Entries tagged News

  1. Would you bungee jump for the environment? 5 creative climate demonstrations

    By Gloria Dawson Posted Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:19am PDT for daily_green_news 1 Comments

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    Millions of people took to the streets Saturday for the 350 Day of Climate Action, urging world leaders to reduce global warming pollution. Here's a look at some of the most visually creative demonstrations. Read full post »

  2. Maldives’ government holds first underwater meeting

    By Ted Nelson Posted Fri Oct 23, 2009 2:08am PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 2 Comments

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    A recent Maldives' government ceremony was literally held underwater to draw attention to the global fight against climate change before the Copenhagen meetings in December. Read full post »

  3. California crowned most energy efficient by ACEEE

    By Megan Treacy Posted Thu Oct 22, 2009 7:19pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

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    The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released their third annual state energy efficiency scorecard yesterday and the most energy efficient state was, no surprise, California, while Wyoming was ranked dead last. Read full post »

  4. Where is the auto stimulus money going?

    By Ted Nelson Posted Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:17pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments

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    The energy department has begun to dole out $25 billion in loans designated for the development of fuel-efficient vehicles. ... Read full post »

  5. 85 bogus swine flu prevention claims

    By Dan Shapley Posted Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:11am PDT for daily_green_news 2 Comments

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    Which hand sanitizers work? Is the vaccine safe? Read this before buying any swine flu remedy advertised on the Web. Read full post »

  6. EPA will regulate GHG emissions

    By Megan Treacy Posted Thu Oct 1, 2009 1:21pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

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    As has been assumed for months, the EPA announced it will move forward with plans to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, but it will keep its focus on large emitters -- those that produce 25,000 tons or more of CO2 a year, like power plants and industrial Read full post »

  7. Reactions to the Kerry-Boxer climate bill

    By Dan Shapley Posted Thu Oct 1, 2009 5:25am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

    Environmental groups are nearly unanimous in praising the new attempt to counteract global warming, but several organizations sound warning notes. Read full post »

  8. EPA admits chemical law inadequate for protecting Americans from harmful exposure

    By Jane Kelly / Environmental Health News Posted Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:20am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

    President Obama's top environmental official announced today a new push for transforming the way the nation regulates toxic chemicals that may endanger people and the environment. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson called t Read full post »

  9. Senate version of climate bill more aggressive on GHG emissions

    By Megan Treacy Posted Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:07pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

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    The U.S. Senate version of the climate bill, updated from the version passed by the House back in June, will be released on Thursday, but a draft has been made available ahead of time. ... Read full post »

  10. Six new global warming facts

    By Dan Shapley Posted Tue Sep 29, 2009 6:55am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

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    A flurry of political and scientific activity followed the world's leaders to Pittsburgh last week, where the G20 met to discuss, among other things, global warming. Here's a look at some of the most important developments: World Is Getting Hotter, F Read full post »