Daily Archives: April 4, 2008

Chemical Industry's Influence at EPA Probed

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story from the Washington Post. A congressional committee is investigating ties between the chemical industry and expert review panels hired by the Environmental Protection Agency to help it determine safe levels for a variety of chemical compounds.

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Should Managers Have a Green Hippocratic Oath?

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full post at HBRGreen. A management oath should be created to encourage business leaders to be aware of the broader implications of their actions, including those related to the environment. Simply survey the history of management or business … Continue reading →

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Children’s 'Main Street Drag' Sunglasses Recalled by StyleMark Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Laura B.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Children’s Sunglasses Units: About … Continue reading →

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The latest from RenewableEnergyAccess.com

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Laura B.

The latest issue of Renewable Energy Weekly is now available. Highlights include: Shedding Light on Thin-film Solar Cell Efficiency Research Report: Hydrogen-based Vehicle Research Initiative is Making Progress Inside Renewable Energy podcast: How Photovoltaics Can Copy Photosynthesis; Interviews from World … Continue reading →

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Carbon Copy: Europe’s Still Not Cutting Emissions

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Environmental Capital. It’s not a surprise but a bummer nonetheless: Greenhouse-gas emissions are still rising in Europe despite lots of autographs on the Kyoto Protocol and an elaborate cap-and-trade system. Early analysis of data out … Continue reading →

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Americans prefer energy fix to cancer cure: poll

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story from Reuters. A nationwide survey of nearly 700 people suggests Americans would prefer more money be invested in technology to solve the nation’s energy ailments than to cure cancer or other diseases.

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Energy Star electronics ratings get corporate boost

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at News.com. The government’s Energy Star program and the tech industry’s Climate Savers Computing Initiative will work over the next three years to develop more-efficient standards for consumer electronics.

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National Public Health Week 2008 Web site, Blog Online Now: Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Medscape. The health effects of climate change will take center stage during National Public Health Week 2008, to be observed April 7-13. With a theme of “Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance,” APHA’s National … Continue reading →

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April 2008 issue of Biomass Magazine

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Laura B.

The April 2008 issue of Biomass Magazine is now available. Highlights include: The Beauty of Biomass Briquettes Seeing the Forest for the Trees Managing Woody Biomass Northwestern Ingenuity Takes SHAPE Organizing Biomass Farmers National Forest Slash Piles Eyed for Fuel … Continue reading →

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Greener Purchasing Leads to Sustainable Hospitals

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at McMorrowReport.com. Sustainable management and greener purchasing are becoming critical aspects for hospitals and clinics wanting to present the best face to the community on patient care. For FMs at healthcare facilities, managing green buildings includes … Continue reading →

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