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The retail giant will rate its products based on environmental impact.

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Clear, cold, and filled with life, this special waterway is protected by towns using new ultraviolet treatment instead of poisonous chlorine to treat their sewage.

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Lake Naivasha, at the head of the Great Rift Valley, is one of Kenya's most popular natural attractions -- but it may not be there for much longer. Water levels are dropping fast, with a devastating effect on the region's wildlife. But while some put the problems down to climate change, others point the finger at the intensive horticulture around the shore, with farms siphoning the lake's water to grow roses.

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Asia share markets cheered by U.S., China economic hopes, while Mazda jumps on report of hybrid plans.

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China sees a renewable energy boom as the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitter tries to shake its reliance on dirty coal.

Environment Minister Peter Garrett has been labelled a sell-out after her approved a uranium mine for South Australia.

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Thousands turned out to say goodbye to Steve McNair in one of the biggest funerals in memory in his home state of Mississippi. He was shot and killed in a murder-suicide a week ago. (July 11)

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President Barack Obama struck an optimistic note as he wrapped up the G-8 summit. Before leaving Italy, Obama held his first meeting with Pope Benedict XVI. (July 10)

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Volvo officially debute a new environmentally friendly hybrid double-decker bus on to the streets of London.

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As Britons celebrate Green Britain Day, people across the nation are asked to think green in efforts to reduce the country's carbon footprint.

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Kevin Rudd has scored a diplomatic coup after his approach to fighting climate change.

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President Barack Obama says major economies meeting at a forum in L'Aquila, Italy made a good start on the effort to curb climate change, but there is more work to be done.

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As the climate heats up, the world is grappling with how to produce cheap energy from renewable sources. A Californian company has found a way to offer cut-rate fees for installing solar panels.

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The G8 countries are reaching out to developing countries during their summit in L'Aquila, Italy, as they discuss climate change and trade.

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Environmentalists have praised a tiny town in NSW for banning the sale of bottled water.

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Jake Tapper takes a look at how leaders have fallen short on some commitments.

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In the Western Ghats mountains range along the western side of India, a rare bat species and a unique cave ecosystem teeming with other wildlife are threatened by the planned construction of a hydroelectric dam.

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Leaders from the Group of Eight nations are meeting in the Italian town of L'Aquila to discuss the economic crisis and their goals on climate change.

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G8 leaders believe the world economy still faces 'significant risks', according to summit draft documents that also reflect failure to agree climate change goals for 2050.

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Obama joins summit partners for talks on global economy and climate change.

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On the eve of the G8 summit in Italy, environmental group Greenpeace tied a life size "iceberg" on the river Seine, across the Eiffel Tower, in Paris on Tuesday to raise the world's leaders' awarness on climate change.

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Environmentalists warn of "catastrophic effects" unless world leaders meeting this week in Italy take specific steps to limit global warming.

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Environmentalists warn of "catastrophic effects" unless world leaders meeting this week in Italy take specific steps to limit global warming.

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Protected by the Endangered Species Act, Aleutian geese have made a spectacular recovery - causing serious problems in California as they graze by the thousands in farmers' fields.

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Try a hand-push mower for your lawn and leave no carbon footprint.

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Hitachi is deep in the eco-battery push, spending up to $310 million with a huge boost in capacity of lithium-ion batteries for hybrid cars.

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Gunmen in a green minivan opened fire on a group of teenagers waiting at a bus stop near a Detroit school on Tuesday, wounding seven, including two who were in critical condition. (June 30)

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China's Internet software, called "Green Dam", has sparked international concerns, but the real challenge may be the nation's own PC market.

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Climate change legislation barely passes in the House, moves on to the Senate.

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The environmental police in Brazil have seized truck loads of tropical hardwood in a major raid on illegal loggers in the Amazon.

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The US House of Representatives has passed a climate change bill aimed at reducing the country's emissions.

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Mexico is famous for its ceramic ware. While it's quaint, following in their fathers footsteps is a risk to their health. One non-profit program is encouraging potters to change their ways.

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India's government has spent millions to clean up the Yamuna River, but it remains one of the world's most polluted waterways, flowing through the capital and past the Taj Mahal.

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Four Iranian soccer players who wore green wrist bands during a World Cup qualifier have been banned from the team for life.

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Mercedes, Toyota and BMW show off their hybrid and electric vehicles, which are taking part in a UK government scheme aimed at accelerating the availability of low carbon cars to consumers.

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Some new creatures are calling Aiken, South Carolina, home. A biology professor there is housing some Burmese pythons to study them, but not everyone is happy about the new residents. (June 23)

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The UK is trialling a selection of electric, hybrid and other low carbon emission cars from major automakers in a 'drive' to push foward greener motoring.

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Find out how national parks are trying to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 'greening' their own operations. (June 23)