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On Obama's Day-1 Priority List: Protect Public Lands
President-Elect Barack Obama will likely undo a Bush directive to open public lands near three Utah national parks to oil and gas drilling.
10 More Highlights from the Marine Census of Life
The Marine Census of Life reports on exciting new discoveries from the world's oceans.
10 Highlights from the Marine Census of Life
The Marine Census of Life reports on exciting new discoveries from the world's oceans.
Your Electronics Waste Is a Pollution Nightmare in China
60 Minutes profiles the toxic industry of electronics recycling Sunday. Don't miss it.
Toy Hall of Fame Inducts the Stick
The National Toy Museum has inducted the stick.
Gore to Obama: 3 First Steps to Solve Climate Crisis
Al Gore, via his organization, has some advice for President-Elect Barack Obama and his energy policy team.
Hurricane Paloma Headed for Landfall as Major Storm
Nearly a month after Hurricane Omar reared up in the Caribbean, Hurricane Paloma could reach major Category 3 status as it approaches the Cayman Islands and Cuba.
Greed, Bribes ... and Renewable Energy?
Wind power is a booming business, and regulators have taken aim at greed and corruption in siting wind farms in New York state, as renewable energy grows.
A Fuel Additive That Cuts Pollution? Don't Buy It
Biofriendly has agreed to pay more than $1 million because it made and sold a fuel additive that it claimed reduced pollution, but which had not been tested or registered.
Tropical Storm Paloma Threatens Central America and Cuba
Nearly a month after Hurricane Omar reared up in the Caribbean, Tropical Storm Paloma is threatening to grow into a hurricane as it circles back from the Central American coast and heads toward Cuba.
7 of the "Dirty Dozen" Ousted in Election
Voters opted not to elect seven of 12 "Dirty Dozen" lawmakers identified by the League of Conservation Voters.
Worst Flooding in 35 Years Kills Dozens in Vietnam
Dozens are dead as Hanoi, Vietnam suffers from its worst flooding in 35 years.
Ethanol Industry Reeling
Corn ethanol industry is suffering from oil price declines and corn commodity fluctuations.
New Energy for America
Barack Obama will be the next president, and he will have to tackle tough challenges, not least of which is global warming and energy policy.
Study: More Rain Equals More Autism
A new study raises an interesting question: Why is it children who live in rainy counties tend to be more likely to develop autism?
President Tricks Environment, Treats Factory Farms
Polluting Factory Farms Will Have Fewer Restrictions Thanks to New Bush Rule. There Goes the Water Supply...
Surprise! 'Bug Bombs' Are Bad for Your Health
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report finds that bug bombs, or pesticide foggers, can easily cause human illness.
Judge: NYC Taxis Can't Be Forced to Go Green
A judge will prevent NYC from improving the fuel economy of its taxi fleet by as much as three times.
Cat Food Recalled
Cat food sold at Wal-Mart in 15 states has been recalled because of possible salmonella contamination.
White House Works to Rewrite Rules
As a Farewell Gesture, Bush Administration Seeks to Weaken Rules on Environment and Consumer Protection.
'Ecological Debt' Leading to Different Kind of Credit Crunch
The world is accumulating a vast ecological debt as we consume more natural resources than can naturally be provided. That means we're exhausting important resources and will pay.
FDA Allows Bisphenol-A at 10 Times the Safe Level
An independent panel has criticized the FDA for ignoring independent science and pronouncing Bisphenol A safe at levels 10 times the true safe level.
Pioneering Hospitals Ban Pesticides
Thirteen Maryland hospitals will ban chemical pesticides in favor of IPM -- Integrated Pest Management -- to reduce toxic exposures.
New Global Warming Warnings, from Tropics to the North Pole
Arctic sea ice is thinning to an unprecedented degree and corals are likely to bleach faster than expected, all due to global warming.
Sen. Ted Stevens: Guilty
Sen. Ted Stevens was convicted of seven counts of corruption in connection to an alleged oil bribery scheme.
