Entries tagged Pollution

1. Farming soils for CO2 storage

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:27am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Restored wetlands could naturally store CO2, according to California researchers. But how much acreage would this require, and what are the long-term effects? Read full post »

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   • Science,
   • Nature,
   • Pollution

2. What's the big deal about BPA?

   By Forecast Earth Correspondent Jenn Savedge Posted Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:14am PDT for forecastearth

   

   Plastic water bottles, baby bottles, kid's toys, and even metal can linings may contain Bisphenol-A. This chemical could harm children's reproductive systems, so you may want to limit exposure. Read full post »

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   • Health,
   • Food and Drink,
   • Pollution,
   • Plastic

3. Cities fess up to emissions with new project

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:22am PDT for ecogeek

   

   A nonprofit is helping 21 cities reduce their emissions across the board by linking emissions data to its effect on climate change. Read full post »

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   • Science,
   • Government,
   • Pollution

4. Bottoms up

   By Forecast Earth Correspondent Jay Weinstein Posted Tue Aug 12, 2008 1:24pm PDT for forecastearth

   

   Huge amounts of grain or potatoes go into the production of America's most popular distilled spirit. So choosing an organic vodka means your cocktails cut down on chemical use. Cheers! Read full post »

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   • Food and Drink,
   • Organic,
   • Pollution

5. Greening your school supplies

   By Forecast Earth Correspondent Jenn Savedge Posted Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:10pm PDT for forecastearth

   

   You may pay a little bit more, but eco-friendly paper, pencils, and art supplies are a nontoxic contribution to your kid's and the planet's well-being. Read full post »

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   • Shopping,
   • Education,
   • Kids,
   • Tips,
   • Pollution

6. The "green" Olympics gets underway

   By Forecast Earth Correspondent Don Willmott Posted Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:56am PDT for forecastearth

   

   Beijing aims for blue skies as it welcomes the world to an Olympic Games run with geothermal energy and solar power. Read full post »

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   • Sports,
   • Events,
   • China,
   • Pollution

7. Paving for air purification

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:53am PDT for ecogeek

   

   The University of Twente has possibly figured out a way to get paving stones to scrub the air, turning nitrogen oxide into a harmless nitrate that can wash away with rain. Read full post »

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   • Pollution

8. Clean your car without toxics or water

   By Kastle Waserman Posted Wed Aug 6, 2008 2:06pm PDT for greenpicks

   

   Cheaper than the car wash and kinder to your water bill, the Eco Touch spray will shine your car without harming the environment. Read full post »

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   • Cleaning,
   • Reviews,
   • Pollution,
   • Cars,
   • Water

9. Green junk mail? Get real

   By Trystan L. Bass Posted Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:40am PDT for greenpicks

   

   Now the New York Times reports that direct-marketing companies think they can make junk mail "greener." As if! Read full post »

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   • Recycling,
   • Tips,
   • Pollution

10. Geo-engineering: A lobotomy for the planet?

    By Hank Green Posted Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:13pm PDT for ecogeek

    

    Pouring tons of calcium hydroxide into the oceans in an attempt to decrease the CO2 in the atmosphere might not be the best idea. Read full post »

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    • Science,
    • Pollution