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August 30, 2010
Your home's hidden environmental horrors Many appliances and materials in your home drain resources in ways that are hidden in plain sight.In a recent article by Jonathan Fahey of Forbes, he says about insulation choices:
"Substituting extruded polystyrene with insulation made with polyisocyanurate reduces the greenhouse-gas payback from 65 ...
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August 30, 2010
Vehicles may get letter grades for fuel efficiencyWashington -- Federal regulators are considering giving all new vehicles letter grades on fuel efficiency -- a move that could deter consumers from buying ...
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August 24, 2010
FTC's Green Guides Could Nullify Environmental Seals of ApprovalThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is on track to release an updated set of Green Guides that are used by the agency to enforce environmental marketing laws ...
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August 24, 2010
Green Auto Orders Cars for Independent EPA/DOT Compliance TestingDALLAS, TX, Aug 24, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Green Automotive Company, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GACR) announced today that the company has ordered ten All Electric Sport ...
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August 23, 2010
Green living thrives in communes, eco-villagesShared eco-friendly living is becoming increasingly popular in places that range from communes to co-housing, eco-villages or intentional communities.
These are not the hippy, free-love ...
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August 7, 2010
Climate talks appear to slip backwardBONN, Germany--Global climate talks appeared to have slipped backward after five days of negotiations in Bonn, with rich and poor countries exchanging charges of ...
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August 1, 2010
Greendex: Consumer Choice and the Environment A Worldwide Tracking SurveyYou've heard about it for years now—everyone’s interested in being green. But do you really know how your personal choices are adding up? What ...
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June 15, 2010
Buildings MatterWe expect much from buildings and often take them for granted, particularly regarding the role that buildings play in our overall energy consumption. A ...
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May 6, 2010
House approves $6 billion 'cash for caulkers'NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- House lawmakers on Thursday approved a $6 billion measure that aims to provide rebates to homeowners who invest in energy ...
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April 27, 2010
Green machine: Cheaper home power from sunlightSolar cells are becoming an increasingly familiar sight on roofs, but soon even the walls and windows of your home could generate electricity and ...
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