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News Articles Home 30 Ways to Get Your Kid to Play Outside These tips from the National Wildlife Federation's campaign will help families get a daily dose of natureto improve childrens physical, mental and emotional well-being. 7 Surprising Facts About Bats Interesting facts about bats. Bat facts, covering their diet, migration, tourism potential and of course, the truth about the vampire bat. The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars of 2011 Pages: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 From electric cars to clean diesels and hybrids, there are many fuel efficient 2011 cars and SUVs - including family sedans and a station wagon, among the compact and subcompact fuel efficient cars. U.S. Adds 8 Chemicals to Cancer Risk Lists Herbal medicines, formaldehyde and styrene (used in Styrofoam) are among the substances add to the latest list of cancer-causing substances, the 12th Report on Carcinogens. The Stingy Dad's Guide to Father's Day Solve the Father's Day gift dilemma by thanking Dad for all those pearls of wisdom he doled out that turn out to be so trendy now that going green is popular. How Planting Trees Can Cut Your Energy Bills 30% How to plant winter windbreaks and summer shade trees to significantly lower your energy bills. 33 Utterly Strange Sea Animals These strange sea animals will interest and inspire you. Bizarre sea creatures are cool, as the Census of Marine Life showed us. 9 Facts About Ocean Conservation These ocean facts will help you to protect the ocean, its fish and sea turtles. Try these nine simple ocean conservation tips from Oceana. Steering Issue Prompts Early-Model Toyota Prius Recall The fuel-efficient Toyota Prius hybrid car is being recalled due to a steering issue. Model years 2001, 2002 and 2003 are affected. International Agency: Cell Phones May Pose Cancer Risk The safety of mobile devices is called into question by an IARC determination that cell phone radiation could cause cancer in humans. Bluefin Tuna, Iconic Endangered Fish... Is Not Technically Endangered NOAA decided not to list the bluefin tuna as an endangered species. The Most Fuel-Efficient Rental Cars Pages: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 From the Nissan Leaf to the Chevy Volt and the Prius, there are increasingly electric rental cars and hybrid rental cars available. New Fuel-Efficiency Car Labels Unveiled The EPA and DOT have unveiled new fuel efficiency stickers for mpg and environmental ratings on new cars, trucks and SUVs, including new electric cars and hybrid cars and SUVs. Sigourney Weaver: "Let's Kick Some Ass" for the Environment Sigourney Weaver, Maya Lin and the women of the Gulf won 2011 Rachel Carson Awards at the National Audubon Society's Women in Conservation luncheon. 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast: Stormy The 2011 Atlantic hurricane forecast is for an above-average year, according to NOAA, Colorado State University and Accuweather.com. In San Francisco, Phone Books Will Be Optional San Francisco has voted to ban the delivery of phone books unless customers opt in to delivery. You too can stop delivery of unwanted phone books. Report: Mineral Makeup Contains Toxic Ingredients Testing in Canada has found levels of toxic heavy metals like arsenic and lead in mineral makeup, including lip gloss. The Best Green Twitter Tips As part of the 2011 Heart of Green Awards, we asked people for their best green tips on twitter. Here are our favorite green tweets. How to Boost Recycling Rates in Schools Interview about school recycling in New York City and elsewhere with Robbie Lock, the 2011 Local Hero Heart of Green Award nominee and founder of GrowNYC's Recycling Champions. America's Most Endangered Rivers 2011 Pages: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 American Rivers' America's Most Endangered Rivers, including the Susquehanna River, endangered by "fracking" for natural gas. Answers to 3 Common Beginner Gardening Questions Tips for beginning gardeners, from Roger Doiron of Kitchen Gardeners International. Natural Carrot and Aloe Cream Sunburn Remedy Nettles are packed with nourishing vitamins and minerals that help build immunity. CDC: 1 in 12 Now has Asthma Rates of asthma are up 12% to more than 1 in 12 Americans. But why? Happy 50th Birthday, WWF From growing Earth Hour to establishing the Marine Stewardship Council and the Forest Stewardship Council, WWF has several notable accomplishments affecting U.S. consumers in its 50-year history. 