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Is 'green' investing actually environmentally friendly?

February 18, 2015 9:45 AM

Does "green" investing really do anything for the climate? Is it more than a vote for values we agree with?

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How race, skin tone affects school discipline of girls

February 18, 2015 9:06 AM

By Emily Kaiser

Black girls in the United States are suspended six times more than white girls, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education.

Volunteer fighters

Lynsey Addario on photographing war zones

February 17, 2015 10:20 AM

Her new memoir, "It's What I Do," talks about making it as a woman in a male-dominated field and the importance of remembering the humans in front of the camera.

Measles vaccine

How anti-vaccine movement sounds to autistic community

February 17, 2015 9:45 AM

As the measles outbreak pits anti-vaxxers against other parents, autistic writer Sarah Kurchak says she takes the argument personally.

'Section 60': Where war comes home

February 13, 2015 10:00 AM

Robert M. Poole explores the lives and deaths of veterans buried in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery.

Ragweed pollen

How climate change affects health in Minnesota

February 5, 2015 9:06 AM

On a special edition of Climate Cast this week, Kerri Miller and Paul Huttner discuss the connection between climate change and our health.

Woman online

The dangers of being a woman online

February 4, 2015 10:20 AM

Why do women disproportionately experience threats and violence online? What can be done about it?

Measles, mumps and rubella vaccine

Measles outbreak: Your vaccine questions, answered

February 4, 2015 10:06 AM

We got so many questions and comments after the show that we wanted to spend time answering some more questions about vaccines.

Harper Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

Harper Lee, Where have you been?

February 3, 2015 2:25 PM

By Tracy Mumford

With news of a new book coming out after 60 years, exploring the mystery of Harper Lee.

'My Brilliant Friend' is Kerri's book pick

February 3, 2015 10:50 AM

A mysterious Italian author breaks through in the U.S. with a new series about female friendship.