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Who Has More Rights, Cats or Birds?
Long Island's beaches are the site of a battle between conservationists and animal rights activists, over the rights of feral cats versus endangered piping plovers. It is a battle that is echoed across the world.
Former "Condo Commando" Highlights Challenges of Dense Living
Denser living arrangements, from condos to planned communities, offer hope of saving resources and reducing our environmental footprints. But New Urbanism means we have to learn to get along better.
Conduct a 5-Point DIY Home Inspection
Spring is a good time to get a jump on home improvement by conducting a DIY home inspection. Look for these simple things, and follow good home maintenance.
Bay Area Moves Toward Banning Home Fireplaces
California's Bay Area is taking steps to restrict home fireplaces, as regulators hope to reduce the smog and air pollution that is a hazard to public health.
Protecting Children from the Dangers of Lead Paint
The EPA has announced a new rule requiring contractors to take special precautions to handle lead paint abatement -- when doing renovations on older homes built before 1978. The law is being targeted to protect children's health.
New Study Further Links Parkinson's Disease and Pesticides
New research suggests a stronger link between the neurological disorder Parkinson's disease and exposure to toxic pesticides.
Affordable Green Building Coming to Harlem
New York's historic Harlem is getting a brand new green building, and the project is exciting because it will be affordable housing. Energy efficiency and good indoor air quality are featured, as well as a green roof and more.
Raleigh's Garbage Disposal Ban Spurs Composting
Raleigh North Carolina's ban on garbage disposals is a good impetus to start composting, says one writer. Composting protects water quality and eases pressure on landfills.
Washington State Gets Tough on Toy Safety
Washington State gets tough on toy safety, as the legislature sends strict standards on lead, cadmium and phthalates in toys to the governor. The toy industry is vigorously opposed to the law.
Shelter Population Surges after Closure of Horse Slaughterhouses
Horse slaughter has long been controversial in the U.S., and now animal advocates are reporting a surplus of horses in the shelter system, after the country's final three processing plants have been closed.
Crate and Barrel's New CEO Charts Green Course
Home goods retailer Crate and Barrel is going green, according to the company's new CEO, Barbara Turf. Sustainable initiatives include using more bamboo, recycled glass, soy-based foam and more.
Senate Debates Possible Ban on Phthalates in Toys
California's Senator Dianne Feinstein is leading the charge to ban phthalates in toys at the national level. The chemical has been called a carcinogen, and many parents seek safer toys as alternatives.
San Francisco Close to Passing Tough Green Building Codes
San Francisco is close to passing tough new green building codes, which would mandate energy efficiency, water conservation and more. Some of the standards require USGBC LEED certification, while others mandate Greenpoint Rated.
Being Inactive as Little as 2 Weeks Affects Health: Study
Surprising results of a new study suggest that risk factors for diabetes and other diseases increase after just two weeks of lessened exercise and physical activity.
DNC Host Arena to Go Carbon Neutral
Denver's Pepsi Arena, future home of the 2008 DNC (Democratic National Convention) is going green, by buying renewable energy certificates to offset its carbon emissions, installing solar panels and encouraging green transportation.
Philadelphia Proposes Record-Breaking New Green Skyscraper
Philadelphia's proposed American Commerce Center is slated to become the second tallest building in the world. It will also be an LEED certified gold green building, with high energy efficiency.
Green Building Best Weapon Against Global Warming: Report
A new report, announced in Canada, concluded that the most effective, cheapest way to slash greenhouse gas emissions and stave off global warming is to foster green building.
Beet Juice Catching On As Eco-Friendly Deicer
Beet juice holds high promise as an eco-friendly pavement deicer. Mixing the material with rock salt helps protect water quality and plants, and makes the salt work more efficiently.
School Defies Court, Blocks Boy's Service Dog
A teenager from Long Island continues his fight to attend school with his service dog, and the district is blocking him in defiance of a court ruling.
Got Your Ticket for the Foreclosed Homes Tour?
In this tough housing market, real estate agents in Florida have launched a program to get more people looking at foreclosed homes for sale -- a free bus tour.
Daylight Savings Time Raises Energy Use: Study
Daylight savings time is controversial, especially among greens, because it has both benefits, including reducing lighting needs, and problems, including increasing needs for heating and cooling. It definitely has an effect on energy and gas consumpt
Home Solar Panels Reviewed
Home solar panels are coming down in cost and up in efficiency. Check out these reviews of some of the best buys.
Will High Platinum Prices Hurt Air Quality?
Platinum is the key catalyst in catalytic converters and other air pollution control equipment, and record high prices may impact our ability to reduce particulates and other pollutants. Will these effect our ability to clean diesel exhaust?
First Labeled 'Carbon Subtracting' Products Announced
Guayaki's organic, fair trade yerba mate is now becoming the first product marketed as officially carbon subtracting.
Despite Booming Sales, CFL Adoption Rate Slow
CFLs, compact fluorescent light bulbs, are facing a slow adoption rate, despite relatively brisk sales and the benefits in terms of money savings and energy efficiency.
Sharp Developing Home Solar Power Batteries
Sharp, Daiwa House and Dai Nippon Printing are working to develop home solar power lithium ion batteries. They hope to make alternative energy more feasible for the home market.
