June 2009 - Posts

• Fishermen shooting at dolphins over fish

  Dolphins may need to resort to wearing bullet proof vests if they know what's good for them. Anglers have started packing heat to keep opportunistic dolphins from stealing their catch. Boat captains are claiming that dolphins are getting increasingly Read More... Posted Tuesday, June 30, 2009 1:25 PM by Michael | 0 Comments Filed under: News

• The Dangers of Denying Climate Change

  In an op-ed column entitled “ Betraying the Planet ,” economist Paul Krugma n has called out climate change deniers, including those who hold political office at the highest levels and who have voted to reject laws that would limit greenhouse gas emissions. Read More... Posted Monday, June 29, 2009 11:29 AM by David | 0 Comments Filed under: Issues, News

• Greenwashing - Who Are The Worst Offenders?

  The term “greenwashing” is defined as companies intentionally misrepresenting their products as environmentally friendly when, in fact, they aren’t. They do it to cash in on the growing consumer concern with environmental matters. There are many ways Read More... Posted Friday, June 26, 2009 2:14 PM by David | 2 Comments Filed under: Business, Issues, News

• Geothermal Drilling Sparks Earthquake Fear in San Francisco Area

  San Francisco area residents are no stranger to earthquakes. Built near fault lines, the city is susceptible to the earth's natural shifts. A new energy project, however, has sparked worry that the city and surrounding area may soon fall prey to a manmade Read More... Posted Friday, June 26, 2009 10:25 AM by Emily | 0 Comments Filed under: Business, Energy, News

• Animal Cancer: Human Pollutants Threaten Animal Species

  Scientists are finding that cancer is threatening more and more animals, and a new study by the Wildlife Conservation Society suggests that there is a strong link between animal cancers and man-made pollutants. “Cancer is one of the leading health concerns Read More... Posted Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:58 AM by Christie | 1 Comments

• Food Inc. Movie: Dishing Dirt on the Food Industry

  In his documentary Food Inc. , award-winning filmmaker Robert Kenner exposes the seedy underbelly of the nation's food supply chain and the conglomerates that put profit ahead of health and environmental safety. The sometimes revolting and often mind-bending Read More... Posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 9:11 AM by Christie | 3 Comments

• New Washing Machine Requires Only One Cup of Water

  A British company has announced plans to introduce a potentially revolutionary washing machine it’s been developing to the North American market. The machine has been in testing for three years and the company promises that it can wash a load of laundry Read More... Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2009 1:04 PM by David | 4 Comments Filed under: Home and Garden, Issues, News

• Supreme Court Gives Go Ahead to Dump Waste in Lakes

  In a shocking ruling, the US Supreme Court has given a mining company the green (or antigreen) light to dump 4.5 million tons of toxic waste into an Alaskan lake. The court's decision will allow gold mining company Coeur Alaska Inc. to dump 4.5 million Read More... Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2009 8:41 AM by Christie | 2 Comments Filed under: Business, Health, Issues, News

• Global Warming and Other Bollocks Book

  A couple of UK scientists have gone on record in book form to denounce popular "scare stories" about the environment and human health. A new book Global Warming And Other Bollocks: The Truth About All Those Science Scare Stories, by professor of anaesthetics Read More... Posted Monday, June 22, 2009 10:55 AM by Christie | 17 Comments Filed under: Food and Drink, Health, Issues, News

• Lake Titicaca: Full of Peru's "Caca"

  Lake Titicaca, known as the world's highest navigable lake (and most snicker-worthy place name) is, apparently, full of "caca". Peru's Environment Ministry reports that over 12 million cubic meters of raw sewage are dumped into Lake Titicaca every year. Read More... Posted Friday, June 19, 2009 2:40 PM by Christie | 1 Comments

• Climate Change Forecast: The Real Impact on the United States

  The multi-agency US Global Change Research Program has released a comprehensive report outlining the impact that climate change will have across the United States. "This is the most thorough and up-to-date review ever assembled of climate-change impacts Read More... Posted Friday, June 19, 2009 10:19 AM by Christie | 0 Comments Filed under: Health, Issues, News

• Cash For Clunkers Program Gets Senate Approval

  The United States Senate has officially passed a $1 billion program that’s being called “Cash for Clunkers.” The program gives owners of cars that get less than 18 miles per gallon (in other words, terrible gas mileage) the opportunity to turn in their Read More... Posted Friday, June 19, 2009 9:45 AM by David | 4 Comments Filed under: Business, Transportation, News

• Composting Toilet Finally Approved

  It required nearly half a decade of production time and legal negotiations, but the Austin (Texas) Water Utility has finally given its approval to a green toilet that could revolutionize how we deal with human waste. The toilet in question is a composting Read More... Posted Thursday, June 18, 2009 10:46 AM by David | 0 Comments Filed under: Home and Garden, Issues, News

• Earth Shading to Cure Climate Change?

