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A Justice League for the World's Largest Forest
A Justice League has formed to protect the Canadian boreal, the world's largest forest.
Toymakers: Hey Washington, Let Us Keep Lead in Toys
Toymakers and retailers are asking for more time to meet the government's new ban on lead in toys and children's products.
NYC Mayor Wants a Plastic Bag Sin Tax
NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg has proposed a six-cent sin tax on plastic bags to discourage use and raise money during a budget deficit cause by the collapse of Wall Street firms.
Many Household Products No Longer Need Mercury
An EPA analysis finds that many products that now contain mercury don't need to, as alternatives exist without the risk of toxic exposure.
$30 Million Solar Investment Defies Financial Crisis
SolarCity is expanding into as many as 10 new states with its innovative home solar panel leasing program.
Daylight Savings Time: Bad for Energy Use ... and Your Heart?
Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, and with it goes a higher risk of heart attack and higher energy consumption, according to recent research.
3 Steps to Slay Energy Vampires and Save $100
The EPA recommends three steps to kill the energy vampires, or phantom loads, that can add to your energy bill even when you're not using electronics.
8 Questions to Ask Before You Renovate
Eight questions to ask before renovating to prevent lead poisoning.
Going Green: The Best Way to Ease the Housing Market Crisis
Going green is the best way out of the housing market crisis. Buyers want green building, healthy spaces, lower utility bills and good value.
2007 Toy Gift Guide
Toys that are made locally, sustainable and lead-free.
Oh No! CFLs May Increase Mercury Pollution
A Yale University study finds mercury from compact fluorescent bulbs may be more of a problem than previously thought.
How Many Environmentalists Does it Take to Screw in a Light Bulb?
EPA Energy Star's Change a Light Day marks a time to learn about energy conservation tips, and to change out light bulbs to energy efficient compact fluorescents (CFLs).
21 Companies That Could Lead in Green Building
These 21 businesses will get access to the Department of Energy's experts on energy efficiency, in an effort to boost building energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Wal-Mart's Waste Pile to Decrease by 135 Million Pounds
Wal-Mart will work with the Environmental Defense Fund to eliminate one third of its plastic bag waste in five years.
A New Way to Green Up Your Office
Energy Star @ Work is designed to help you save energy at your office.
The Greenest Roof May Be a White Roof
White roofs and light-colored pavement could be an unexpected and effective solution to global warming, according to a new study.
Are Energy Star Standards Too Weak?
Energy Star standards and testing are failing to accurately label only those products that actually meet high energy efficiency standards, according to a Consumer Reports analysis.
Children May Be at More Risk of Exposure to Common, Suspect Chemical
A new study finds potentially harmful flame retardants at three times the concentration in children's blood as in their parents' blood.
Children's Pendants and Cosmetics Recalled Due to Lead
Bonne Bell cosmetics bags and fairy dust pendants and candles are being recalled because of excessive lead, which poses a danger to children.
Calera Targets Global Warming with Green Cement
Calera Corp and Brent Constantz are innovating beyond Portland Cement with a new line of green cement, which is said to be carbon neutral and sequester carbon dioxide from fossil fuel plants.
Buy An Energy Star Digital TV Converter Box
With the switch from analog to digital TV looming, know that you can get energy star tv converter boxes to save energy and money. Look for an energy efficient dta converter box.
Car Lead Wheel Weights to Be Phased Out in California
Lead wheel weights for vehicles are being phased out, starting in California, after a legal settlement, due to their threat to drinking water.
Bush Signs Ban on Phthalates and Lead in Toys
President Bush signed into law a ban phthalates and lead from toys and children's products under a historic overhaul of the U.S. product safety regulations.
Global Warming To Blame for Worse Allergy Season
Global warming is increasing the amount of ragweed pollen, which is bad news for allergy sufferers.
Many Gardeners at Risk from Toxic Lead in Soil
Organic gardening is great for fresh food and fun, but gardeners may be at risk from toxic lead in the soil. Learn how to reduce the risks.
Junk Mail Produces as Much CO2 as 7 States Combined
Another reason to stop getting junk mail? Clearing forests for junk mail paper releases as much greenhouse gas pollution as several U.S. states, or 9 million cars.
