Entries tagged Pollution
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Ask Umbra on trash, toxics, and tots
By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments
Tips on composting, fumigated imports, and off-gassing baby furniture. Read full post »
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Everything you know about going green is wrong
By Dan Shapley for daily_green_news 2 Comments
Why driving the most fuel-efficient car and buying the most energy-efficient appliance matter much less than we think. (Hint: It's all about stuff.) Read full post »
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What's at stake in the Copenhagen climate talks
By Douglas Fischer for daily_green_news 0 Comments
The next round of United Nations talks about global warming are the most important yet. Read full post »
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Bacteria could rid the world of packaging waste
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 2 Comments
Consumer and shipping packaging can be incredibly wasteful. Some companies are downsizing their packaging, but many products still come wrapped and boxed in ridiculous amounts of plastic, paper, cardboard -- you name it. One designer has come Read full post »
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Is balsamic vinegar poisoning you?
By Jane Kay / Environmental Health News for daily_green_news 0 Comments
Studies show concerning levels of lead, which can cause permanent brain damage when children are exposed, in certain vinegars -- even high-end aged balsamic varieties. Read full post »
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Stunning photos of birds filled with plastic
By Lori Bongiorno for greenpicks 6 Comments
Many of the plastic things we throw away end up in the oceans, where birds and other animals mistake the pieces for food. A photographer shows the dramatic result. Read full post »
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Is danger lurking in your living room?
By Cameron Bard for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments
Indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. But smart choices in paint, furniture, and flooring can clear it up. Read full post »
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EPA will regulate GHG emissions
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
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 »
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Reactions to the Kerry-Boxer climate bill
By Dan Shapley 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 »
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Ask Umbra on anti-idling campaigns
By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org for grist_ask_umbra 1 Comments
Idling a passenger car is almost always unnecessary, it wastes gas, and it produces myriad air pollutants. Read full post »
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