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There's a word for people who leave the oil and gas business because of its impact on the environment: "climate quitters." A new social group aims to help workers who are considering taking the leap.

In new video shot on the International Space Station, NASA posed the question: How far can you throw a football in a zero-G environment? Astronaut Tim Kopra threw for 564,664 yards.

Peter Aronson reports from Mississippi on Kids Quest, a child care center at the Grand Casino Biloxi. Gamblers with children appreciate the convenience that Kids Quest provides. With its colorful atmosphere and video karaoke, Kids Quest is also popular among kids. Gambling critics argue that by offering child care, casinos are only encouraging compulsive gambling among parents. While the people who run the Kids Quest at the Grand Casino Biloxi believe that they provide a safe and exciting environment for kids, they are worried that some parents over-use the facility.

Linda Wertheimer speaks with Ron Elving, political editor of the Congressional Quarterly; and Phil Duncan -- editor of CQ's book Politics in America. They discuss upcoming House and Senate races. Incumbents appear safe this time around, except for a handful of Republican Freshmen, unlike the election of 1994 when many incumbents were voted out. Both Elving and Duncan predict the Republicans will maintain control of the House, while who gets control of the Senate is too close to call. The issues of this election-- Medicare, the environment and welfare-- have been set in motion by the Democrats, who really have pushed the Congressional agenda for this election.

In the second of two reports on school principals, NPR's Wendy Kaufman visits a nationally recognized training program at the University of Washington. The Danforth Program offers mentors and real world experience to people who want to become principals. Discussions include child development, labor relations, and insurance liability, as well as special education and legal issues. Participants are encouraged to examine their values, strengths, and weaknesses, to better equip themselves for changing school environments.

Food labels have become battlegrounds. Government regulators, companies and food movement activists have been fighting over what belongs on the label. (GMOs? Trans fats? Claims that bran prevents heart disease?) We asked four big thinkers for their dream food label.

Whole Foods recently decided it would not buy produce from farmers who used treated sewage sludge, also known as biosolids, on their fields. But scientists say this is a mistake — the material is safe and benefits the environment in lots of different ways.

If you're confused by the fight over genetically modified food — and even more if your mind is already made up — you might want to turn to an investigation of the topic carried out by the environmental website Grist. Instead of preaching to the deep-green choir, Grist's in-depth series questioned its faith.

As the president prepares to travel to Asia, the White House says a trade deal would boost U.S. exports. But opponents say the Trans-Pacific Partnership would hurt the environment and U.S. jobs.

American farmers receive billions of dollars each year in "conservation payments" that are intended to protect the environment. Some environmentalists say the payments deserve scrutiny — and reform.