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Energy Star Homes Reach Million Mark
The Environment | Annette Hulbert | November 19, 2009
The Environmental Protection Agency announced that the millionth home qualified for its Energy Star rating on Nov. 10. Energy Star homes tend to be at least 15% more energy efficient than regular homes.
Since the program began in 1995, Americans have saved $1.2 billion on their energy bills and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 22 [...]
Phthalates: Toxic Plastic Chemicals Linked to Emasculated Brains in Boys
Consumer Goods, Health & Medicine, Parenting, Recent Studies, The Environment, Women's Health | tgrenda | November 16, 2009
Boys who as fetuses were exposed to plastic chemicals called phthalates may later experience emasculated brain development, a new study says.
Researchers from the University of Rochester’s Medical Center for Reproductive Epidemiology said the chemicals, which are widely used to make soft plastics, may negatively interact with testosterone, the hormone which is important to producing the [...]
Race Car Drivers Team up with iPhone to Make the Roads Greener
Technology, The Environment | Kristina Canizares | September 2, 2009
Retired race car driver Jean Paul Libert and rookie Indycar driver Nelson Phillipe are using their expert driving skills, combined with some fancy technology, to help you improve your environmental footprint. They are launching a new program called I Drive Green to help you reduce your fuel usage, whatever kind of car you drive.
The ultimate [...]
Wal-mart Announces a New Green Initiative
Consumer Goods, The Environment | Kristina Canizares | August 17, 2009
The Arkansas-based retail chain Wal-mart is not known for its environmental philosophies or earth-friendly products. In fact, Wal-mart is frequently lambasted by environmental groups and has been fined for numerous violations of the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and for unsafe storage of petroleum products. However, the company is seeking to clean up its [...]
Florida Looks to the Ocean for a Solution to its Energy Crisis
Technology, The Environment | Kristina Canizares | August 9, 2009
Florida is currently facing a looming energy crisis. The third largest energy consumer in the US, Florida’s population keeps growing and energy production can’t keep up. But scientists say that a vast, clean, and reliable energy source lies just offshore: the Gulf Stream.
Just as wind turbines harness the power of the skies for the electricity [...]
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