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What are the most effective things I can do to reduce the amount of energy I use?
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Adriene Hill
Sep 21, 2010
A new study from researchers at Columbia found that a lot of people are pretty confused about the actions they can take to save energy. When asked...
What are the chemicals in cosmetics and beauty products? How safe is my nail polish?
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Adriene Hill
Sep 8, 2010
There are hundreds of chemicals in beauty products--some of which are bad for you and bad for the environment....
Which is better for the environment, an e-reader or paper books?
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Adriene Hill
Sep 7, 2010
Easy Answer: It depends on how much you read and where you get your paper books....
Is canning safe? How do I do it? We've got a step-by-step slideshow!
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Adriene Hill
Sep 2, 2010
Maybe it's the bounty at our local farmers' markets, maybe it's the desire for a comfort-hobby. Whatever the reason, we and our friends over at NPR...
Does wine packaging matter when it comes to the environment?
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Adriene Hill
Sep 1, 2010
Easy Answer: Yes. Wine-in-the-box may be your best choice....
What do you think: Is it OK for kids to capture fireflies and bugs to learn about nature?
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Adriene Hill
Aug 31, 2010
When I was a kid I'd spend summer nights collecting fireflies. I wasn't interested in killing them--just capturing them and watching them flash in...
For public good, not for profit.
Should cars get grades on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions? Would a grade make you think differently about buying a new car?
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Adriene Hill
Aug 30, 2010
Easy Answer: The EPA has proposed new labels for cars that include a letter grade for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions. The grading scale...
How can we repurpose dead malls and big box stores?
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Adriene Hill
Aug 26, 2010
I did a story about Costco's decision to lease out space at a couple malls around the country. (Listen here.) It got me wondering about other, l...
What's the most environmentally friendly pet? What's the least environmentally friendly pet?
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Adriene Hill
Aug 25, 2010
Easy Answer: If you consider energy consumption, the humble goldfish takes the top spot. Big dogs are the worst....