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Religion Rejuvenates Environmentalism

Leaders of the secular environmental movement say that the participation of faith communities is critical. At the same time, these partnerships could change the demographic makeup of religious groups and grow membership.

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Small Space Survival Strategies

While living in a smaller space can be a great way to simplify your life and reduce overhead costs, the process of reducing and cramming our worldly possessions into drastically reduced square footage allotments can be frustrating to say the least.

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Q. What types of majors are appropriate if I want to enter the green jobs market after graduation?

Let me say that almost any major can lead to a green career. When it comes to choosing your coursework, you'll find that you have many opportunities to be green no matter what your major.

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Should New Yorkers be prepping for fall gardens?

The Department of Agriculture says the growing season in the country’s North has increased by about 10 to 14 days in the last 19 years, according to the NYT. Some attribute this to climate change.

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Greenwashers, Beware: Checks and Balances Might Be on Their Way

Let’s say you see a product on the shelf that says “natural,” or “organic,” or “biodegradable” on the label. Would you then believe that the product is, in fact, 100 percent naturally derived, or certified organic, or actually able to dissolve over time into the ground? It’s not a trick question.

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NASCAR Goes Green?

NASCAR is the single most watched sport in America, and arguably the one with the largest carbon footprint. Can (and will) it ever even CONSIDER going green? Leilani Munter says yes.

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Let's Talk (Plastic) Diets & Why Guilt Doesn't Work.

You've probably heard the saying, "Diets don't work." When it comes to lasting lifestyle changes, radical crash diets certainly don't work.