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Monsanto's Sugar Beets: Larger Than the Law

Fossil FreeMartha van Gelder explores how Monsanto gained control of the US sugar beet market -- making most US-produced sugar genetically modified »

How to Invest Fossil-Free

Fossil FreeWe can make a US clean-energy economy a reality by refusing to invest in companies that are destroying our planet. Find fossil-free mutual funds, financial planners, and asset managers here »

Mega-Banks Prey on Payday Borrowers

RecyclingCharging 300-percent interest on borrowers who need a loan just to make it to payday? That's business as usual at the mega-banks »

National Geographic Admits Recycled Paper Benefits

Our Better Paper Project has been working to shift the magazine industry to recycled paper for a decade. NatGeo's new announcement is a breakthrough »

7 Green Fabrics & 8 Labels to Look For

Our Green American shows you what's at stake with your clothing choices.  We help you avoid toxic dyes and finishes, unsustainable fabrics, and sweatshop labor, and we point you toward the green businesses that are taking green fashion mainstream »

9 GMO Ingredients to Watch Out For

Find out what US crops are almost entirely genetically modified (GM), get 6 green shopping tips for avoiding GMOs, and learn more about labeling laws, in our Green American magazine »