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Environmentally Friendly Consumerism

9. October 2009

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The state of consumerism has turned into a revolving door of buying poorly made, environmentally unfriendly, disposable products manufactured with planned obsolescence in mind. The only thing that the average consumer seems to care about now being how low of a price something can be obtained at. This in turn has led to our culture [...]

5 Fresh (and award-winning) Ideas for Green Building

8. October 2009

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5 Fresh (and award-winning) Ideas for Green Building

The United States Environmental Protection Agency announced winners of the third annual Lifecycle Building Challenge today. The term Lifecycle Building refers to design that takes into consideration disassembly and deconstruction, or in other words, constructing buildings that can be recycled. Each year, 100 million tons of construction and demolition debris is added to landfills, making it [...]

How Much Radiation Does Your Cellphone Give Off?

8. October 2009

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How Much Radiation Does Your Cellphone Give Off?

A new online tool allows users to compare the radiation levels of more than a thousand cellphones available in the United States. The tool, created by the Environmental Working Group, comes on the heel of scientific research that suggests a link between cellphone use and brain salivary gland tumors. The researchers at EWG believe government and [...]

10 Must See National Parks In The United States

7. October 2009

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10 Must See National Parks In The United States

Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park is the crown jewel of the state of California’s natural wonders. Created in 1890, it is the third oldest national park in America, and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With it’s towering rock cliffs, abundant wildlife and wilderness activities for all ages, this park is something everyone should [...]

The 10 Most Polluted Cities in the U.S.

6. October 2009

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Although none of the most polluted cities in the world are located in the United States, that doesn’t mean the air quality here is perfect. In fact, the American Lung Association believes that 60 percent of Americans (roughly 186.1 million people) live in areas where air pollution threatens their lives. The State of the Air [...]

Eco-friendly Alternatives to Chemical Cleaners

5. October 2009

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Eco-friendly Alternatives to Chemical Cleaners

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air pollution is no small problem. With the possibility of the air inside your home being anywhere from twice to 100 times as polluted as air in your backyard, replacing your household cleaners with eco-friendly alternatives is an easy fix for a huge problem. Besides reducing the toxicity [...]

Natural Wonders You Probably Never Heard Of Part 2

2. October 2009

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Natural Wonders You Probably Never Heard Of Part 2

Avenue Of The Baobabs The Avenue of the Baobabs is a road in Madagascar lined with thousand year old baobab trees that are up to 100 feet tall. Their unique shape and size have made them one of the most popular tourist destinations in the entire country. Sadly this area has no conservation status, and in [...]

EPA administrator announces stricter regulation of chemicals

2. October 2009

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EPA administrator announces stricter regulation of chemicals

Some exciting changes are on the horizon at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. After mounting concerns over the past few years about the negative effects of Bisphenol-A and other chemicals, the EPA is finally addressing the outdated system for managing chemicals in consumer products. Lisa Jackson, the Administrator of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, announced this week [...]

Empire State Building Goes Green

1. October 2009

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One of New York City’s most iconic buildings – the Empire State Building – is undergoing a $120 million facelift. The project will not only restore the long-lost golden lobby ceiling, but it will also improve the energy efficiency of the building. The skyscraper’s 6,500 windows provide a huge opportunity to make the building [...]