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ENERGY STAR Makes a Difference in Local Communities
When we think about energy efficiency, we often think about choosing an energy efficient light bulb, appliance or television and getting savings on monthly utility bills while reducing our carbon footprint. This fall, the U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program showed that energy efficiency – combined with community service, can make an even more substantial impact…
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The Beluga Razor: Greenest Pivoting Razor on the planet
Fully funded after raising 100k in 13 days and still up on Kickstarter is a very unique razor called the Beluga Razor. Beluga Shave Co. is a Cincinnati-based company who wants to deliver you a better quality shave at a fraction of the blade cost of other razors like…
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Watch ‘Gasland’ Director Josh Fox Brilliantly Avoid James O’Keefe’s Oil Entrapment
O’Keefe thought he had the perfect plan for Fox. Find out why he was wrong…
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Two Arrested Protesting Strip Mine as Community Battles World’s Largest Coal Company
While Peabody Energy may have hired a notorious public relations firm to hawk its international ad campaign, a village trustee and her rural farming community have exposed the devastating legacy of the world’s largest coal company near its historic Illinois beginnings. Meet Judy Kellen and the courageous community of Rocky Branch in Saline County, IL, whose battle to save their…
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China’s Push to Corner Global Meat Market Could Yield Disastrous Results
A series of new, in-depth reports is looking at China’s feed, pork, poultry and dairy sectors, the past and future trajectory of the industry, and the potential impact of its new push to forego grain self-sufficiency for an even larger slice of the world’s meat market. According to the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), Global Meat Complex: The China…