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Whale activists wind up Japan showdown
TOKYO — Animal rights activists said Monday they were ending their harassment of Japanese whalers in the Antarctic for the season, warning that a person could get killed if the confrontation escalated. Japan has been stepping up international pressure to try to rein in the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, which has vowed to physically stop […]
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14 Green Couples
It seems everyone’s going green these days — but some couples are doubly committed to the cause. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we take a look at 14 prominent pairs who share a certain planetary passion. Brad and Angie Yes, the ever-expanding footprint of this family might raise a few eco-eyebrows, but they make up […]
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Breaking up with my blow-up doll
You like being dirty, but not with toys that are dirty. Unregulated toys can be full of known toxins. Thankfully, there are lots of toys that are better for the Earth and your body; Umbra and two lovebirds show you what to look for.
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Japan PM to draft ‘Green New Deal:’ report
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso will order his ministries to draft a “Green New Deal” this week to counter the twin threats of climate change and the economic downturn, a report said Sunday. Aso will order a stimulus package focusing on slashing greenhouse gases at a meeting of his global warming advisory panel […]
