -- but behind the scenes, China plays hardball.
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Gas prices spike sooner than normal this year
Feb 14, 2012
Gasoline prices are rising faster than normal for this time of year, and some analysts say the reason is way beyond our control.
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Progress Energy CEO on future of natural gas
Feb 13, 2012
Bill Johnson, CEO of Progress Energy, addresses the concerns over natural gas and hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.
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The sound of the future
Feb 10, 2012
Quiet electric cars have to sound like something. So what should that be?
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Grand Canyon announces ban on bottled water
Feb 8, 2012
Waste concerns lead to a ban on bottled water at the national park despite fears that Coca-Cola, a big parks sponsor, would react badly.
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U.S. edging toward energy independence
Feb 7, 2012
Thanks to new domestic sources and tough mileage standards, America is producing 81 percent of its own energy, according to a new report.
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U.S. surprisingly close to energy independence
Feb 7, 2012
America produces 81 percent of its own energy, mostly with oil, gas and coal. But don't celebrate our energy independence just yet.
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Anonymous releases FBI phone conversation
Feb 6, 2012
Hackers spy on spies
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Walmart jumps to top of green power users list
Feb 2, 2012
In October, Walmart was ranked 15th by the Environmental Protection Agency for the amount of clean energy it uses. Now it is number three, thanks to a big going-green initiative.
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Clothes lines: Energy savers or eyesores?
Jul 22, 2008
Outdoor clothes drying racks save energy and money, but try convincing homeowners' associations in the U.S. that they're not just an eyesore. One Australian company is accepting the challenge. Joel Rose reports.
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What are the best ways to stay cool in the summer without an air conditioner?
Jul 12, 2010
Easy Answer: Try water, shade and a little cave time....
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Energy plan ads just a bunch of wind?
Jul 31, 2008
Texas oilman T. Boone Pickens is on a mission, and wants you to support his energy plan away from imported oil and towards natural gas and wind power. But commentator Will Wilkinson says to be wary of what you hear.
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It's a fertile market for recycled human waste
Aug 3, 2010
A Chicago project to turn human waste into fertilizer pellets is hitting opposition due to cost. But despite the setback, Marketplace sustainability reporter Adriene Hill explains there's a huge market and many eco-benefits to human fertilizer.
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Living within your means as a choice
Jan 13, 2009
When Commentator Joe Bevilacqua lost his six-figure job, he left the city lifestyle and went to live with his wife in the Catskills. Since then, they have made due with what they've had, and have lived richly.
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The Good, the Bad and the Stinky
Sep 14, 2007
Our border collie Kiara is waiting to help drag the trash bins to the street... She helps by watching.
So here's a first thought about carryin...
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We ought to bag the plastic bag tax
Aug 5, 2010
Some cities have tried to curb the proliferation of what some call "the urban tumbleweed" by charging consumers for plastic bags at the checkout aisle. Commentator Susan Lee says that's not the way to go.
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Freakonomics: Saving the environment, or just showing off?
Apr 19, 2011
Freakonomics Radio's Stephen Dubner talks about the idea of "conspicuous conservation," where people indulge in certain earth-saving acts as a way to show off that they care about the environment, and in turn, benefit socially.
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Freakonomics: Should we pay for our trash?
Jan 11, 2011
In the latest edition of Freakonomics Radio, Stephen Dubner talks to Kai Ryssdal about what it might take to get people to throw away less trash.
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Gore: Climate fix can be economic boon
Dec 9, 2009
Al Gore talks with Kai Ryssdal about what it will take to get nations and businesses to change to a low-carbon economy, and what they stand to gain from it.
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Zappos CEO on corporate culture and 'Happiness'
Jul 25, 2011
Tony Hsieh, CEO of mega online shoe retailer Zappos.com, talks with Kai Ryssdal about happiness, corporate culture and his new book on these subjects: "Delivering Happiness."
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Woman wins small claims suit against Honda
Feb 2, 2012
A Los Angeles woman sued the carmaker for saying that the Civic hybrid she bought could get 50 miles per gallon of gas, when the most she got was 42. She won $10,000 in court.
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New maps mean new possibilities for gardeners
Jan 26, 2012
Climate zones are shifting, says the USDA, so sure, grow bananas in Ohio.
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State Dept. rejects Keystone XL pipeline
Jan 18, 2012
If you think the decision puts an end to the debate over the controversial project, guess again.
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To print or not to print: Which is greener?
Jan 18, 2012
New answers to the hottest question of the digital age come from some unexpected sources.
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Price of oil rises slightly above $100 a barrel
Jan 18, 2012
Saudi Arabia is using a steady hand to ensure stable prices of oil, even if that means increasing supply. It's in their best economic interest.
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Talks planned over ownership of 'space junk'
Jan 18, 2012
The Obama Administration announced yesterday that the U.S. will hold international talks on space junk, that debris left over from human activity in space that poses a risk to satellites, astronauts, and those of here on earth.
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U.N. meets to chart future of energy
Jan 16, 2012
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon is set to declare the Year of Renewable Energy for All.
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When a drought is not a drought
Jan 16, 2012
Rain may come (or not). It's all a question of what you do next.
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Sprint's new green standard for phones
Jan 11, 2012
The cell phone carrier will evaluate all handsets for environmental impacts.
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Saving hotel soaps to end waste
Jan 10, 2012
Thanks to the organization Global Soap Project, recycled hotel soap is the latest frontier in corporate efforts to go green.
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