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For decades, products containing the material asbestos were widely used until scientists discovered the devastating health effects of prolonged asbestos exposure. When exactly was asbestos banned and more importantly why? Read more
Planned obsolescence is how companies trick you into buying new products over and over again. Here are the biggest examples of planned obsolescence and how it affects the planet. Read more
What is a Certified B Corporation? The answer is complex. While B corporations may not differ much from conventional corporations, measures must be taken to become a Certified B Corp. Read more
How does fracking work and why is it controversial? Will it help to end the energy crisis or will it help to end the world? Find out by reading more. Read more
Equity, respect and transparency are at the heart of fair trade's definition. Here, we dive into what fair trade is, what it does, and the controversy surrounding it. Read more
Can we save the planet by reducing the economy? Degrowth says we can. Learn what degrowth is and how it can help fight climate change. Read more
You have the right to union membership. Find out how to start a union in eight steps, get your coworkers on board to vote 'yes' and negotiate for higher pay, benefits and more. Read more
Black snow is a relatively recently understood phenomenon. Unfortunately, it is caused by man-made climate change as much as it further contributes to climate change. Read more
Nestlé products are among the most maligned by ethically conscious consumers. But why? We'll take a quick look at what controversies give Nestlé such a bad rap. Read more
We know it's bad. But how much do we actually know about animal testing in the US? Is it a thing of the past, or does it continue to lurk behind our favorite products? Read more
