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  Organic Food Can Feed the World, Maine College Students

  According to researchers at the University of Michigan, organic farms can produce more than enough food to support the world’s population without converting any additional land to crop production.

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  Interactive Map of Nuclear Reactors and Safety Problems

  Here at the Union of Concerned Scientists, our experts pour through reams of data related to several issues, including pollution from cars and trucks, grassfed beef and global warming pollution. We’ve just launched a cool project that gives life to

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  USDA Grass-Fed Beef Label in the Works

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  What's the EPA Waiting for on Clean Cars?

  Twelve states, representing a third of the U.S. auto market, have adopted clean car standards to reduce global warming pollution from vehicles—and even more are considering doing so. Yet, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has, for years,

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  Microwaves vs. Ovens: What's the Greenest Way to Heat Your Food?

  You might have several appliances available in your kitchen that can cook, but which one you choose—and how you use it—can have a significant impact on your energy consumption. Here are some general tips for getting the most out of your appliances and a

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  Tell Toyota to Walk the Walk on Fuel Economy

  The Union of Concerned Scientists and a number of other groups have been blasting Toyota for failing to endorse a strong boost to U.S. fuel economy standards. Instead, the company, which invests heavily in marketing itself as green, backs a

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  Home Energy Usage

  The type of home you live in is one of the most important decisions you can make as a consumer. A home’s energy use and its distance to your place or work and shopping centers are a major component of your environmental impact. Making an

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  Forest-Smart Buying Can Lower Your Carbon Footprint

  Tropical deforestation is responsible for about 20 percent of total annual global warming emissions, making it second only to fossil fuels in terms of climate impact. Forests play a major role in regulating global temperatures by absorbing heat-trapping

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  Are there green dry cleaners?

  Contrary to what its name implies, dry cleaning involves washing clothes in a liquid solvent to remove stains. In about 85 percent of dry cleaning shops this solvent is perchloroethylene (or "perc"), a chemical that the Environmental Protection

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  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Failing to Protect Our Air, Again

  Ozone, a chemical that occurs naturally in the upper atmosphere, helps protect us from the sun's radiation. But, when it's released close to Earth's surface through human activity, ozone is dangerous and can cause

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  New Feature Pairs Farmers, Chefs for Earth-Friendly Recipes

  Chefs all around the country are committed to using local, organic ingredients in their dishes. In the first installment of Green Cuisine, the Union of Concerned Scientists profiles Nora Pouillon, owner of Restaurant Nora and Asia Nora in the nation's

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  Winner announced in cartoon contest, calendars available

  During the past several weeks, the Union of Concerned Scientists invited the public to help choose the winner in Science Idol: the Scientific Integrity Editorial Cartoon Contest. And after almost 20,000 votes were cast, Jesse Springer of Eugene, Oregon

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  House Paves the Way for Clean Energy Future

  The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a huge boost to renewable electricity in the United States in a rare Saturday vote. The amendment, which passed 290-170, would require utilities to produce 15 percent of their electricity from renewable

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  What's in Your Palette?

  Some art supplies contain environmentally harmful ingredients, notably naturally occurring heavy metals such as lead, cobalt, cadmium, and manganese, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). So, how can you express yourself creatively while protecting the

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  What Could Global Warming do to the Northeastern United States?

  The Union of Concerned Scientists has released a peer-reviewed report on the impact global warming could have in nine Northeastern states. Combining the expertise of 50 scientists and economists, the report takes a detailed look at the consequences of

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  A World of Reasons to Ditch Bottled Water

  Bottled water manufacturers’ encourage the perception that their products are purer and safer than tap water. Bottled water can cost up to 10,000 times more per gallon than tap water. But the reality is that tap water is actually held to more stringent

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  Voting Opens on Scientific Integrity Cartoons

  The Union of Concerned Scientists has kicked off voting for its second annual "Science Idol" editorial cartoon contest. You can view all 12 finalists and cast your vote for the winner. Everyone who votes will have the chance to win limited edition

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  Urge USA Congress to Support Cool Cars and Clean Energy

  In response to the public outcry over high energy prices, global warming pollution and oil security issues, Congress is moving forward with a package of major energy, fuels and transportation proposals that will be considered and voted upon over the next