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Pope Benedict XVI: Beware "Poisons and Pollution"
Pope Benedict used stronger language than in the past to renew his call for the world to protect the earth's resources and to stop being so greedy and materialistic.
Bush Protects Vast Tracts of Ocean
President Bush has protected two vast tracts of marine wilderness in the oceans, preventing commercial fishing, mining and other activities, in an effort to shore up his dismal environmental legacy.
How Many Pets Are Poisoned by Lawn Pesticides?
A new Web site allows veterinarians to report and track pesticide poisonings so dogs, cats and other pets can be better protected.
Do "Detox" Products Really Work?
When it comes to "detox" claims by diets, foot pads, soaps and creams or other products, it's buyer beware. Most claims are unsubstantiated and dubious, according to a new analysis.
Tennessee Coal Ash Spill, as Seen from Space
Before and after images by NASA of the TVA Kingston Fossil power plant coal ash spill show the extent of pollution across the Tennessee landscape.
Coral Growing at Slowest Rate in 400 Years
To save the world's corals, global emissions of carbon dioxide will have to slow, not only to stop global warming but to stop ocean acidification. New research shows that the Great Barrier reef is growing at the slowest rate in 400 years.
Will Tennessee Coal Ash Spill Be the Exxon Valdez of Clean Coal?
A breached dam at a coal plant causes the nation's largest coal ash spill, begging the question: Is "clean coal" an oxymoron?
2008 Natural Disasters Among Deadliest and Costliest on Record
Natural disasters in 2008 cost the world more in money and lives than almost any other year on record.
Introducing the Ecofont
The Dutch creative communications company Spranq has created a font that can cut the use of ink by about 20%.
In Kingston, Tenn. Coal Ash (Hundreds of Acres of It) for Christmas
A breached dam at a coal plant causes the nation's largest coal ash spill, begging the question: Is "clean coal" an oxymoron?
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Courts Wish You Merry Christmas and Clean Air
A court has reinstated the Bush Administration's Clean Air Interstate Rule, CAIR, which will limit smog and acid rain in the eastern half of the country.
Should Obama Spend Stimulus Cash on Green Jobs?
Obama's transition team is debating whether and how much to invest in green jobs and green infrastructure in its gigantic economic stimulus package.
The Most Extreme Weather of 2008
From hurricanes and tornadoes, to flooding and drought ... from wildfires and heat waves to the ozone hole and arctic sea ice melting, 2008 was notable for the strange extreme weather, possibly due to global warming.
We Need Your 2009 Green Predictions
2009 Green Predictions on energy, gas prices, eco-celebs and more.
DIY Organic Baby Food
Everything you need to know about organic baby food, courtesy of Ask an Organic Mom blogger Lexy Zissu, author of The Complete Organic Pregnancy.
Obama's Cabinet Sends a Signal: Global Warming Will Be a Priority
Obama's energy, environmental, science and even labor advisers show that global warming will be a priority in 2009 and beyond.
Which of These Cars Will Get 100 MPG?
22 teams are now official contestants for the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize. They are building the clean cars of the future; electric vehicles, hybrids, advanced diesels and more.
Stunning Photos of Antarctica
In "Antarctica: A Call to Action," Sebastian Copeland seeks to inspire concern about the icy continent, and the global warming that threatens it.
U.S. Scientists to EPA: Phthalates Are a Health Concern
Phthalates, a class of hormone-mimicking chemicals found in cosmetics, air fresheners, plastics and other common household products, need urgent study, according to the National Research Council.
U.S. Acknowledges Risk of Abrupt Climate Change
Persistent drought in the Southwest, an ice-free Arctic, rapid sea-level rise and a slowdown in the Gulf Stream are all possible this century, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey scientific assessment. Meanwhile, the EPA has again rejected scie
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U.S. Declares 6 Penguin Species Threatened
Several penguin species will be listed as endangered or threatened, under a proposal by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. While global warming is mentioned, it is not considered the chief threat by the federal agency in charge of administering the
'Death Map' Study: Heat Waves Kill More Than Any Other Natural Disaster Pages: 2
According to new research, heat waves kill far more Americans than any other natural hazard, despite the popular perception that hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes are the most dangerous natural hazards. Further, heat waves could reach peaks of 14
2008 Among Hottest Years Ever
New measurements suggest that 2008 is among the top 10 warmest years ever recorded, and that global warming is having the most dramatic early effects in the Arctic.