  Earth shading? What are these crazy climate scientists going to do, create an earth-sized parasol? No, not quite, but the concept is the same. Much is being debated in climate engineering circles these days; from carbon scrubbers and seed bombing to dumping Read More... Posted Wednesday, June 17, 2009 1:28 PM by Christie | 0 Comments Filed under: Health, Issues, News

• High Altitude Wind Generators Could Meet Global Energy Demands 100 Times Over

  Consider for a moment that the very best ground-based wind generators we have are capable of producing about 1 kilowatt of electrical energy per square meter of area swept. And that’s when wind conditions are at their peak. Now, consider that high-altitude Read More... Posted Wednesday, June 17, 2009 9:34 AM by James | 0 Comments Filed under: Business, Energy, Issues, News

• Father’s Day Gift Ideas: Green Your Dad!

  Father’s Day is fast approaching and I’m willing to bet you’re busted for decent dad’s day gift ideas, never mind eco-friendly gift ideas. Fear not – we’ve put together a sweet list of Father’s Day gifts that are easy on the wallet and on the earth. If Read More... Posted Tuesday, June 16, 2009 9:15 AM by Christie | 2 Comments Filed under: Energy, Fashion, Food and Drink, Health, Home and Garden, Issues, News

• Waste Reduction at Tim Hortons Saves You Money

  Canadians can feel a little better about their morning coffee at Tim Hortons – the largest quick-service restaurant chain in the country. As part of the company’s ongoing waste reduction efforts they’re encouraging customers to use a travel mug rather Read More... Posted Friday, June 12, 2009 10:38 AM by Michael | 3 Comments Filed under: Business, Food and Drink, News

• Prickly Shark lives to see another day

  First bats , now sharks...how do I end up with these assignments? A four foot prickly shark was captured recently off the coast of California. It was held captive for the enjoyment of visitors at the Monteray Bay Aquarium . The spectacle only lasted for Read More... Posted Thursday, June 11, 2009 1:41 PM by Michael | 4 Comments Filed under: News

• India Air Powered Car to Feature Zero Emissions

  The largest automaker in India is set to revolutionize the way we travel…maybe. If Tata Motors delivers on its promise, the world’s first commercial air-powered automobile will be a reality, in the words of company spokespeople, “sooner rather than later.” Read More... Posted Wednesday, June 10, 2009 2:19 PM by David | 5 Comments Filed under: Energy, Transportation, News

• World Science Festival 2009

  The second annual World Science Festival opens today in NYC for four days of unadulterated science fun. The goal of the festival? To bring science out of the lab and into the streets, museums and theaters of New York City. Stars like Harrison Ford, Alan Read More... Posted Wednesday, June 10, 2009 12:32 PM by Christie | 0 Comments

• Climate Change to Cause Mass Human Migration

  A new study from the United Nations University , Columbia University and CARE International reveals that millions of people will be forced to leave their homes in the next decades to escape rising seas, drought and natural disasters. "Environmentally Read More... Posted Wednesday, June 10, 2009 9:30 AM by Christie | 7 Comments Filed under: Health, Issues, News

• Tests Lead to Hope for Dwindling Manatee Population

  When’s the last time you heard of a hearing test that had the potential of saving thousand s of lives? After puzzling for decades over why so many manatees are killed or seriously injured by boat propellers, Dr. Edmund Gerstein decided to test a theory Read More... Posted Tuesday, June 09, 2009 10:07 AM by Michael | 0 Comments Filed under: News

