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What will you swap for Fairtrade?As part of Fairtrade Fortnight, which kicked off on the 22nd of February, people are being urged to fill their shopping baskets with Fairtrade products rather than their usual purchases. |
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New Standards Developed for ‘Natural’ Cleaning ProductsThe personal care industry has long demanded stricter standards for products labeled “natural,” and in February, the Natural Products Association (NPA), the group representing retailers and manufacturers including Whole Foods and Clorox Co., has released new standards for home-care products. |
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Dallaglio’s charity cyclists back in BritainCharity cyclists have followed former England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio through the Channel Tunnel to reach the UK leg of a 1,700-mile sponsored bike ride. |
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Honey bees can say ‘stop’Not only can honeybees tell hive-mates where food is, the flying creatures can also warn each other about possibly troublesome spots, researchers say. |
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The election run-up: what about women?Winning the female vote is crucial to winning the forthcoming general election, so much so it’s even been billed the "Mumsnet election". |
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Government pledges cash for eco-driversThe Government has promised to slash 25% off the price of a low-carbon car up to a maximum of £5,000 as part of plans to reduce the UK's carbon footprint. |
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San Fran regains sea lion of approvalTourists, photographers and wildlife enthusiasts flock to San Francisco to spot the sea lions who have returned to Pier 39 in the city - after inexplicably leaving in November 2009. |
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Dallaglio’s charity cyclists back in BritainCharity cyclists have followed former England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio through the Channel Tunnel to reach the UK leg of a 1,700-mile sponsored bike ride. |
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First India-Pakistan talks since 2008 Mumbai attacksIndia and Pakistan have begun their first high-level talks since the devastating attacks on the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay) at the end of 2008. |
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Bill Gates calls for energy miraclesMicrosoft founder Bill Gates is calling for "energy miracles" to help achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050. |
