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Evian maker Danone defeats lawsuit over ‘carbon neutral’ claim: ‘Technically true’

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Evian maker Danone defeats lawsuit over ‘carbon neutral’ claim: ‘Technically true’

The maker of Evian spring water, Danone, won the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging its “carbon neutral” claim on bottles, as a US judge reversed his earlier ruling letting the proposed class action proceed. Consumers accused Danone of defrauding them into buying Evian, not knowing that its manufacturing process allowed the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. … Read more

Are you a ‘neutral friend’? Here’s why that’s a red flag

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Are you a ‘neutral friend’? Here’s why that’s a red flag

“Neutral friend” is a four-letter word. In this divided world, we’re often called on to pick a side — and that’s especially true of our relationships. Yet, there will always be some folks who insist that impartiality is the most level-headed approach — and that’s dubious, according to a burgeoning interpersonal discourse on the so-called … Read more