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The Republican primary debate in Florida is likely to showcase candidates’ strong pro-drilling, anti-regulation positions.

benhewitt.net Small Farmer Ben Hewitt on Why We Should Keep Food Local I had the good fortune to attend the seventh annual Connecting for Change conference in late October in New Bedford, Massachusetts. This is the East Coast version of the Bioneers Conference that’s been held for many years in San Rafael, California. Each of […]

Some customers are thrilled with their new smart meters and reduced energy bills; others are concerned about privacy.

A new website launches for whistleblowers in coal country.

General Motors asks Chevy Volt owners to take cars in to dealers for repairs to better protect the vehicles’ batteries. General Motors is advising Chevrolet Volt owners to return their electric cars to dealers for repairs that will better protect the vehicles’ batteries. The Volt has a T-shaped, 400-pound battery pack that can power the […]

mauisolarproject.org The Big Island’s New Rules Pave the Way for More Renewable Energy As snowstorm season approaches, many shovel-bearing, snowsuit-clad folks are thinking wistfully about tropical escapes like Hawaii. And why wouldn’t they? Hawaii’s crystal clear waters, laid-back island culture and warm temperatures are powerful attractions. But, recently, Hawaii’s Public Utility Commission (PUC) gave mainlanders […]

The overuse of antibiotics in livestock is a growing concern in the wake of evolving drug-resistant “superbugs.”

The hormone-disrupting chemical has been found in a range of paper products beyond store receipts.