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- December 15, 2010
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Recycling your paper coupons, receipts and bills is not only good for the environment, but good for your wallet too. Personal finance expert Carmen Wong Ulrich explains how ridding yourself of this paper may lead to more green bills. TODAY, 8/23/2011
READ MOREMany think that being kind to the environment means paying more for everything from food to building materials. But it’s not only what we buy that matters; it’s how much we buy. ”Limiting our purchases to the essentials is the most effective way to curb the impact of our consumption,” says Francine Jay, author of
READ MOREDo you really know what’s in your food? Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are used to make crops more resistant to external stressors, but many people are worried about the impact GMOs may have on our health and the environment.
READ MOREGeneral Motors (GM) previously recalled 1.6 million vehicles because of an ignition-switch problem that can cause the engine and important safety features to turn off. At least 12 people reportedly lost their lives because of the faulty switch.
READ MOREElissa Montanti, a New Yorker worried about children injured and disfigured in war, started an organization and has now brought more than 150 children to America for treatment, all of them cared for by doctors, nurses and hospitals volunteering their time. Thanks to increased donations, her organization is now able to provide the children with
READ MORECould you go without your smartphone? Over 50% of smartphone users experience anxiety when they can’t use their devices, new research from software firm FrontRange has found.
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