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News Articles Home Report: Greenland Experienced Record Melt in 2010 Greenland experienced a record melt in 2010. Are Flea-and-Tick Products Safe? After a report claimed that flea and tick collars leave a harmful and toxic pesticide residue on pets' fur that can be hazardous to people, particularly children, the EPA has stopped use of one toxic pesticide in pet collars for dogs and cats. Bluefin Tuna Boycott Builds Momentum The Center for Biological Diversity is asking sushi chefs and sushi eaters to boycott bluefin tuna. Friend The Daily Green on the Social Web! Friend The Daily Green and follow us on Twitter, MySpace, Facebook, YouTube and anywhere else on the social web or social networking or bookmarking sites. 4 Hot Eco Friendly Fashion Trends From snug organic jeans to trendy shoes and the freshest designers, here's what's in. EPA Saves W. Va. Mountain: 10 Endangered Vacations Vacations that you should take now, while the destination still exists. These national landmarks and tourist destinations are threatened by global warming and other environmental problems. Study: Pregnant Women Contaminated All pregnant women tested were contaminated with multiple chemicals, according to a new study, including several known or suspected of posing a risk to developing children. 5 Signs of Climate Change from Record-Hot 2010 Pages: 2 3 4 5 6 2010 had the highest average global temperature on record, tied with 2005, and global warming appears to be resulting in significant climate change - extreme weather from floods and wildfires to Arctic sea ice melting. EPA: Local Water Supplies Should Test for New Toxic Chemical An expert panel has told Health Canada it should warn citizens against over-exposing their children to fluoride in toothpaste, drinking water and baby formula. FTC: "Tested Green" Certification Tested Nothing, Certified Nothing ... and Wasn't Green Tested Green claimed to certify green companies but didn't, according to an FTC complaint. EPA Will Ban Fluoride Pesticide Used on Food EPA could ban sulfuryl fluoride out of concern that the pesticide residue on foods poses a danger to children, due to overexposure to fluoride, already in toothpaste, drinking water and other things. Chevy Volt Named 2011 North American Car of the Year The 2011 Chevrolet Volt has been named 2011 North American Car of the Year at the Detroit Auto Show. Does Your Child Get Too Much Fluoride? An expert panel has told Health Canada it should warn citizens against over-exposing their children to fluoride in toothpaste, drinking water and baby formula. 8 Real Threats to U.S. Birds When thousands of birds fell from the sky in Arkansas New Year's Eve, it caught the nation's attention. But the real threats lie elsewhere. The Easiest Way to Save 10% on Energy Bills Saving money on energy bills is easy when you seal drafts with caulking, weatherstripping, draft snakes or other easy DIY winterization tips. EPA: 19 Potentially Toxic Chemicals Down (Watchdogs: 83,981 to Go) The EPA is demanding tests of 19 high production volume chemicals that could cause unknown health and environmental effects. The testing is being done under the deeply flawed TSCA law. Patagonia as You've Never Seen It Before Visit Patagonia glaciers through these NASA satellite photos of not only Patagonia glaciers like Perito Moreno but also the region's other stunning landscapes, like the Rio Negro floodplain. Hundreds of Birds Fall Mysteriously From the Sky (Video) New Year's Eve saw blackbirds - red-winged blackbirds and starlings - raining down from the sky in Beebe, Ark. Now, biologists are trying to understand why. Go Green Like Leonardo DiCaprio Star actor Leonardo DiCaprio is easy on the Earth and the eyes. EPA Updates Recommendations for Cleaning Up Broken CFLs The EPA has updated its recommendations for cleaning up a broken CFL, or compact fluorescent lightbulb, which contain small amounts of toxic mercury. 4 Ways to Give to Charity by Recycling Your Cell Phone If you have upgraded your cell phone and want to recycle the old one, here are four options for charitable donations. Lead and Cadmium Toy Recalls, 2008-2010 Toys, jewelry and other children's products recalled 2008-2010 due to lead paint or other toxic concerns by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The 20 Best Cookbooks of 2010 Pages: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The best cookbooks and food books of 2010, including healthy, local and vegetarian options. The Best Moment To View Tonight's Lunar Eclipse The best time to see the December 2010 total lunar eclipse, which coincides with the Winter Solstice, is 3:17 a.m. EST. Check here for best times, maps and more. Public Will Be Warned About Toxic Pet Collars Propoxur, a toxic pesticide, will come with a warning label on pet flea and tick collars, thanks to a California lawsuit brought by NRDC. The Most Common Bat in Northeast Could Disappear In New York State, caves that have lost 90% of bats