The True Cost of Asbestos: More Than 7,000 Years of Human Life Lost
Asbestos has cost more than 7,000 years of productive life from American workers, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study of asbestosis and "years of potential life lost" due to asbestos exposure.
7 Green Gifts Inspired by Your Favorite Celebrities
Green celebrities have inspired great green gifts with their new eco-conscious companies, from Begley's cleaning products to green baby products by Trista Sutter and Soleil Moon Frye, or wine by Sam Neill.
Obama's Interior Secretary Likely to Slow Energy Development
Obama's pick for Interior Department secretary, Sen. Ken Salazar (D-Colo.), is likely to be more friendly to environmental concerns than the Bush Administration's leaders.
FDA, Under Bush, Won't Ban Bisphenol A
While the FDA has rejected calls to regulate Bisphenol A in plastics, the Obama administration is showing some signs that it might ban or restrict its use.
EPA's Most Wanted Fugitives: Stories Behind the Crimes
The crime stories behind the EPA's new list of most wanted fugitives are fascinating.
Why Do N.J. Greens Oppose Lisa Jackson's Promotion to Lead Obama's EPA?
Some green groups in New Jersey think Obama has made a bad choice in promoting N.J. DEP Commissioner Lisa Jackson to be EPA administrator.
Pequitobun Makes Vintage Jewelry New Again
Pequitobun jewelry takes old vintage jewelry and remakes it into unique new green jewelry.
Obama Names Environmental and Energy Team
Obama has named his energy secretary, Environmental Protection Agency administrator and other members of his environmental and energy team: Lisa Jackson, Carol Browner, Steven Chu, and Nancy Sutley.
Senate Could Strip Environmental Rules from Auto Industry Bailout
The Senate will likely weaken environmental standards associated with the Detroit auto bailout before passing it.
Obama and Gore Meet, Envisioning a New Era in U.S. Climate Leadership
President-elect Obama met with Gore, as experts condemn Bush's environmental policy.
Beauty Industry Removing Phthalates from Cosmetics
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics says personal care products are getting safer, with fewer phthalates.
How Green Is the Auto Bailout?
The auto bailout includes some provisions for improving the fuel economy of the American auto fleet.
Gift Idea: Rescue a Chimp
Instead of buying something this holiday, give the gift of a chimpanzee sponsorship with the Jane Goodall Institute.
Which U.S. Communities Are Using More Public Transportation?
A new report highlights the increased ridership of public transportation, including those communities that have seen the most increased ridership of buses, light rail, subways and other modes of public transit.
Turn Your Idle Computer into a Clean Energy Research Machine
IBM and Harvard University have just provided one good exception to the usual advice to turn off your computer when it's not in use: The Clean Energy Project.
Forget Copenhagen. Forget the U.N. (Do These 4 Things Instead)
The four factors that most affect an individual's carbon dioxide pollution and contribution to global warming.
Vote For Your Favorite Fall Photos
Submit your photos of fall landscape scenery and other fall scenes, like wildlife, for inclusion in The Daily Green's gallery. Then vote on your favorite.
Court Rejects Activists' Environment-Saving Defense
Florida environmentalists have been convicted after they protested building a new power plant. The defense argued they were acting to save the planet.
No Love in Zimbabwe's Time of Cholera
Zimbabwe, suffering under economic and social chaos in the wake of Robert Mugabe's stalemate with his rival, is now addled with cholera, due to poor sanitation and lack of clean water.
Tapped for Commerce Secretary, Bill Richardson to Seek Green Jobs
As Barack Obama tapped Bill Richardson for Commerce Secretary, the popular Hispanic politician will be seeking economic development through green jobs, especially in renewable energy.
Skiers to World: Save Our Slopes from Global Warming
Elite skiers and snowboarders are calling on the negotiators at the U.N. climate summit to act aggressively to stop global warming. Their sports are endangered.
Obama Wants to Fix Up Your House
President-elect Obama is considering a home energy efficiency improvement initiative as part of his economic recovery plan.
$140 Million Settlement Reached in Asbestos Case
W.R. Grace chemical company has reached a $140 million settlement in the asbestos case about contaminated insulation (Zonolite).
BLM Pulls Drilling Leases from Utah Wilderness
The BLM has removed from auction 100,000 acres of Utah wilderness, which won't be available for oil and gas leases or drilling.
China Warming Up to Consensus on Climate Change
China beings to speak more seriously on global warming, as world leaders meet in Poznan, Poland to discuss climate change.
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