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  1. Is there lead in your salad dressing?

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:21pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

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    Some balsamic vinegars contain unsafe levels of lead, so be careful what you put on the salad, especially for children. Read full post »

  2. Waste heat could power computers, cell phones

    By Megan Treacy Posted Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:52pm PST for ecogeek 0 Comments

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    Close to 60 percent of the energy produced by burning fuels or generated by power plants is lost as excess heat.  Computers, cars and cell phones all have to get rid of excess heat to run properly, creating a significant energy waste. ... Read full post »

  3. Compressed air cars less efficient than electric cars

    By Megan Treacy Posted Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:23am PST for ecogeek 2 Comments

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    It has been assumed that compressed air cars are cleaner than battery electric cars,  but the reality is they are quite inefficient. ... Read full post »

  4. This Friday, don’t just buy nothing — use nothing!

    By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:53pm PST for grist_ask_umbra 1 Comments

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    This weekend, take a stand in the face of crises of ecology, psychology, and faith. Read full post »

  5. Which is greener, a real or fake Christmas tree?

    By Brian Clark Howard Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:45am PST for daily_green_news 3 Comments

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    Real or artificial? Living or organic? Which is the right Christmas tree right for you? Read full post »

  6. Eight ways we should clean up our food supply

    By Robyn O'Brien Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:01am PST for daily_green_news 0 Comments

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    What we need to do to protect children's health and the environment, as well as our own well-being. Read full post »

  7. Countdown to consensus on action against global warming?

    By Editors of E / The Environmental Magazine Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:57am PST for daily_green_news 0 Comments

    What negotiators hope to accomplish at the COP15 Copenhagen UN Climate Chance Conference. Read full post »

  8. Ask Umbra on trash, toxics, and tots

    By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:50am PST for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

    Tips on composting, fumigated imports, and off-gassing baby furniture. Read full post »

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