Trump Labor Department’s rule discouraging ESG investing in retirement plans is finalized over swell of objections
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) The Department of Labor made final on Friday a rule making it harder for socially-minded investments to be included in select retirement plans, a move that some commenters welcomed, preferring return-driven decisions. Others objected, calling the… MarketWatch - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/trumps-labor-rule-discouraging-esg-investing-…
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Death of the American Lawn
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Written by Jeremy Yamaguchi, the Founder and CEO of Lawn Love.
Some of my favorite memories as a child are playing on my grandparents' front lawn. I remember how expansive it seemed, and I loved the smell when it was freshly cut. My grandpa took… -
Turn that Space Next to Your Sidewalk into a Garden
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) You can turn these thin curbside strips of soil into greenspace that grows food, tackles the climate crisis, and provides many more benefits. Here’s how. -
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Meet Our Members: Interview with Brady Quirk-Garvan
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) Brady Quirk-Garvan is a Charleston-based activist, SRI consultant, and longtime friend to Green America. Associate editor Sytonia Reid spoke with Brady to learn more about his background and vision for the future. -
The True Cost of Two-Day Shipping
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) Amazon continues to grow in popularity for its low prices and fast delivery. But warehouse workers behind the scenes are paying for it all with bottom-level salaries and back-breaking work. -
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Success!: CVS Responds to Consumers and Takes Significant Steps to "Skip the Slip," Move to Digital, Non-toxic Receipts
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) COVID-Fueled 10% Decline in Paper Receipts “Could Become Permanent”; Target Also Makes Progress.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 20, 2020 – As paper receipt usage sees a dramatic reduction because of the COVID-19 pandemic, CVS, the largest U.S.… -
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The time for action has never been more urgent. According to NASA, the past nine years have been the warmest since modern record-keeping began in 1880. Shrinking glaciers, droughts, rising seas, heat waves—we have more than enough evidence to… -
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The Allergen-Free Bedroom
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) We spend an average of eight hours a day in our bedrooms. Learn how to make your room as comfortable—and allergen-free—as possible. -
Beyond Lead: Toxins in Toys
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) You need to look out for more than just lead. Here is your guide to avoiding to toxins in children's toys. -