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News Articles Home The 10 Most Fuel-Efficient 2009 Cars and SUVs The most fuel efficient cars, wagons and SUVs of 2009. These are the 14 models that get better than 30 mpg combined fuel economy in city and highway driving, making them the best cash for clunkers trade in values. 2 New Studies Question Safety of Phthalates DEHP, a common phthalate, could cause liver problems in premature babies fed with plastic tubes, and in combination with other endocrine disrupting chemicals, could affect normal male sexual development. 14 Natural Sunscreens for Safe Summer Fun Here, we give you EWG's 10 top-rated products for 2009, plus 4 more from the Top 25, including two top-rated facial moisturizers. 13 Trash-to-Craft Ideas These trash-to-craft projects will inspire you to reduce reuse and recycle. The Problem with Farmed Atlantic Salmon The problems with farmed Atlantic salmon include excessive use of antibiotics on Chilean salmon farms. Here are sustainable healthy alternatives, along with wild Alaskan salmon recipes. Cash for Clunkers: Get the Best Car for Your Money with New Calculator A Cash for Clunkers program envisioned by Congress would pay up to $4,500 for scrapping a gas-guzzler like an SUV or truck, and buying a new car that isn't all that fuel-efficient. Here's how to magnify your savings. How Much Rainforest Fits in a Coffee Cup? Buying and drinking shade-grown coffee amounts to saving several square feet of rainforest per cup. Here's how we did the math, and how you can find certified bird friendly and Rainforest Alliance certified shade grown coffee. Colorado River Reservoirs Running Dry The Colorado River system on which millions of people rely for water could be dry by mid century according to a new study that looks at global warming, population growth and water management practices. Another Source of Phthalate Exposure: Pills Phthalates in over the counter and prescription pills temporarily spikes the level of phthalates in the body, and chronic use of pills can lead to chronic exposure to this endocrine disrupting chemical. Beyond Diet and Exercise, Pollution May Increase Diabetes Risk DDT and other contaminants may cause diabetes, according to a new study linking exposure to the pesticide's metabolites and incidence of the disease. The Surprising Origins of 4 Popular Lawn Games The surprising origins of bocce, croquet, wiffle ball and the frisbee. Learn the history of these common lawn games. The Best Way to Fertilize Your Lawn When it comes to lawn care tips, organic fertilizer is counterintuitive: It delivers less nutrition and feeds the soil, not the plant. See why it's better. 5 Commonsense Lawn Watering Tips for Healthy Grass Organic lawn care tips and commonsense lawn watering tips for a healthy, green lawn of grass. Walmart Announces a Sustainable Product Index What can the rest of us learn from the world's largest retailer? Where Does Your Trash End Up? New Study Will Tell Us A new MIT Trash Track study aims to boost recycling rates by showing us with electronic tags exactly what happens to our trash after we throw it out. Antibacterial Soap: An Imminent Threat to Human Health and the Environment? Groups are petitioning the FDA for the banning of triclosan, a common antibacterial chemical. 11 Surprising Facts and Myths About Microwave Ovens Microwave ovens are convenient and energy efficient. Some worry about their impact on food and health risks from the electromagnetic radiation. Learn what the experts say. 7 Lawn Care Tips for Greener Grass Organic lawn care tips and commonsense mowing tips for a healthy, green lawn of grass. Video: Surprising Sources of Indoor Air Pollution ABC News Now interview with The Daily Green's Dan Shapley about surprising sources of indoor air pollution. For Lead Violations, 9 Companies are Fined (as Little as 1 Cent Per Toxic Toy) Mattel and Fisher-Price agree to pay $2.3 million over lead toys, while ChemNutra is to plead guilty in melamine pet food case. Chesapeake Blue Crabs Rebound, Slightly, from Historic Decline Blue crabs are in decline in their most famous area, the Chesapeake Bay. But the latest assessment shows a slight increase. Watch This Award-Winning Documentary About Mountain Gorillas There are fewer gorillas in the world than there are people in Spokane, Wash. Survival of the species depends on protecting habitat and improving human conditions in Central Africa. A new documentary shows mountain gorillas. How to Go Green at the Office Energy Star and Danny Seo have teamed up to present a new video podcast with tips for going green at the office. On Global Warming, Bush Fared Better Than Obama at G8 Leaders of the Group of Eight, or G8, agreed the world should cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050. A year later, they rolled back that goal. Win Buddy Biscuits Natural Dog Treats Win Buddy Biscuits natural dog treats from Cloud Star and The Daily Green. Environmental Law Appointee, a Former GE Lawyer, Draws Fire Ignacia Moreno