Mar 19th, 2010 · David Kirby's book Animal Factory tells the story of three people whose lives have been adversely affected by the growth of factory farms. Part investigative report, part thriller, this book explores the environmental and health impact of raising animals in confinement.
Mar 15th, 2010 · A public agency in Minnesota is engaged in a cutting-edge experiment with flexible work schedules. It's called a results-only work environment, and it gives everyone in an office ultimate freedom to do their jobs — whenever and wherever they want — so long as the work gets done.
Feb 18th, 2010 · Identical twins look alike and share the same DNA, but they aren't completely identical. Some of the differences can be caused by the environment. But a new study says the differences can also depend on which genes are switched on, and which aren't.
Feb 3rd, 2010 · After years of polluting and contaminating the environment, the American Smelting and Refining Company's notorious copper-smelting plant in El Paso, Texas, will be cleaned up this year. Asarco will also pay $1.79 billion to settle claims for pollution at more than 80 sites throughout the country.
Jan 31st, 2010 · Sixteen-year-old Alexander Kendrick's prize-winning invention combines "teen-tech" with underground communication. His text messaging device could help rescue stranded cavers and preserve sensitive cave environments.
Jan 20th, 2010 · A British woman finally made it home for Christmas. Before last month's holiday, she went out to buy a turkey. She and her husband live in a cottage on Cape Wrath, at the northwestern tip of Britain. Getting inland involved a car drive, a boat trip and a bus ride. Snow blocked her return trip for 30 days. After the weather improved, she told the BBC, "We knew when we moved here, it was going to be quite a harsh environment."
Jan 18th, 2010 · Chinese Internet professionals are watching Google closely after it threatened to pull out of the China market last week. How China's government responds to Google could complicate an already restrictive business environment for Chinese Internet companies. The government is showing that it envisions the Internet developing in China in ways that are very different from the rest of the world.
Jan 11th, 2010 · CareerCast compiled a list of the 200 best and worst jobs of 2010 based on environment, income, employment outlook, physical demands and stress. The best job of actuary pays well and sounds like interesting enough work; but the worst job on the list — roustabout — at least has a nice ring to it, although the pay is poor. Karen DeToro is an actuary, and Adam Henry works offshore as a roustabout. They chat about the merits of their own jobs.