• Toxic Fabric Softener -- Natural Alternatives to Keep Your Family Healthy

  Ever wonder why your dryer sheets have such aromatic names as "Ocean Breeze," "Summer Orchard," and "Spring Garden"? It's not just a marketing ploy -- it's a necessity. Dryer sheets and fabric softeners are heavily scented because they contain extremely Read More... Posted Monday, June 08, 2009 12:53 PM by Emily | 3 Comments Filed under: Energy, Home and Garden, News

• World Ocean Day: "One Ocean, One Climate, One Future"

  Whether you live near the ocean, or thousands of miles away from any coastline, there is no disputing the fact that the world's oceans are a life-giving force whose health affects us all. The world’s five oceans are essential to the survival of all life Read More... Posted Monday, June 08, 2009 8:48 AM by Christie | 1 Comments Filed under: Issues, News

• Could the Ocean Soon Run Out of Fish? New Documentary ‘The End of the Line’ Says So

  It’s a scenario almost too farfetched to fathom, yet it’s a very real possibility. Scientists say that the oceans, the cradle of life on this planet, could run out of fish within the next few decades. A new documentary film called The End of the Line Read More... Posted Friday, June 05, 2009 3:52 PM by David | 3 Comments Filed under: Food and Drink, Health, Issues, News

• U.S. Bat Population threatened by Killer Fungus

  If you were told that bats are dying across the United States in record numbers due to a mysterious fungus dubbed “white-nose syndrome”- would you even care? I mean most people find bats to be ugly, creepy or even down-right terrifying. Let’s face it, Read More... Posted Friday, June 05, 2009 11:46 AM by Michael | 3 Comments Filed under: News

• Your Reusable Bag Could Make You Sick

  While we’ll all ultimately benefit from ridding the world of petroleum-based plastic bags, a new study shows that reusable shopping bags could pose another kind of health risk. The study commissioned by the Environment and Plastics Industry Council (EPIC), Read More... Posted Thursday, June 04, 2009 9:40 AM by Christie | 0 Comments Filed under: Food and Drink, Health, Issues, News

• Cameron Diaz Involved With Environment Documentary

  Cameron Diaz opened up about the passion for the environment in last month’s issue of Vogue and she recently revealed even more details about what she’s doing to help the earth. This month’s issue of Marie Claire features an in-depth interview with the Read More... Posted Wednesday, June 03, 2009 3:26 PM by David | 0 Comments Filed under: Celebrities, Issues, News

• Questionable Report Claims Global Warming Causes Hundreds of Thousands of Deaths Each Year

  A new report, prepared by the Global Humanitarian Forum, offers some eye-opening numbers on the economic and humanitarian toll of climate change. The group, led by former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan, says that global warming contributes, directly Read More... Posted Wednesday, June 03, 2009 11:20 AM by James | 3 Comments Filed under: Business, Energy, Health, Issues, News

• Burger King's "Global Warming Is Baloney" Signs Taken Down

  Think global warming is all a big conspiracy? You’re in good company. An intellectual think tank comprised of the smartest, most informed people in the word agrees with you. Wait, that’s not true. Actually, it’s Burger King, the famous fast food chain, Read More... Posted Tuesday, June 02, 2009 3:12 PM by David | 6 Comments Filed under: Business, Food and Drink, News

• Ocean Acidification due to CO2 a "...very real and serious threat"

  Atmospheric carbon dioxide is responsible for climate change, anyone can tell you that, but the effect of CO2 on the oceans to date has been downplayed. The acidification of the world’s oceans will finally be addressed this December if a recently published Read More... Posted Tuesday, June 02, 2009 10:50 AM by Michael | 1 Comments Filed under: News

• Carbon Tracking Software Hits Market

  Amit Chatterjee doesn't have a crystal ball, but he didn't need one to figure out that "the next set of regulations for which businesses would need compliance software...[would be for] greenhouse gas emissions." So, the founder and CEO of Hara, a software Read More... Posted Monday, June 01, 2009 11:13 AM by Emily | 0 Comments Filed under: Business, Energy, News

• Switching to LED Lighting Could Cut Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Half

  Data compiled in recent studies suggests that the United States could reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by sources of lighting by 50 percent, simply by swapping traditional bulb-powered lights for LEDs. Besides being far more cost-effective, Read More... Posted Monday, June 01, 2009 10:54 AM by James | 3 Comments Filed under: Business, Energy, Home and Garden, Issues, News