Econundrums

Should Corporations Bankroll National Parks?

Sure our parks are strapped for cash, but the idea of a Coke banner over Mt. Rushmore is a tad bit creepy.

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| Mon Mar. 5, 2012 3:30 AM PST

Does Dry Cleaning Cause Cancer?

The EPA says that dry cleaning's main ingredient is a "likely human carcinogen." Here's how to have wrinkle-free clothes—without the risk.

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| Mon Feb. 27, 2012 4:00 AM PST

What the Supplement Industry Isn't Telling You About St. John's Wort

The popular herbal depression remedy can interact with other drugs. So why doesn't its label say so?

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| Mon Feb. 13, 2012 3:30 AM PST

Calculator: Is Your Food Spending Normal?

Enter your weekly spending into MoJo's interactive app, and see how your food budget stacks up.

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| Mon Jan. 23, 2012 4:00 AM PST

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Should We Move Creatures Threatened by Climate Change?

Some ecologists say yes, while others believe we shouldn't mess with nature. Who's right?

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| Mon Jan. 16, 2012 3:30 AM PST
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10 Green New Year's Resolutions for 2012

From big (buy everything except TP used!) to small (bike more, drive less), your planet-helping promises for the next year.

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| Sun Jan. 1, 2012 4:00 AM PST

It Ain't Easy Skiing Green

Our map of the most eco-friendly ski resorts in the West. Plus: Why developing more terrain may not be a good idea.

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| Mon Dec. 19, 2011 3:30 AM PST

How Green Is Your Thanksgiving Menu?

The answer might surprise you.

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| Mon Nov. 21, 2011 3:30 AM PST
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Should You Go to the Circus? How About the Rodeo?

The full scoop on how your favorite performing critters are treated behind the scenes.

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| Mon Nov. 7, 2011 2:30 AM PST
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Are Marathons Bad for the Planet?

Sure, races are fun. But today's events also leave behind record-breaking environmental footprints.

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| Fri Nov. 4, 2011 1:18 PM PDT

Slave-Labor Candy, Union-Busting Costumes, and Lead-Laden Fake Bling: Happy Halloween!

The full scoop on a few Halloween traditions (and some less scary alternatives).

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| Mon Oct. 31, 2011 2:30 AM PDT
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Can Stadium Sports Really Be Green?

Both pro teams and enviros see an opportunity. But are their efforts just a drop in an arena-size bucket?

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| Mon Oct. 24, 2011 2:30 AM PDT
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How Do I Buy an Ethical Engagement Ring?

What's an environmentally and socially conscious bride-to-be to choose for her engagement bling?

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| Mon Oct. 17, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

A Pig's Life in Sounds

Matthew Herbert's latest album is composed entirely of sounds he recorded during the year he spent with a hog.

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| Mon Oct. 10, 2011 2:30 AM PDT

Gibson's Wood Problem: Is Your Guitar Solo Shredding the Rainforest?

How defending Gibson Guitar's dodgy wood from the big bad government became the tea party's cause du jour.

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| Mon Sep. 26, 2011 2:30 AM PDT

Will Climate Change Make National Parks More Dangerous?

Can the cash-strapped agency deal with severe storms, huge snowpacks, and extreme droughts?

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| Mon Sep. 19, 2011 2:30 AM PDT

Is Your Gmail Account Killing the Planet?

Google says its cloud is way green, but others claim that the internet is a giant, energy-gobbling monster. Whom should you believe?

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| Mon Sep. 12, 2011 2:30 AM PDT

Methyl Iodide: A Nasty Pesticide Explained

The bad science behind the stuff sprayed on strawberry crops and its impact on the people who pick them.

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| Fri Sep. 2, 2011 1:56 PM PDT

Is the Soap Lobby Right That Anti-Bacterials Are Safe?

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| Mon Aug. 29, 2011 2:30 AM PDT

Why Bottled Water Companies Target Blacks and Latinos

Survey says: Latino and African Americans prefer bottled water over tap. But do they really have a choice?

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| Mon Aug. 15, 2011 2:30 AM PDT