Econundrums

Jamba Juice's Mysterious "Dairy Base"

Why is it impossible to get a smoothie made with skim milk instead of Splenda?

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| Mon Feb. 28, 2011 3:30 AM PST

How Clean Must Food Containers Be Before Recycling?

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| Mon Feb. 21, 2011 3:30 AM PST

Eat More Anchovies, Herring and Sardines To Save the Ocean's Fish Stocks

We should consume less of the fish at the top of the food chain and more of their prey to rebalance the marine ecosystem.

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| Fri Feb. 18, 2011 3:42 PM PST

Feral Pig Diaries Day 2: Do Hogs Like Supermarket Danishes?

And is baiting the pigs cheating?

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| Wed Feb. 9, 2011 7:15 AM PST

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Big Solar's Death Panels

Could solar-energy projects destroy the very ecosystems they're meant to save from climate change?

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| Mon Feb. 7, 2011 1:46 PM PST

More Smart Meter Questions Answered

Layoffs, shutoffs, PR blunders, and the chicken-and-egg problem.

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| Mon Feb. 7, 2011 3:30 AM PST

Which Dangerous Toxins Are in Your Pot?

Your weed might be gnarlier than you think. So what's an eco-conscious stoner to do?

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| Mon Jan. 31, 2011 3:30 AM PST

Is Fake Leather Really More Eco-Friendly Than Real?

Vegan leather, nutria coats, and PETA-friendly fashion mysteries.

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| Mon Jan. 24, 2011 3:30 AM PST

Will "Smart" Household Electricity Meters Give You Cancer?

Or are Bay Area folks just nuts?

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| Mon Jan. 17, 2011 3:30 AM PST

A New Obama Conspiracy: He's Confiscating Your IRAs

You didn't know that?

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| Fri Jan. 14, 2011 4:04 AM PST

Do Space Heaters Save Money and Energy?

Or is it more efficient to just bump up the thermostat?

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| Mon Jan. 10, 2011 3:30 AM PST

"Two Young, Attractive Ladies Taking Down Some Hogs"

Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy dishes on her meat-themed restaurant.

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| Mon Jan. 3, 2011 3:30 AM PST

10 Green New Year's Resolutions

What are you going to do for the planet in 2011?

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| Mon Dec. 27, 2010 3:30 AM PST

Can You Unplug Your Fridge at Night To Save Money and Energy?

Experts weigh in on fridge efficiency.

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| Mon Dec. 13, 2010 3:30 AM PST

Mercury Tuna: Are the FDA's Recommendations Too High?

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| Tue Dec. 7, 2010 4:30 AM PST

Which Kind of Booze Is Best for the Planet?

Why beer beats tequila, whiskey tops rum, and savvy New Yorkers buy French wine.

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| Mon Dec. 6, 2010 3:30 AM PST

A Map of Crowded Cows

A new tool exposes the population of livestock across the country

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| Thu Dec. 2, 2010 4:53 PM PST

8 Electric-Car Myths Busted

Will plug-in cars fry the grid? Bust your budget? Leave you stranded in the sticks?

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| Mon Nov. 29, 2010 3:30 AM PST

Is Kombucha Really Good for You?

Will my homemade kombucha get me drunk? Poison me? Boost my health? Cure my hangover?

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| Mon Nov. 22, 2010 3:30 AM PST

Which Has a Bigger Footprint, a Coal Plant or a Solar Farm?

Exploding the myth of "Concentrated Energy."

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| Thu Nov. 18, 2010 12:11 PM PST