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The ethical and green products industry has been gaining steam for years precisely because some business visionaries have believed that consumers will indeed pay a little extra for things they can feel better about. But exactly how much extra, and what do companies actually have to do?

The whole problem with global warming starts with digging up and burning the carbon from plants and animals, in the form of coal and oil, that has been buried for millions of years. So two German scientists have a solution: Start burying stuff on a massive scale....

A New Study released from The Organic Center, concludes - "Yes, Organics are Healthier" This happening around the same time the USDA renews approval of Non-Organic Ingredients in Organic Foods, but others still think they're a complete waste of money.

A review of 320 studies, announced today, found that design definitely impacts human health.

Who knew the strong spirit could help you save money and reduce chemicals?

Vinegar has been used for millennia, and has a rich history. It is especially useful for natural green cleaning, too.

While forecasters accurately predicted that the hurricane would make landfall in Myanmar, they predicted that it would reach only Category 1, or possibly weak Category 2 strength before hitting land.

Check out pics of some of the 14 new species discovered in the Serra Geral in Brazil's Cerrado region, which is a conservation hotspot.

Slideshows, video, short facts and more. What is global warming and how does it effect wildlife?

Boxed wine is often the butt of jokes, but it may be drunk by a whole new crowd now with its eco-friendly status.

Special entries from some of America's best loved newspaper cartoonists. The Safe Havens piece is brilliant, and some others are definitely good for chuckles. Stan Lee, sorry, but you lost me, you really did.

The National Toxicology Program, an arm of the federal National Institutes of Health, has amplified concern about Bisphenol A, the plastic ingredient that some independent scientists have long criticized. What does that mean?

I'm sure you've all heard of the sub-prime loan crisis and the falling U.S. dollar, but I bet you didn't know that it was trickling down to affect efficient vehicle choices for U.S. and European consumers.

These Fruits and Vegetables Don't Hold on to So Many Pesticides, So You Can Save Your Organic Dollars for the Ones That Do.

A fresh take on recycling is coming to all Barneys New York stores this spring.