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Corporate Conscience: Unilever Reduces its Carbon Footprint

Feb 29, 2016 04:54PM

Already, 40 percent of the energy for Unilever’s multinational operations comes from green sources, and it aims to solely use renewable sources worldwide by 2030.

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Surging Organics: Costco Shoots Past Whole Foods Market

Feb 29, 2016 04:54PM

As organic produce becomes more popular and available, Costco has become its number one seller in the U.S.

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Whistleblowing Allowed: Court Overrules Law Gagging Animal Abuse Probes

Feb 29, 2016 04:54PM

Citing the First Amendment, a judge has overturned an Idaho law that criminalizes surreptitious investigations into animal cruelty.

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Fossil-Fuel-Free: Food Trucks Go Solar

Feb 29, 2016 04:54PM

This summer New York will lease 500 solar-powered foods trucks to vendors that currently consume petrochemicals to drive, power equipment and cook food.

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Efficient Cook: Kitchen Recipes for Daily Energy Savings

Feb 29, 2016 04:54PM

Kitchens can easily be energy hogs, but strategies such as using convection ovens, slow cookers and pot lids can reduce the monthly utility bill.

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Kids Get Fewer Cavities When Mothers Chew Xylitol Gum: Reduces Oral Bacteria in Little Ones

Jan 29, 2016 11:07AM

Babies up to toddler age had 46 percent fewer strep infections when their mothers regularly chewed xylitol gum.

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Olive Oil Compound Kills Cancer Cells: Spares Healthy Functioning Cells

Jan 29, 2016 11:07AM

Rutgers University researchers report that a compound in virgin olive oil killed cancer cells while sparing healthy cells.

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Bifidobacteria Probiotic Fends Off Colds and Flu: Supplement Leads to Fewer, Less Severe Illnesses

Jan 29, 2016 11:07AM

British college students given a bifidobacterium probiotic for six weeks during stressful final exams had significantly fewer and less severe cases of cold and flu.

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Kids Learn Social Skills Through Pretending and Joking: Humor and Fantasy Play Increases Interpersonal Abilities

Jan 29, 2016 11:07AM

Toddlers that were joked around with and played “pretend” activities developed better interpersonal skills later in life.

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High-Fructose Sweetener Aggravates Asthma and Bronchitis: Sugary Drink Causes Respiratory Issues

Jan 29, 2016 11:07AM

People with a history of chronic bronchitis that routinely drank five or more high-fructose corn syrup sodas a week showed an 80 percent increase in bronchitis incidents.

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