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It’s business as usual in New Orleans, as cleanup contracts go to politically connected construction companies.

The poor African-American community of Diamond, long in the shadow of a Shell chemical plant, is hit with a new challenge by Katrina.

Energy conservation is our best chance to address current oil-price woes especially given most supply-based options will take many years to bring online.

90% of Americans believe oil companies are gouging gas consumers, and 80% support a windfall profits tax to fund alternative energy research.

Activists from a coalition of environmental groups including the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the Sierra Club and Earthjustice have mounted a vigorous campaign against taking federal threatened species protection away from Yellowstone’s beloved grizzly bears per a recent proposal by the Bush administration.

Several organizations have issued consumer guidelines for fish you can enjoy with a clear conscience, fish to avoid, and fish that are cause for concern. "Monterey Bay Aquarium. Has detailed info about each fish and how it’s raised or caught, the health of its population, and links to PDFs of studies. www.mbayaq.org/cr/seafoodwatch.asp. "Environmental Defense Oceans […]

Some 63 percent of consumers say they will pay a premium for products that demonstrate a positive environmental impact. But the trick for busy consumers often becomes sorting out potential marketing hype from those brands that make a real difference. That’s why coffee certification is such a hot-button issue.