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10 Most Surprising Places to Find Petroleum

5 Nov 2009  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

While politicians and automakers wrangle over how to deal with our transportation-heavy addiction to fossil fuels, we have to face up to the ubiquity of oil in every other facet of life as well. From aspirin to chewing gum, these are just 10 of the most surprising places to find oil.+ READ MORE

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Join the Oil Detox Challenge

31 Oct 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

From plastic bags to toothpaste to lipstick, oil is everywhere in our lives. Watch Recipes For Disaster, and join the oil detox challenge. Stop the unsustainable madness.+ READ MORE

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Focus on Focus Earth: "24" Pledged to Go Green More Than A Year Ago; Is It Carbon Neutral Yet?

30 Oct 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

Fox News announced more than a year ago that it would be carbon neutral by 2010, and 24 was the first show to live up to the goal. How'd it get there, and is the rest of the network on track? + READ MORE

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Focus Earth Episode: That's (Green) Entertainment!

30 Oct 2009  IN FOCUS EARTH |   COMMENTS

From major Hollywood studios to the music industry to television shows like 24 and celebrities like Ed Norton, the entertainment industry is growing more eco-conscious by the day. Learn more about what major production companies like Warner Brothers and Fox are doing to green their part of the...+ READ MORE

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Don't Just Offset Your Carbon Emissions, Retire Them!

20 Oct 2009  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

Want an alternative to traditional carbon offset services? Consider retiring them: Using a service which buys up rights to pollute and then takes them out of circulation.+ READ MORE

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Can You Curb Your Carbon? (Quiz)

14 Oct 2009  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

Sure, you want to reduce your carbon footprint.Bone up on your carbon footprint: Reduce Your Carbon Footprint by Half in Three Steps The Carbon Footprint of a Burger 6 Best Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at the Grocery Store+ READ MORE

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Don't Host a Lame Rally: 5 Ways to Organize for a Meaningful International Day of Climate Action on October 24

10 Oct 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

The fate of the planet lies in the hands of governments when they gather in Copenhagen to talk climate change in December. Some view that as an exaggeration, and in the eyes of others, it's quite literally true. Start organizing today for the International Day of Climate Action on October 24 to make...+ READ MORE

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Can Our Actions Save Humankind? 5 Crucial Environmental Tipping Points That We Can Directly Impact

8 Oct 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

A recent article in Discover Magazine, outlined the all of the planetary tipping points and what the most happen for humankind to avoiding tipping the balance in the wrong direction. + READ MORE

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5 Fall Must-Haves for the Low-Impact Life

8 Oct 2009  IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS |   COMMENTS

Everyone has a few things they never leave home without. Keys, cell phone, and wallet are on most people's lists, any many add in items like a sweater or hat depending on the season. But most people forget about the things they should carry so they can be as green as possible.+ READ MORE

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Can You Curb Your Carbon? (Quiz)

7 Oct 2009  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

Test you knowledge of the carbon emissions from various lifestyle choices with this quiz from Planet Green.+ READ MORE

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Meet the Gurus of Local Food: The Original 100-Milers

7 Oct 2009  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

Get to know the founders of The 100-Mile Challenge: what has surprised them, which foods are the hardest to live without, and which are the surprisingly easiest+ READ MORE

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In a Vegetarian World, What Happens to the Cows?

5 Oct 2009  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

Our meat-heavy diet means there are a whole lot of cows in the world. Environmentalists advocate for a vegetarian diet because meat production is so resource-intensive. What would happen to the cows if everyone listened, and went vegetarian?+ READ MORE

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The Future of Sustainable Shopping: Wal-Mart?

5 Oct 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

You may have heard some noise being made about the Wal-Mart Sustainability Index--it's an initiative that will eventually rank every product on the retail giants' shelves so every customer will know exactly how green it is. So how is this going to affect shoppers? And does it mean you can feel good...+ READ MORE

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Carbon Emissions Down in '09, But Don't Get Lazy Now!

4 Oct 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

We've seen the largest drop in carbon dioxide emissions in 40 years. Here's how to keep the ball rolling on reducing our greenhouse gas emissions.+ READ MORE

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Which Major City Emits the Most Greenhouse Gases?

4 Oct 2009  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

Recent studies have monitored greenhouse gas emissions in major cities. Do you know where your hometown ranks?+ READ MORE

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