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Cold Fusion Experiment: Major Success or Big Hoax?

Posted Wed Nov 2, 2011 05:22 PM ET | 0

Theoretically, this type of power would provide radiation-free, cheap and virtually unlimited energy. Read more

Is Fisker a 'Green Car' Solyndra Scandal?

Posted Tue Oct 25, 2011 02:21 PM ET | 0

The ABC News show Nightline is investigating Fisker Automotive, but is there anything new to report? Read more

Hitting the Beach? Best and Worst Assessed

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Jul 1, 2011 08:59 AM ET | 0

Overall, beaches in the Great Lakes region were the worst, while those in the Southeast and NY/NJ were the best. Read more

Tech Turns Junk Plastics into Diesel

Posted by Eric Niiler Thu Jun 23, 2011 03:46 PM ET | 0

Billions of tons of "end-of-life" plastics could be diverted from landfills and turned into gas for vehicles. Read more

Biodegradable Products Damage Environment, Too

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Jun 16, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Before you buy something that's biodegradable, take a look at how your community deals with trash. Read more

Preschoolers Exposed to BPA Through Food

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Jun 9, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Parents can pinpoint and minimize routes of exposure to reduce levels of this potentially harmful chemical. Read more

Weather Bends Noise From Highways

Posted by Jessica Marshall Tue May 24, 2011 10:24 AM ET | 0

Given the right temperature and wind, car noise can be bent and then plopped down near residents far from highways. Read more

Drifters Could Monitor Ocean Radiation From Japan

Posted by Eric Niiler Thu Apr 14, 2011 08:34 AM ET | 0

The ocean-going floats could track radioactive material as it approaches Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. Read more

Nations Feud At Climate Talks, U.S. at Home

Posted Fri Apr 8, 2011 01:51 PM ET | 0

The first UN climate talks for the year ends today in Bangkok after a week of familiar feuds between rich and poor nations. Read more

Rain in U.S. Carrying Traces of Japan Radioactivity

Posted Tue Mar 29, 2011 01:04 PM ET | 0

The levels detected are about one-tenth that of natural background radiation, experts estimate. Read more

Green Products that 'Break Down'

Posted Thu Mar 10, 2011 06:00 AM ET | 0

Biodegradable plastics, electronic components and clothing are gaining ground. Read more

Canned Food Seals in BPA

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Nov 8, 2010 06:00 AM ET | 0

The chemical has been linked to all sorts of health concerns, including heart disease, cancers, and developmental problems. Read more

Summer Bummer: Beaches Can Make You Sick

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Aug 4, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

Next time you're packing your towel and sunscreen for a trip to the beach, you may want to check water quality reports, too. Read more

Oil Dispersants' Effects on Wildlife Remain Murky

Posted by Jessica Marshall Tue Jun 15, 2010 12:35 PM ET | 0

Some studies suggest that creatures at the base of the food chain in the Gulf could be devastated by the oil-dispersing chemicals. Read more

Coastal Oil Cleanup May Prove Impossible

Posted Mon May 24, 2010 10:55 AM ET | 0

The spill could leave behind a toxic stew lethal to the fish and wildlife that inhabit that maze of marshes along the Gulf Coast. Read more

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