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Italy’s extra virgin olive oil isn’t always so virgin, or so Italian

Business, Economics and Jobs

It’s good for your health. The best chefs wouldn’t be caught without it. And Americans love the stuff. But are we getting the REAL stuff? Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Italy?

France considers big tax hike on key ingredient in Nutella

Health & Medicine
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Science Note: Palm Oil

French Senator Proposes ‘Nutella Tax’

Global Politics

EPA Red Lights Palm Oil

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The curse of Nigeria’s oil

Environment

Photojournalist Ed Kashi speaks with anchor Lisa Mullins about his documentary work in of one of the most troubled and volatile oil producing lands in the world: the Niger Delta in Nigeria.

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Party with olive oil

Arts, Culture & Media

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Sarah Breckenridge, editor of finecooking.com and olive-oil connoisseur, on exploring the world of olive oil.

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