represented GE as it fought EPA Superfund cleanup orders. Now, she's being appointed to lead the Department of Justice's environmental division. Did Polluted Water Make Me Sick? Am I Living in a Cancer Cluster? The National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network aims to consolidate data about a range of environmental health issues, from asthma to cancer clusters. Win a Reusable Healthy Lunch Kit! Win a reusable lunch kit from New Wave. Study Documents the Many Environmental and Health Effects of Plastics Plastics are everywhere -- literally -- from the most remote oceans to the tissues inside our bodies. A new landmark study documents the pervasive impact of the most common consumer material. Arctic Sea Ice at Lowest Point in 800 Years The extent of Arctic sea ice has never been lower in 800 years, according to a new study that once again shows global warming is accelerating faster than previously thought. 4 Cancers That a Vegetarian Diet Prevents Vegetarian diets help to reduce the risk of several cancers. Carbon Cap and Trade Bill Won't Stop Ocean Acidification The American Clean Energy and Security Act's carbon cap and trade regulation will not solve the world's ocean acidification problem, but it will help. Another Reason to Avoid Lawn Pesticides A new study finds that the so-called inert ingredients in a common weed killer used on farms and on residential lawns and gardens, may be more toxic than the active ingredient. Inspiring Video of North America's Amazing Birds A new survey finds one third of U.S. birds in decline, but you can help. Here's how. Waterless Car Wash Products to Save and Protect Water Washing your car at home can waste water and pollute, so going to professional car wash is the best option. If you must wash at home, try a waterless car wash, which in some cases can be even better than the commercial car wash. Selenium Pills May Increase, Not Decrease, Prostate Cancer Risk Selenium tablets may increase the risk of prostate cancer, and Bayer is being pressured to stop marketing its One a Day pills for men with prostate health and prostate cancer prevention statements. Some Dog Foods May Deliver Toxic Doses of Fluoride A new report claims some dog food brands have excess fluoride, which could pose a risk to dogs. You can figure out how likely your food is to be harmful by looking at the ingredient list. The 9 Best Natural Deodorants Looking for a natural deodorant that really works? Try these -- the best natural deodorants on the market. Earn Cash for Cutting Carbon My Emissions Exchange is site that lets users get paid for personal carbon credits. It's an individual carbon market to help people reduce their global warming impact. Kid Safe Chemical Act at the Crossroads (The chemical industry takes on the mommy lobby.) One mother urges Congress to pass the Kid Safe Chemical Act to protect children's health from toxins. House Cap-and-Trade Bill: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly The good bad and ugly of the American Clean Energy Security Act, with its carbon cap-and-trade regulation to combat greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. What Is a Green Job? Van Jones, special adviser to the Obama Administration on green jobs, explains the benefits -- for the environment and the economy -- of green jobs installing green roofs and weatherizing homes. Why Some Environmentalists Oppose the House Climate Bill Why do two prominent environmental groups oppose the first significant national effort to curtail greenhouse gas emissions and tackle the global warming problem? Study: Children Susceptible to Pesticides' Health Effects Until Age 7 A new study indicates children remain especially susceptible to chemical exposure, particularly to organophosphate pesticides, until the age of 7, not age 2, as previously thought. The Ugly Salamander and Many Other New Species Discovered in Equador Conservation International has identified several new species in Ecuadorian Andes, including ugly salamanders, frogs, lizards and katydids. Would You Pay $175 to Save the Climate? The Congressional Budget Office has released the definitive estimate for how much a carbon cap-and-trade regulation will cost the average American family, and it's far less than critics have suggested. Win Natural Skincare Products! Win free natural skincare products from Alba Botanica's Rainforest Collection. Pesticide Exposure Linked (Again) to Parkinson's Disease A new study links organochlorine pesticide exposure to Parkinson's disease. See which organochlorine pesticides are found in highest concentrations on which foods. Killing Fleas and Ticks May Be Harming Your Pet Common flea and tick treatments may be toxic to dogs and cats, and the EPA is investigating. Tropical Storm Andres May Become First 2009 Hurricane The first tropical storm of 2009 in the eastern Pacific, Tropical Storm Andres, could become Hurricane Andres, the first hurricane of the 2009 hurricane season. |
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