By 2090, the World Could Be Done with Fossil Fuels
Aggressive investments in renewable energy -- 30% above what would be spent otherwise -- could ween the world off fossil fuels by 2090.
Long Distance Love Takes A Toll
Think You're The Only One Suffering for Love? Planet Earth Feels It Too.
11 Powerful Environmental Messages
These images from various ad campaigns around the globe remind us that the planet is in peril.
They Campaigned for Renewable Energy. They Were Labeled Terrorists
Environmentalists in Maryland were put on a terrorist watch list despite there being no evidence they were involved in anything criminal or violent. They engaged in civil disobedience.
Yikes! China's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Could Double
China's carbon emissions could double by 2030, a very bad sign for the fight against global warming.
3rd Largest U.S. Supermarket Chain to Ban Baby Bottles with Bisphenol-A
Safeway will ban the use of Bisphenol A in baby bottles it sells, and the NRDC has petitioned the FDA to remove Bisphenol A from food packaging.
The Truth About Coal
The Sierra Club has published a guide challenging the coal industry's advertising campaign.
Are We Failing the Global Warming Test?
The 2008 Arctic report card isn't something you'd be proud to show your parents.
Will a High School Student Save the Airline Industry?
High School students will be challenged to develop a fuel-efficient aircraft in the first Department of Energy Real World Design Challenge.
eBay to Ban Ivory Sales to Save Elephants
eBay will ban sales of ivory starting in 2009 to curtail illegal elephant poaching.
Bisphenol-A Found In Some Cavity Sealants Too
Bisphenol A is found in some dental sealants, but most seem to agree that the small risk of exposure is outweighed by the benefits of cavity prevention.
Global Warming: Faster, Stronger, Sooner
Global warming is accelerating faster than United Nations scientists had predicted.
How the Aerodynamic, 3-Wheeled Aptera May Remake the Roads
The Aptera electric car promises high gas mileage and radical aerodynamics. A challenge to Detroit or destined to failure? The Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Awards salute the innovation.
Want New Jobs? Follow California's Green Lead
California's energy efficiency laws have resulted in a dramatic increase in jobs and earnings across the economy.
Lead and Smoke Are Key Causes of ADHD: Study
Exposure to lead and cigarette smoke dramatically increases the risk of developing ADHD, according to a new study, and eliminating exposure to both would decrease cases nationwide by one third, or 800,000 cases.
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.
With Oil Under $70 Again, What's It Mean for Green?
What does it mean for clean tech investments and other green initiatives that oil prices are suddenly so low, relative to the extraordinary highs seen this summer?
Canada: Bisphenol-A Is Hazardous
Canada will become the first nation in the world to declare Bisphenol-A hazardous, while the U.S. FDA continues to study the issue amid accusations of industry bias and conflict of interest.
Harnessing Light's Full Spectrum: Scientists Claim Solar Power Breakthrough
Researchers at Ohio State University claim to have developed a breakthrough in solar power technology that makes converting sunlight into electricity more efficient.
When Musical Instruments Make the Most Effective Development Grants
At the Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Conference award winning panelists discussed appropriate technology, green design and sustainable development in the developing world, from Amy B. Smith to Potenco and Pur.
Radical Reuse: Upcycled and Recycled Gifts
One-of-a-kind gifts made from recycled materials, including green gift ideas for home and work, jewelry and other gifts.
Gift Ideas for the Hard-to-Impress Green Guru
Gifts to impress even the most committed environmentalist.
Great Wildlife Photos from The Daily Green Audience
Photos of wild animals from The Daily Green.
The 5 Most Annoying Green Trends in Hollywood
The five most annoying green trends perpetrated by green celebrities from Hollywood.
FDA, Accused of Conflict of Interest, Seeks Bisphenol-A Information
The FDA is being accused of conflict of interest because of its safety review of Bisphenol-A.
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