Entries tagged Pollution
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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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Senate version of climate bill more aggressive on GHG emissions
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
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 »
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Apple raises bar for environmental disclosure
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
Apple has bowed to pressure and has updated the environment section of its website to include its must inclusive GHG emissions information to date. ... Read full post »
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Six new global warming facts
By Dan Shapley for daily_green_news 0 Comments
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 »
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How to find a nontoxic hair salon
By TDG Community for daily_green_news 0 Comments
The beauty industry is slowly greening up, and switching to safer, more natural products. Some pioneering shops are leading the way. Read full post »
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Surprising ways to protect your family from breast cancer
By Janet Gray for daily_green_news 1 Comments
Find out eight things in your environment that can raise your risk of getting breast cancer -- and how to easily avoid them. Read full post »
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