Daily Archives: June 10, 2009

US House passes 'cash for clunkers' plan aimed at boosting car sales, helping the environment

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune. The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a “cash for clunkers” bill that aims to boost new auto sales by allowing consumers to turn in their gas-guzzling cars and trucks for vouchers … Continue reading →

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Madigan: Crestwood lied about tainted well

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune. When the state ordered Crestwood officials nine years ago to test their community well for toxic chemicals, they said it wasn’t necessary because all of the village’s drinking water came from Lake … Continue reading →

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Cheap and nontoxic ways to get rid of bugs

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Yahoo Green. Summer is the time for picnics, going to the beach, and barbecues. Unfortunately, it’s also the time for indoor pests. Commercial pest control is full of nasty chemicals, even though there are natural … Continue reading →

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The eight weirdest car fuels

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Yahoo Green. There’s no single answer to the fuel of the future, at least certainly not at this time. Part of the solution lies in reclaiming waste streams that now mostly end up in landfills. … Continue reading →

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New from the GAO

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Laura B.

Federal Energy and Fleet Management:  Plug-in Vehicles Offer Potential Benefits, but High Costs and Limited Information Could Hinder Integration into the Federal Fleet.  GAO-09-493, June 9. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-493 Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09493high.pdf Scientific Integrity:  EPA’s Efforts to Enhance the Credibility and Transparency … Continue reading →

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Electrical waste set to be dumped abroad stopped by police

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Edie.net. Raids on two sites in east London and Essex have stopped the possible illegal export of electrical waste, according to police.

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Following The Trail Of Toxic E-Waste

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story from 60 Minutes (from November 2008). 60 Minutes is going to take you to one of the most toxic places on Earth – a place government officials and gangsters don’t want you to see. It’s a … Continue reading →

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What's a green marathon?

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story from How Stuff Works. You don’t need much to be a runner, or so m­any of us believe. Just running shoes, right? For endurance runners, however, the gear list can quickly grow to include much more … Continue reading →

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