5 Facts About Air Pollution When the American Lung Association publishes its annual report card, the lists of worst-polluted cities always grab the headlines. But, wait, there's more... Preparing for Killer Tornadoes and Other Climate Change Impacts (Video) Former EPA Administrator and New Jersey governor Christine Todd Whitman discusses the costs and consequences of climate change to U.S. communities in this exclusive video interview. Pediatricians: U.S. Failing to Protect Kids from Chemicals The American Academy of Pediatrics is criticizing TSCA and calling for reform similar to that pushed in the Safe Chemicals Act of 2011. How to Cut Your Gas Bill in Half Pages: 2 3 4 5 6 7 These five (or six) tips will help you save money on gas as the price hits $4 a gallon. Jane Goodall Accepts her Heart of Green Award (Video) Jane Goodall accepts her Lifetime Achievement Award as part of the 2011 Heart of Green Awards. Government Warns of "Brazilian Blowout" Risks OSHA is raising concerns about formaldehyde in Brazilian blowouts and similar hair treatments. Tips for salon workers and salon owners. Green Good Housekeeping Seal Establishes Advisory Board Green Good Housekeeping Seal has announced a new environmental advisory board. Here are its members. The Most Affordable Fuel-Efficient New Cars Pages: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 These best buy new cars are the most affordable fuel efficient cars of 2011. The $600 Garden Vegetable You Can Grow See how your garden can save you $2,000 or more, and see which garden vegetables and fruits will save you the most, compared to grocery store prices. Another Strong Sign of Global Warming: Record-Low Ice, Even in the Winter Arctic The Arctic sea ice extent measured in March 2011 tied the record-low for the winter of 2011, tied with 2006. The Pro and Cons of Nuclear Power Is nuclear power worth the risks? Read these pros and cons of nuclear energy to come up to speed on the basics of the debate over the use of nuclear power in the United States. Toasting the Cape Dwarf Chameleon on a Tour of Sustainable South African Wineries "Organic" doesn't mean in South Africa what it means in the U.S., but you can find amazing sustainable wines in one of the world's biggest wine regions with a minimum of effort, thanks to the Biodiversity and Wine Initiative. 6 Ways to Enjoy Spring The vernal equinox marks the first day of spring. Here are some exciting ways to enjoy spring. Ted Danson: Don't Order the Jellyfish Soup In his new book, Oceana, actor and activist Ted Danson introduces ocean conservation in a reader-friendly format. 9 of the Best Green Brew Pubs in the U.S.A. These eco-friendly brew pubs offer some of the best sustainable beers, and are great watering holes to visit in your green travels. 10 of the World's Worst Energy Disasters: Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster The Chernobyl nuclear meltdown is one of the world's worst energy disasters. More than two decades later, the effects of the Chernobyl disaster are still being felt. 10 of the World's Worst Energy Disasters: The Three Mile Island Nuclear Meltdown The Three Mile Island meltdown changed America's relationship with nuclear power forever, making it one of the worst energy disasters of all time. Restoring Africa's Iconic Wildlife, in an Unlikely Landscape With a landscape like Arizona, the Little Karoo of South Africa is an unlikely place to find Africa's iconic wildlife, but a wildlife restoration project at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve makes it possible. 8 Refreshingly Organic Beers Organic beers from green breweries. The best brands of organic ales, pilsners and lagers for celebrating in sustainable style. Daylight Savings Time Starts Sunday Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday at 2 a.m., when we spring ahead by setting our clocks ahead one hour. But don't expect to save energy, or money, on the deal. 9 Things You Can Give Up for Lent That Will Help the Environment See what to give up for lent to save the environment. With these simple resolutions, you'll give up something for lent and it will help save the environment in a big way. 500 Cosmetics Sold in the U.S. Have Chemicals Banned in Europe, Canada and Japan Formaldehyde in Brazilian Blowouts is only one chemical of concern being targeted by the Safe Cosmetics Act, which could bring U.S. regulation of toxic substances in personal care products into line with Europe, Canada and Japan. February Ties Record-Low for Arctic Sea Ice The Arctic sea ice extent measured in February 2011 tied a record for the month. 9 iPad Apps to Help You Go Paperless These iPad apps will help you go paperless. 22 New Songs, Each Benefiting an Environmental Cause Musicians have made 22 exclusive new songs available to the Patagonian Music Collective, and sales of each song benefits an environmental organization. Oscar Nominees Include 4 Eco-Documentaries Academy Award nominees for best documentary include Gasland, Waste Land, The Warriors of Qiugong and Sun Come Up, all with environmental themes. Will one of these nominees win an Oscar for best documentary? |
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