Our quest continues for the truths and lies behind the big eco-issues. Click on the links below for more information about the topics discussed on Big Green Lies and to watch segments from the premiere.

The Real Meat of the Organic Food Debate
Everyone’s hungry for organic food, and it’s easy to see why: These are foods produced without chemical insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers not to mention antibiotics, hormones and genetically modification. But are they better for the environment?
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Should a Pollution Alert be Issued for Your Living Room?
Probably. And we can tell you why.
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The Inside Poop on Diapers
If there are infants or toddlers in your life, there may be no bigger environmental decision than whether to use cloth or disposable diapers – the typical child requires up to 8,000 diaper changes before he or she is toilet trained. So which is better for the environment?
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Don’t Sweat the Gasoline
For years our elders have counseled that if we really want to save gasoline, we should drive with our car’s air conditioner off. Roll down your windows instead goes the popular wisdom. You may eat a some truck exhaust, but you won’t have to gas up at every exit. Is that really the case?
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Buy a Hybrid Car?
In an age of fluctuating gasoline prices, hybrid cars can seem like automotive salvation. But are hybrids really the answer for everyone?
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