Econundrums

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

9 Things I Learned by Shadowing a Home-energy Inspector

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| Wed Nov. 17, 2010 4:00 AM PST

Can You Get E.Coli From Reusable Grocery Bags?

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| Tue Nov. 16, 2010 7:00 AM PST

What Happens to Your Phone When You Recycle It?

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| Mon Nov. 15, 2010 3:30 AM PST

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USDA Gave Dough to Domino's, Too

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| Tue Nov. 9, 2010 12:16 PM PST

Big Ag's Pesticide Coverup

Lobbyists don't want you to know what's in your fruits and veggies.

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| Mon Nov. 8, 2010 2:30 AM PST

Should You Shut Down Your Computer or Put It to Sleep?

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| Mon Nov. 1, 2010 2:30 AM PDT

Could Cutting Emissions Cost You Your Job?

Supporters of California's Prop. 23 say that curbing emissions will cause unemployment to skyrocket. Is there any truth to this argument?

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| Mon Oct. 25, 2010 2:30 AM PDT

Could Barbecues Help Fight Climate Change?

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| Thu Oct. 21, 2010 11:43 AM PDT

Which Electronics Companies Recycle Best?

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| Tue Oct. 19, 2010 1:44 PM PDT

What's Greener: A Refurbed Laptop or a New One?

The best choice for your planet—and your wallet.

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| Mon Oct. 18, 2010 2:30 AM PDT

Is Your Favorite Organic Egg Brand a Factory Farm in Disguise?

Plus: Which 11 organic egg producers signed a letter opposing outdoor access for chickens? Here's the list.

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| Mon Oct. 4, 2010 2:30 AM PDT

Are Genetically Engineered Foods (Including Salmon) More Allergenic?

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| Mon Sep. 27, 2010 2:30 AM PDT

Do 'Hypoallergenic' Products Really Cause Fewer Allergies?

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| Mon Sep. 20, 2010 2:30 AM PDT

Waiter, There's BPA in My Soup

Plastic leaches BPA into our food. Why have manufacturers and regulators failed to act?

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| Mon Sep. 13, 2010 2:30 AM PDT

Which Canned Goods Contain the Most BPA?

The surprising list.

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| Mon Sep. 13, 2010 2:30 AM PDT

12 Most Toxic Fish (For Humans and the Planet)

Plus the safest and most sustainable options in categories such as "mild" and "steak-like."

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| Mon Aug. 30, 2010 2:30 AM PDT

Do Cheap Airfare Specials Hurt the Environment—or Help It?

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| Mon Aug. 23, 2010 2:30 AM PDT

Are Email Attachments Bad for the Environment? Part II

A data storage expert responds.

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| Mon Aug. 16, 2010 2:30 AM PDT

How Much Do You Spend on Transport? New Web App Aims To Show You

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| Thu Aug. 12, 2010 3:30 PM PDT