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“Pennies for Wendy’s”

Wendy’s is the biggest holdout among the fast food giants who refuses to pay a penny more per pound of tomatoes on condition that growers treat workers with a minimum of fairness. This , payment to workers at least equal to the minimum wage, time clocks, a third party grievance procedure. By refusing to join […]

Big Oil sued for destroying wetlands around Gulf of Mexico

A Louisiana flood control agency is seeking billions from BP, ExxonMobil, and other oil giants to fund restoration efforts.

Vibrating bicycle seat ought to make bikes more popular

We told you all the reasons bikes are superior. What, do they need to get you off, too? WELL FINE. BIKES GET YOU OFF NOW. I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY.

How the White House watered down rules on coal-plant water pollution

In 2009, EPA sent some tough regulations on water pollution from coal waste to the White House for review. They were subsequently (and substantially) weakened. A new report reveals what happened.

Forget solar panels, here come building-integrated photovoltaics

A growing number of architects and builders are incorporating photovoltaics directly into walls, roofs, and windows.

Taking the Scare Out of Scarceonomics

Global population hit 7 billion well ahead of most predictions. The UN now forecasts that we will share the planet — and its increasingly scarce natural resources — with about 10 billion fellow humans by 2050. Even more sobering are the numbers of people moving from ultra-low water-food-energy footprints to the middle class in China, […]

These orphaned baby fruit bats are so cute they will actually destroy you

Is this the long-lost pre-prequel to Batman Begins? Whatever, it's super cute.

The end of lobster rolls? Not so fast

Maine’s lobster population is flourishing thanks two highly destructive, human-induced forces: climate change and overfishing.

Claws and effect: Climate change turns lobsters into cannibals

In warming seas, even lobsters think lobster is delicious. (Terrifying video included!)

Food tastes better if you make a big deal about it first

Science confirms what slow foodies knew all along: taking time to appreciate or ritualize our food enhances our enjoyment.