Environment > Living Green
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07.22.08 Why your happiness matters to the planetSurveys and research link true happiness to a smaller footprint on the ecology. Reporter Moises Velasquez-Manoff discusses the correlations between happiness, material goods, and ecological footprints. Reporter Moises Velasquez-Manoff |
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07.21.08 Israel-Hamas standoff deepens water woesSevere water contamination in the Gaza Strip is worsened by Israeli blockades, say many Palestinians. |
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07.21.08 Stay cool: Low-energy ways to beat the heatEarthTalk: Smart thinking, water, ice, and fans can help you cope with summer in an ecofriendly way. |
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07.18.08 Diet for a more-crowded planet: plants |
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07.18.08 New target in Colombia’s drug war: ecofriendly US usersReporter Murray Carpenter discusses how cocaine production is destroying Colombia's forests and how that often gets overlooked. Reporter Murray Carpenter |
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07.17.08 Beijing lawyer fights for pollution victimsReporter Christina Larson discusses where China is making strides and lagging behind on environmental policy. Reporter Christina Larson |
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07.15.08 In Britain, plan for carbon-neutral ‘ecotowns’ draws rural ireReporter Mark Rice-Oxley describes ecotown life, complete with rainwater harvesting and an in-home device that lets you know when the bus is coming. Reporter Mark Rice-Oxley |
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07.11.08 Green architecture’s new goal: stylish sustainabilityEcologically friendly designs are shedding an ugly past for a sleeker, more integrated future. |
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07.11.08 EarthTalk: How green is corn-based plastic?Pro: It’s compostable. Con: But only in an industrial composting facility. |
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07.10.08 In Gaza, electric cars offer a way around Israel’s blockadePalestinian engineers say it only costs $1.50 per fill-up. Israel is also going electric with hundreds of charging stations to be installed nationwide. |
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07.10.08 An artificial flood does good in the Grand CanyonResearchers hope controlled high flows from Glen Canyon Dam will help restore natural habitat. |
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07.09.08 Off-road-vehicle bans seem to please no oneEnvironmentalists say latest national-forest restrictions are too lax; ORV fans say they’re too strict. Reporter Mark Clayton discusses a new effort to limit user-created trails for off road vehicles in national forests. Reporter Mark Clayton |
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07.08.08 Now, ‘green’ report cards for U.S. collegesNew rating systems help students choose environmentally friendly colleges. Reporter Stacy Teicher Khadaroo talks about students’ response to colleges going green. Reporter Stacy Teicher Khadaroo |
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07.03.08 EarthTalk: Green alternatives to DEET-based bug spraysMany botanical sprays tested were nearly worthless, but two new alternatives seem promising. |
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07.01.08 ‘Free sharing’ sites expand on InternetOne person’s trash is truly another’s treasure – even chunks of broken concrete. 
Reporter Gregory Lamb discusses the phenomenon of sharing online. Reporter Gregory Lamb |
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06.30.08 Midwest’s postflood risk: toxic basementsBuildings can trap pollution-laden silt and mold, say scientists who studied New Orleans homes. |
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06.18.08 Canadian teen speeds degradation process for plastic bagsDaniel Burd’s national-prizewinning science fair project uses microorganisms. |
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06.17.08 Why flooding worsensDevelopment, farm practices, and population growth have increased the risk of flooding. Correspondent Richard Mertens discusses Midwest towns that have moved after severe flooding – and why more may relocate. Correspondent Richard Mertens |
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06.16.08 How green is that product?An increasing number of consumers want ‘green’ products for their homes. How to determine which ones are and which ones claim to be but aren’t? Correspondent Stephanie Broadhurst talks about an independent furniture manufacturer who's going green in his production. Correspondent Stephanie Broadhurst |
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06.12.08 EarthTalk: Greener ways to cut the grassElectric mowers – corded and battery-operated – get good marks for smaller lawns, but they’re not cheap. |
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06.09.08 Americans put themselves on the path to green careers.Interest and job openings grow in a variety of eco-friendly fields. Staff writer Marilyn Gardner |
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06.06.08 In Toronto, cyclists form a first-of-its-kind unionBelieved to be the first of its kind, the Toronto Cyclists Union plans to offer insurance, roadside assistance, advocacy, and even an online dating service. |
