“Critter Carols” Protest Efforts to Weaken the Endangered Species Act
Sunday December 25, 2005
Who says environmentalists don’t have a sense of humor? To help raise awareness, and concern, about the ongoing efforts of certain industries and their paid lobbyists to persuade Congress to ... Read More
Senate Votes to Prevent Oil Drilling in ANWR
Wednesday December 21, 2005
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, a freshman Democrat from Washington state, led a successful floor battle that blocked a provision to allow oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). ... Read More
Can You Recycle Your Toothbrush?
Tuesday December 20, 2005
Recycle your toothbrush? Why not? Fifty million pounds of toothbrushes are tossed into U.S. landfills every year. Don't let yours be one of them. Several companies now offer eco-friendly products ... Read More
Dangerous Pesticides Found in All Oranges Tested
Sunday December 18, 2005
Before you slip an orange into your child’s Christmas stocking, or zest an orange peel to spice up your mince pie or cranberry sauce this Christmas, consider an official government ... Read More
Blacks More Likely Than Whites to Breathe Bad Air
Thursday December 15, 2005
Like economics, employment and education, air pollution seems to be a racial issue in America. An Associated Press analysis of government data has revealed that black Americans nationwide are 79 ... Read More
Toxic Cloud Rises Over London as Fuel Fire Rages
Monday December 12, 2005
A fire at a fuel depot in Hertfordshire caused a series of explosions that sent a cloud of toxic smoke into the air over London, raising concerns about public health. ... Read More
Synthetic or Conventional Motor Oil: Which is Better for the Environment?
Saturday December 10, 2005
Is it better for the environment to use synthetic or conventional motor oil in your car's engine? Learn the pros and cons of both types of oil, plus the dangers ... Read More
China Toxic Chemical Spill Flowing Toward Russia
Wednesday December 7, 2005
Nearly a month after an explosion at a chemical plant in northeastern China killed five people and spilled 100 tons of cancer-causing benzene into the Songhua River, the damaging effects ... Read More
DiCaprio to Produce Documentary on Global Warming
Monday December 5, 2005
Celebrated actor Leonardo DiCaprio is co-writing, producing and narrating a feature-length documentary film about global warming to shine a spotlight on what he considers "one of the most important issues ... Read More
Are "Biodegradable" Products Environmentally Safe?
Friday December 2, 2005
Many products claim to be biodegradable, but what does that label actually mean? With no legal definition for the term and no clear standards for enforcement, consumers have no guarantee ... Read More