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U.S. Climate Bill Passes House, Expected to Pass Senate

Emily — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:40:00 GMT

It was a tough fight, full of compromises and concessions, but on June 26, the U.S. climate change bill, properly known as HR 2454 or the Waxman-Markey bill, passed the House of Representatives in a 219-212 vote. The bill is a far cry from its original...(read more)

Green Tips for July 4th

David — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:50:00 GMT

Independence Day is just around the corner. It’s a great chance to get together with your loved ones and celebrate everything that makes America so great. This year, you can help make America extra great by throwing an environmentally friendly Fourth...(read more)

Fishermen shooting at dolphins over fish

Michael — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:25:00 GMT

Dolphins may need to resort to wearing bullet proof vests if they know what's good for them. Anglers have started packing heat to keep opportunistic dolphins from stealing their catch. Boat captains are claiming that dolphins are getting increasingly...(read more)

The Dangers of Denying Climate Change

David — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:29:00 GMT

In an op-ed column entitled “ Betraying the Planet ,” economist Paul Krugma n has called out climate change deniers, including those who hold political office at the highest levels and who have voted to reject laws that would limit greenhouse gas emissions....(read more)

Greenwashing - Who Are The Worst Offenders?

David — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:14:00 GMT

The term “greenwashing” is defined as companies intentionally misrepresenting their products as environmentally friendly when, in fact, they aren’t. They do it to cash in on the growing consumer concern with environmental matters. There are many ways...(read more)

Geothermal Drilling Sparks Earthquake Fear in San Francisco Area

Emily — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:25:00 GMT

San Francisco area residents are no stranger to earthquakes. Built near fault lines, the city is susceptible to the earth's natural shifts. A new energy project, however, has sparked worry that the city and surrounding area may soon fall prey to a manmade...(read more)

Animal Cancer: Human Pollutants Threaten Animal Species

Christie — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:58:00 GMT

Scientists are finding that cancer is threatening more and more animals, and a new study by the Wildlife Conservation Society suggests that there is a strong link between animal cancers and man-made pollutants. “Cancer is one of the leading health concerns...(read more)

Food Inc. Movie: Dishing Dirt on the Food Industry

Christie — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:11:00 GMT

In his documentary Food Inc. , award-winning filmmaker Robert Kenner exposes the seedy underbelly of the nation's food supply chain and the conglomerates that put profit ahead of health and environmental safety. The sometimes revolting and often mind-bending...(read more)

New Washing Machine Requires Only One Cup of Water

David — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:04:00 GMT

A British company has announced plans to introduce a potentially revolutionary washing machine it’s been developing to the North American market. The machine has been in testing for three years and the company promises that it can wash a load of laundry...(read more)

Supreme Court Gives Go Ahead to Dump Waste in Lakes

Christie — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:41:00 GMT

In a shocking ruling, the US Supreme Court has given a mining company the green (or antigreen) light to dump 4.5 million tons of toxic waste into an Alaskan lake. The court's decision will allow gold mining company Coeur Alaska Inc. to dump 4.5 million...(read more)

Global Warming and Other Bollocks Book

Christie — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:55:00 GMT

A couple of UK scientists have gone on record in book form to denounce popular "scare stories" about the environment and human health. A new book Global Warming And Other Bollocks: The Truth About All Those Science Scare Stories, by professor of anaesthetics...(read more)

Lake Titicaca: Full of Peru's "Caca"

Christie — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:40:00 GMT

Lake Titicaca, known as the world's highest navigable lake (and most snicker-worthy place name) is, apparently, full of "caca". Peru's Environment Ministry reports that over 12 million cubic meters of raw sewage are dumped into Lake Titicaca every year....(read more)

Climate Change Forecast: The Real Impact on the United States

Christie — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:19:00 GMT

The multi-agency US Global Change Research Program has released a comprehensive report outlining the impact that climate change will have across the United States. "This is the most thorough and up-to-date review ever assembled of climate-change impacts...(read more)

Cash For Clunkers Program Gets Senate Approval

David — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:45:00 GMT

The United States Senate has officially passed a $1 billion program that’s being called “Cash for Clunkers.” The program gives owners of cars that get less than 18 miles per gallon (in other words, terrible gas mileage) the opportunity to turn in their...(read more)

Composting Toilet Finally Approved

David — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:46:00 GMT

It required nearly half a decade of production time and legal negotiations, but the Austin (Texas) Water Utility has finally given its approval to a green toilet that could revolutionize how we deal with human waste. The toilet in question is a composting...(read more)