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Bikers, it turns out, are better consumers than car-drivers.
Walmart is expanding its "Sustainability Index" to make its products greener. But it should start with its labor force: Workers are planning a big "Black Friday" strike.
350.org's campaign to create pressure on universities to divest from fossil fuel companies is not just rolling -- it's snowballing.
Microhousing promises the kind of density essential for building sustainable cities -- but it doesn't always go over smoothly with the neighbors.
Air pollution is down in L.A., but near highways it's still high -- and that's bad news for kids' lungs.
Democrats did surprisingly well, winning a number of races enviros had focused on. But those gains won't likely lead to strong climate action.
A new report out today (Food Day!) shows a $2.55 minimum wage increase would just barely impact food costs for American families.
Best-selling novelist Jonathan Franzen endorses Barack Obama, citing his environmental track record.
Guy tries to cook squirrel with propane torch; squirrel lights his whole building on fire. Seems more than fair.