U2's Bono Embroiled in Hotel Historic Preservation Controversy
U2's Bono is embroiled in controversy in Dublin, Ireland over the Clarence Hotel, which the rocker wants to renovate, using some green building techniques designed by architect Lord Norman Foster. Historic preservation supporters say its a destructiv
Top 12 Green IT Users and Providers
Green computing is taking off in the information technology (IT) world. Energy efficiency and energy conservation mean money saved, as well as decreased environmental impact. From the World Wildlife Fund to Discovery and Monsanto, companies are using
Model Homes: Build as I Say, Not as I Do
The New American Home 2008 model home in Florida, part of the National Association of Home Builders International Builders Show, boasts lots of green building, energy efficiency features. It is also huge, making one wonder about resource use.
President Bush: Economy Down Because We Built Too Many Houses
President George W. Bush told NBC's Ann Curry that the trouble in the economy stems from building too many houses. Indeed, the slumping real estate market appears to be pulling down America's prosperity.
Studies Show Mixed Results on the Effects of Pet Ownership on Human Health
Is having a pet good for personal health? Studies are mixed, with some saying dog owners actually get less exercise, and others saying they get more. Companion animals are known to lower stress, however.
Pesticides to Be Sprayed on San Francisco
The little brown apple moth, an invasive species from Australia, threatens agriculture in California. In response, the government will be spraying pesticides, Checkmate, over the San Fransisco Bay area. Residents are worried about public health and s
Buy this House, Get this Car Free
In a difficult housing market, some homeowners are looking for more incentives to attract real estate buyers. Some brokers are trying to even offer cars as incentives to close a sale.
Look For New "Energy Star" TV Standards
The EPA will unveil new Energy Star labels for televisions in November, at a time when plasma TVs can use as much electricity as a refrigerator, and cost homeowners $200 per year.
Spurred by Insurance Companies, Online House Calls Increase
Major insurance companies now cover online house calls by doctors. With virtual healthcare, people can consult physicians over the internet, instead of having to go to a doctor's office. That saves resources, gas, congestion and greenhouse gases.
Nigerian 5-Year-Olds Repair OLPCs in "Hospital"
One Laptop Per Child's discount XO laptop is so easy to repair that 5-year-olds in Nigeria can replace parts. The OLPC XO is also designed for low power use, high energy conservation and energy efficiency.
EPA to Set Lead Paint Abatement Standards for Remodeling
A lawsuit has forced the EPA to issue standards for limiting toxic exposure to lead paint during home remodeling and renovations. Lead poisoning is still a problem in old homes, especially for children.
Feds Turn Up Heat on Mattel Over Lead Toys
Federal lawmakers have written a letter to turn up the heat on Mattel, which they claim is not protecting public health when it comes to enforcing toy recalls on lead toys. Lead paint contamination continues in toys, especially those made in China.
1,000 Homes a Year Now Recycled
Instead of tossing building materials in the landfill, ReStore and others will recycle your home. Deconstruction is the way in which materials are reclaimed, salvaged, and reused in new construction. Saves resources.
FEMA Manipulated Science on Toxic Trailers: Congress
Members of Congress have accused FEMA of manipulating science with regards to safety of the indoor air quality in FEMA trailers. The toxic trailers were off-gassing volatile organic compounds (Vocs), especially formaldehyde, which is harmful and may
Trained Dogs Assist Autistic Children
Autistic children are getting help now from assistive animals, especially highly trained dogs. Dogs can help those with autism avoid danger and deal better with social situations.
5 Ways to Stay Safe from Mercury in CFLs
CFLs, compact fluorescent light bulbs, pack high energy efficiency and energy conservation, but they contain toxic mercury. Here are 5 ways to stay safe, including recycling, proper handling and treating them as hazardous waste when done.
Turning "First Suburb" into "First Green Suburb"
Levittown Long Island has begun going green, in an attempt to become the first green suburb. It is promoting energy efficiency and energy conservation: touting energy star appliances, cfls, soy based bioheat.
Mortgage Crisis Means More Homeless Pets
With the mortgage crisis and impending recession, many people are suffering foreclosures. The result is a rise in homeless pets. Abandoned pets are showing up at shelters, where some are being adopted. The Foreclosure Cats Project is one positive exa
Ty Inc. Still Selling Jammin' Jenna, the Lead-Tainted Doll
Ty Inc., the manufacturer of Beanie Babies toys, has been cited by Illinois for tainted lead vinyl on its Jammin' Jenna dolls. The state says Ty has not recalled the toy from shelfs, despite the risk of lead poisoning.
Employers Spending More To Move Workers
Given the slumping housing market, and recession in the U.S. economy, more employers are willing to give housing assistance to attract talent. Workers don't want to relocate, selling their homes in a poor real estate market, so companies are buying t
Ohio: Certified Sustainable
The prospect of locally sourced sustainable wood is growing as forests return to the Eastern U.S.
Think You Don't Like the Light or Color of CFLs?
A lot of people think they don't like CFLs, compact fluorescent energy efficiency lighting, because of the light and color. But newer bulbs are getting better, and there are some simple things you can do like adjust lamp shades.
California Home Builders Assoc. Announces Ambitious Energy Efficiency Goals
The Home Builders Association of Northern California has announced a goal of slashing energy use 50 percent and carbon dioxide emissions 30 percent compared with 1990 levels. Ambitious energy conservation and energy efficiency goals.
Florida Dream Homes, School Plagued with Unexploded Bombs
Florida homeowners in Orlando have discovered unexploded bombs and possible toxins on their land, since it used to be near an old military firing range. They are losing their homeowners' insurance, and have launched a lawsuit. The army is testing for
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