due to white nose syndrome are considered the hopeful results of a recent survey. The Top 10 TDG Stories of 2010 Check out the top 10 environmental stories of 2010 on The Daily Green. Fertility Problems? Maybe It's Your Plastics BPA, or Bisphenol A, exposure may harm both male and female fertility, causing problems with egg viability, low sperm count and low sperm motility and quality. Recycled Jewelry Makes Beautiful, Unique Gifts Artisans around the world are crafting eco friendly jewelry from food waste, recycled glass and stone, records and even breast milk. FDA: Mercury in Dental Fillings Is Risky... No, It's Not... Wait, Maybe It Is The Food and Drug Administration has rolled back its warning that pregnant women and parents should be aware of the risk of mercury dental fillings. Now it calls mercury dental amalgams safe. EPA Hears (From You) About Banning Controversial Antibacterial Agent Triclosan Beyond Pesticides and Food and Water Watch have petitioned the EPA to ban triclosan, a controversial antibacterial agent found in soaps, personal care products and much more. How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh Longer These simple tips will help make your Christmas tree last through the whole joyous season. Wanted: Chemicals that Cause Autism What is the cause of autism? Researchers are identifying chemicals that may cause autism, which means there's hope for preventing autism spectrum disorder. Forget Plastic? Sales Receipts Could Be a Major Source of Exposure to Bisphenol A Unpublished research suggests that sales receipts could be a surprisingly big source of Bisphenol A exposure to American consumers. Heartbreaking Video of a Polar Bear Cub's Last Days The Arctic sea ice extent for 2010 will be the third-lowest ever recorded, behind 2007 and 2008 and far below the average. 10 for '10: The Best of Green Pages: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The Best of Green 2010! See the best of entertainment, politics and more. Two Innovative New Ways to Donate to Charity this Holiday Season Wondering how to donate to charity? Ed Norton's Crowdrise and The Giving Effect are two innovative new ways to give money, clothes, food and other items to charity using the Internet technology and crowdsourcing. What Is Money Made Of? Improving the environmental impact of the U.S. Mint and Treasury, by recycling coins and reducing mining. The Proposed Safe Cosmetics Act 2010 Could Be a Boon to Green Beauty In a weakly regulated cosmetics industry, more natural alternatives stand out, while some push for the Safe Cosmetics Act 2010. At Ground Zero for White Nose Syndrome, Some Bat Species Have Vanished In New York State, caves that have lost 90% of bats due to white nose syndrome are considered the hopeful results of a recent survey. Tacky Christmas Sweaters Make the Holidays Fun! The best, tackiest ugly Christmas sweaters. Save money and promote reuse for the holidays by digging out those old ugly sweaters. Great for ugly sweater parties, bar crawls and contests too. The Mysterious White Nose Syndrome and the 10 Bat Species Most at Risk These pictures of bats show the species affected by white nose syndrome. In bats, white nose syndrome is a serious disease that could cause the extinction of several species of U.S. bats. 3 Reasons Hanukkah Is a Green Holiday Hanukkah is green and sustainable. Here's why. Study: Vitamin D and Calcium Pills Aren't Necessary The Institute of Medicine has new recommendations for Vitamin D and Calcium, debunking the thought that most people have Vitamin D deficiency. We recommend sources of Vitamin D in foods. How to Make Your Christmas Tree Like the Rockefeller Tree LED holiday lights and solar panels make this year's Rockefeller Christmas Tree lighting energy efficient. You can use energy efficient LED holiday lights, too. Join TDG Live Today at Abe's Market, and Get Exclusive Cyber Monday Discounts on Green Gifts Tune in to a live stream to meet the inspiring producers behind the best of Abe's Market. 5 Stories You Missed During the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend The National Petroleum Reserve on Alaska's North Slope has significantly less oil than we thought as recently as 2002. Here's the new oil and gas estimate, and what it means for the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge. Why Wild Turkeys Are Rarely Served for Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving is turkey day, which means it's time for Surprising Facts About Turkeys! 4 Energy Technologies That Could Replace Oil and Coal Renewable energy gets more support after the oil spill, with projects developing in offshore wind, solar power, trash to energy, and wave power. More People Choose Not to Have Kids for Green Reasons, Some Calling Themselves "GINKS." Would You? A movement of GINK: Green Inclinations, No Kids gains momentum after studies show having one child in America increases your carbon footprint by a factor of six. |
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