Archive for January, 2010
National survey results released this week show Americans regard for climate change is losing momentum. Apparently rapidly calving glaciers, poor ski seasons and marooned polar bears aren’t proving persuasive.
The poll, conducted by researchers at Yale and George Mason, showed double digit declines.
The survey found: Only 50 percent of … Read the rest
A recent study done by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine found that children who are exposed to chemical phthalates in the womb are more likely to develop behavioral problems in the areas of conduct, aggression and attention. The problem is that phthalates, which have been banned form use in… Read the rest
Ecogear has just announced the launch of their environmentally-friendly sleeping bag, the Yosemite. A mummy style bag, the Yosemite is PVC-free and contains only non-toxic materials. With a recycled polyester fiber fill and a double-layer off-set construction, Ecogear has noted that the bag will keep you warm without disrupting the… Read the rest
When we think of wind turbines, we generally think of clean, sustainably energy, and the positivity of a new generation of green power. But, scientists agree that the “swishing” sound of the turbines can cause problems sleeping and mental health issues for some.
One UK woman, Jane Davis, is hoping… Read the rest
The aptly named “blobfish” is in danger of becoming extinct due to over-fishing in southeastern Australia. While the fish itself is inedible (and looks entirely unappetizing), it lives at the same oceanic level as crab and lobsters, and is often dragged up with the edible sea catches.
Marine expert Professor… Read the rest
While he’s wrong about the weight of an elephant (according to the Oakland Zoo, a full grown elephant generally weighs more than 11,000 pounds), this Green Police officer is right about how much carbon dioxide unplugging your Earth-Killers and Mother Nature Haters will save.
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A few nights ago, I broke down and bought a giant piece of triple chocolate cake to-go (for myself) because it looked so damn good. When I got home, I had one thing to feel guilty about — eating a giant piece of triple… Read the rest chocolate cake. When I was done,
The USDA’s standards board is likely to make the following rule this March: Food that is not… Read the rest grown in soil, even if it hasn’t been treated with chemical pesticides or herbicides, cannot be called organic. This will affect the labels of fruits and veggies grown in less traditional ways —
Artist Matthew Albanese uses unlikely natural materials and various photographic perspectives to create seemingly real, vast natural landscapes. His first creation was developed as a result of a bottle of paprika that Albanese accidentally knocked over in his kitchen. “As I was cleaning up the mess I began to dayream… Read the rest
