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457 Different Chemicals Released into Air by School Cleaning Supplies
A new study by Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that the typical variety of cleaning products used in schools released 457 different chemicals into the air. The environmental health watchdog says that these common cleaning supplies can expose our children to chemicals which have been linked to health problems such as cancer [...] [ 457 Different Chemicals Released into Air by School Cleaning Supplies from Green Living Ideas ]
...Tags: Tags: Kids cleaning supplies Environmental Working Group health risks school
Green Living Ideas
- Thursday, November 12, 2009
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Install Energy Efficient Windows and Receive Tax Credit up to $1500
Tags: Home Energy Usage Windows energy energy bill energy costs energy-efficient windows Environmental Issues greenhouse gas emissions home energy bil Did you know that 25-35% of your home energy bill relates directly to the loss of heat through windows? It’s true. Most American homes have older windows that are far from being energy
Green Living Ideas
- Thursday, May 21, 2009
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Environmental Activists Plant Seed Balls in Abandoned Lots
Environmental Activists Plant Seed Balls in Abandoned Lots
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...Tags: I’ve long been fascinated by guerilla gardening, in which gardeners illegally under the cover of night cultivate plants in public spaces. Now, activists have a new tool for cultivating abandoned spaces: seed balls!
Green Living Ideas
- Monday, May 18, 2009
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Toxic Flame Retardant May Be Entering Our Food Supply
Not only does this practice leave a heavy carbon footprint and mean food is not as fresh as if locally grown, but the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found it also allows toxic chemicals to enter our food supply. Tags: Food and Cuisine Fruits and Vegetables Deca Environmental Working Group FDA food supply neurotoxin PBD Transporting food thousands of miles farm to market has its consequences. Of [...]
Green Living Ideas
- Tuesday, June 30, 2009
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Fossil-Funded Group Succeeds in Spreading Lies About How Much Water Desert Solar Uses
Tags: Carbon/ GHG Reduction Solar Energy/PV climate denier group desert environmental groups fossil-funded lies Mojave solar thermal The Heartland Institute utility-scale solar csp water water for power generation water use desert solar water use in electricity compare The Heartland Institute, the infamous fossil-industry-funded climate denier group that faked 500 scientists to deny climate change, is now creating a new fake narrative about water use in utility scale solar. They did a very thorough job of disseminating their 500 supposed skeptic climate scientists story; as Desmogblog
Green Living Ideas
- Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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More Environmental Mapping
Online mapping technology has changed the way environmental data can be distributed. By localizing and visually displaying the environmental data people can become more aware of what is going on in their backyard. Tags: maps environmental informatio Google Maps Mania has listed a couple of new maps that provide data. Check them out and if you find any more let me know.
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Living In a Toxic World
- Monday, June 15, 2009
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$1 Million in EPA Grants Available For Environmental Justice
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is looking to help. The organization is currently accepting applications for [...] [ $1 Million in EPA Grants Available For Environmental Justice from Green Living Ideas ]
...Tags: Tags: News and Events $1 Million in EPA Grants Available For Environmental Justice Environmental Issues Environmental Justice Environmental Protection Agency epa U. It can be challenging enough for each of us to learn and implement ways to live a greener lives on our own, but an even more challenging task is doing something that affects your whole community.
Green Living Ideas
- Saturday, November 14, 2009
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$1.45 million QinetiQ Research on Remote Environmental Sensors
Measuring and monitoring environmental impact is a continuing challenge. million QinetiQ Research on Remote Environmental Sensors from Green Living Ideas ]
...Tags: million QinetiQ Research on Remote Environmental Sensors environmental sensors environmental technology monitoring remote pollution sensor I’m m seeing new tools and attitudes that will enable nations and corporations do a better job of monitoring and, hopefully, reducing emissions and impact- from Google Earth’s aggregation of satellite data to track
Green Living Ideas
- Monday, January 25, 2010
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Got Environmental Issues? The Next Generation’s On It with Solutions-Oriented Projects Galore
Almost two years ago, I wrote about how the next generation was going to be pissed off at us for our environmental negligence and overall lack of action-taking on climate change and species extinction. The kids that are coming of age now (Generation Z or Generation Naught) are not only taking our dithering on major environmental issues without much complaint, they are taking all kinds of creative action. Well, I was wrong.
Here are four great examples.
Eco Chic
- Friday, October 16, 2009
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Green Issues Will Rise To The Top Of The Agenda Again
But Sally Taylor, of not-for-profit organization “ Environmental Population ”, believes that taking steps to be ‘green’ could actually save money and enhance a company’s reputation. Being environmentally aware is no longer an optional extra,” says Sally, “and companies need to realize that being green can indeed make positive changes on the bottom line. “For Environmental Population gives by Michael Smith In today’s economic climate, some companies may see ‘green’ issues as something to put on the back burner. In fact, the way I see it, customers and consumers are demanding
Green (Living) Review
- Tuesday, March 31, 2009