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GAM Article ( ) UPDATE: March 2014...  There's still a chance to revive the Production Tax Credit!  Though the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for wind energy expired at the end of the 2013, members of Congress are working to bring it back.  On March…

GAM Article ( ) The sharing economy is when people come together to pool time, talent, and treasure so everyone involved can get what they need.
sharing economy
GAM Article ( ) What’s a fair amount of interest to pay on a loan? Think of your answer, and then ask yourself another question: Could you do business with a bank that you know is charging some customers as much as 365 percent interest on a loan? That’s exactly…

GAM Article ( ) What do the different types of sugar mean for your health? We have the answers.
sugar
GAM Article ( ) How much of your food is genetically modified?
GMOs, food, sugar
GAM Article ( ) When you purchase something, help the earth at the same time.
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GAM Article ( ) A look at the new documentary
environment, climate change, climate justice
GAM Article ( ) Fight dirty energy with these wise investments.
solar, solar panels, fossil fuels
GAM Article ( ) We all know it's bad for the planet, so shouldn't we stop it?
environment, climate change, fossil fuels
GAM Article ( ) Since 2006, more than 600 garment workers have died in sweatshop factory fires while sewing clothing for giant fashion companies, like Gap, H&M, JCPenney, and Abercrombie & Fitch.   These tragic deaths could be prevented these…

GAM Article ( ) Need ideas for a green holiday season? We're here to help.
holidays, gifts, reuse, recycled products, recycling, Christmas, children, family
GAM Article ( ) Peter Zoe (not his real name) thinks about water every day. For the past five years, he’s been hauling water to his home in a water truck. Zoe moved into his property in the California foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains 21 years ago. Five…

GAM Article ( ) What better way to celebrate the holidays than by tapping into renewable energy, and sharing solar powered gifts with everyone on your list?
solar powered
GAM Article ( ) Ever wondered how we get to a victory in our campaigns? Here, we spell it out.
green business
GAM Article ( ) Known as the “father of environmental justice,” Dr. Robert Bullard is the dean of the School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University.
Robert Bullard
GAM Article ( ) As a student at Harvard, Chloe Maxmin is a co-coordinator for the student-led movement to get Harvard to divest from fossil fuels.
divestment
GAM Article ( ) Rev. Lennox Yearwood is the president of the Hip Hop Caucus. He's also a leader in the fight for climate justice.
climate justice, environmental justice
GAM Article ( ) Ressler is active in using endowment activism to fight climate change during the past year and a half.
divestment, social justice, social investing, climate justice
GAM Article ( ) Dr. Stephen Mulkey is a climate scientist and president of Unity College in. When he proposed to the school's board of trustees that they divest their endowment from fossil fuels, they voted unanimously for it.
climate change, college
GAM Article ( ) Did you know you're not supposed to crush cans, but you are supposed to wash and dry them? Read on for more recycling tips.