4 Free Software Tools to Save Energy on Home Computing
Microsoft's free Edison software helps users cut home energy consumption from computers. It joins other similar tools for PCs from Google, Snap.com and the EPA. Find links to all four here.
Yes, There Are Green Sex Toys
Check out these green, non-toxic vibrators, an intro to the world of green sex toys.
Senate Passes Ban on Phthalates and Lead in Toys
Both the House and Senate have passed a ban phthalates and lead from toys and children's products under a historic overhaul of the U.S. product safety regulations.
House Passes Ban on Phthalates and Lead in Toys
The House has passed a ban phthalates and lead from toys and children's products under a historic overhaul of the U.S. product safety regulations.
Government: Lead Not a Problem in Artificial Turf
Lead poses no danger to children on athletic artificial turf fields, according to a new Consumer Product Safety Commission analysis.
Salt Lake City to Offer Incentives for Green Homes
Salt Lake City's mayor has issued an order to streamline the permit process for developers who agree to build green homes. Qualifying programs include Energy Star for homes and LEED Silver, which indicate energy efficiency and green building.
United Nations to Turn Down Air Conditioning in Historic NYC HQ
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has asked the United Nations headquarters in NYC to turn down the air conditioning in order to save energy and set a good example in the fight against global warming.
Phthalates, Lead to Be Banned in Toys and Children's Products
Congress has agreed to ban phthalates and most lead from toys and children's products under a historic overhaul of the U.S. product safety regulations.
Granite Countertops Are Red Hot — Perhaps Literally
Granite countertops can release radiation and radon, and may pose some health risks. Granite also has a big environmental impact.
California Law Promotes Low-Interest Loans for Renewable Energy
California has approved a law that allows towns to offer low-interest loans to homeowners and businesses to invest in renewable energy, from solar power to energy efficient air conditioning.
Mold On FEMA Trailers Prompts Anger from Midwest Flood Victims
After mold has been discovered on FEMA trailers in Indiana and Iowa, flood victims are outraged, and replacements are being made.
Los Angeles Weighs Plastic Bag Ban
Los Angeles has become the latest California city to debate a ban on plastic bags from stores. The environmental issue is heating up across the state, with a movement to reverse the prohibition on fees for plastic bags.
GreenLine Paper Launches Green Office Program
GreenLine Paper Company has announced an online certification program for offices interested in going green, to promote use of recycled paper, energy conservation and more.
Bad Housing Market? Not for Green Buildings (or Donald Trump)
The U.S. real estate market continues to struggle, though Donald Trump and green building are both doing relatively well. A win for green housing!
Wal-Mart Let's You See Where Jewelry Originated
Wal-Mart has agreed to market a brand of jewelry that will allow customers to trace the origins back to the mine that produced the gold or silver.
Wal-Mart Agrees to Buy Sustainable Wood
Wal-Mart has agreed with WWF to buy only wood from sustainable forests.
What Cancer-Causing Stuff Is Hidden in Your Home?
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel continues its investigation of the chemical industry's influence on the EPA in a report detailing how a carcinogenic flame retardant, chlorinated Tris, got into just about every foam product in your home.
More Children's Jewelry Recalled Due to Lead Hazard
More than 500,000 pieces of children's jewelry are being recalled because of lead.
Green Insurance for Homeowners Nationwide
Fireman's Fund Insurance is leading the way with green homeowners insurance, which promotes green building and energy efficiency.
Chemical Used in LCD Screens Found to Be Global Warming Gas
A chemical used in making LCDs (liquid crystal displays), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), has been found to be a greenhouse gas.
Children's Jewelry Recalled Because of Lead
Bead Bazaar children's jewelry is being recalled because of high lead content.
UN Works Toward Greener Electronics Recycling
E-waste is a growing problem, and recycling of electronics has been troublesome and dirty. Now, the United Nations has spearheaded an initiative to set international guidelines.
Rhode Island Supreme Court Tosses Out Historic Lead Paint Ruling
Rhode Island's Supreme Court has tossed out a historic case on lead paint and lead poisoning, ruling that paint companies cannot be held liable under public nuisance laws.
Receding Floodwaters Can Deposit Dangerous Toxins in Homes
Floods can deposit toxins in houses, and scientists are studying the problem and what to do about it.
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