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How Important Is a Company’s Image to Customers?

4:11 pm, February 14, 2012

Apple and McDonald’s are both struggling to depict themselves as responsible companies, but does a company’s image really factor into customers’ purchasing ...

 

How to Heat Your Home for Free (or Profit)

11:01 am, January 25, 2012

Betting on oil price hikes can help ease the burn of home heating increases.

 

Crash Injuries 25% Less Likely in Hybrids

9:14 am, November 17, 2011

Your odds of being injured in a crash in a hybrid vehicle are a quarter lower than in a nonhybrid model, according to a study from the Highway Loss Data Institute.
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BlackBerrys Aren’t So Green, Says Greenpeace

2:13 pm, November 10, 2011

A ranking of the environmental impact of tech companies find BlackBerry-maker Research in Motion lagging behind the competition.

 

The Least Energy-Efficient States

7:00 am, October 25, 2011

Many states have made huge strides in encouraging energy efficiency. Here are a few that continue to lag.

 

5 Tips to Land That ‘Green’ Dream Job

4:57 pm, September 26, 2011

Building the skills needed in environmentally friendly jobs means doing things a bit differently than you would for traditional jobs. Here are some ways for college ...

 

15 Surprising Ways to Use Apples

7:00 am, September 23, 2011

America's favorite fall fruit isn’t just for mere munching. From facial masks to candle holders, here are 15 innovative ways to use them this season.

 

5 Fast Ways to Boost Home Energy Efficiency

12:00 pm, September 12, 2011

Taking small steps now to boost your home's energy efficiency will pay big dividends later when heating bills start to arrive.

 

10 College Majors for a New Economy

7:00 am, July 18, 2011

To prepare students for a changing world, universities have to be as innovative as the industries they serve. Here are 10 of the newest majors for the future economy.
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Are ‘Green Collar’ Jobs Dream or Reality?

9:00 am, July 15, 2011

A new report from the Brookings Institution sheds new light on the green economy and its implications for workers.

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