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member name: Heather W.
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September 17, 2007 08:03 AM EDT -- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution, known as the Commerce Clause, reads as follows:"The Congress shall have Power ...To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among . . . more
October 19, 2007 11:42 PM EDT -- Last night at 8pm, San Francisco went green by blacking out. Citizens shut off nonessential lighting for an hour in the name of conservation – and community. "Our expectations in terms . . . more
October 17, 2007 11:20 AM EDT -- The EPA and states along the Mississippi River must be more vigilant in controlling the flow of pollutants in the river, much of which come from fertilizers used on farms upstream.  Scientist now . . . more
October 22, 2007 08:23 AM EDT -- For the first time in more than 100 years, much of the Southeast has reached the most severe category of drought, climatologists said Monday, creating an emergency so serious that some cities are just . . . more
October 25, 2007 09:55 AM EDT -- Everyone tries to do something these days, so I think we should should all have a chance to brag.  Plus, there are some very creative people here, so maybe others might find a useful and simple change . . . more
November 02, 2007 10:17 AM EDT -- None of these will singularly solve the energy crisis, but they are fun and interesting supplemental sources.   Recent news from a company called Industrial Nanotech, Inc. announced that . . . more
What is in Your Milk?
by Heather W.
views: 29 | rating: 10 | comments: 11
November 09, 2007 11:10 AM EST --   As most consumer are aware after recent food and toy scares, being informed and reading labels carefully is often the only way to protect yourself.  We need access to as . . . more
September 12, 2007 12:45 PM EDT -- Even an idiot can recycle their old idiot box.  Try these tips and you'll be back to your sofa enjoying your new Energy Star rated screen in record time.   If you don't want to go further . . . more
September 17, 2007 11:12 AM EDT -- Exposure to pesticidal chemical sprays doubles the risk of developing asthma, researchers have found.  In the first study of its kind, scientists discovered adults who come into contact with pesticides . . . more
October 26, 2007 03:08 PM EDT -- Creating a green roof involves layering soil and plants on top of buildings - apartments, shopping malls, university classrooms, corporate headquarters, or even homes - a practice that . . . more
September 10, 2007 10:26 AM EDT -- In July Governor Charlie Crist of Florida became the new environmental darling of the political world when he hosted a climate change summit in South Florida with Governor Swartzenegger, Robert Kennedy . . . more
September 10, 2007 11:05 AM EDT -- I wrote earlier about the damage to the environment and resident's health from mountain top removal and the dangerous proposal from the Bush administration.  Now there is a place to take simple . . . more
Are plastic bottles passe?
by Heather W.
views: 36 | rating: 10 | comments: 9
October 22, 2007 12:11 PM EDT -- A growing number of consumers who are looking for alternatives after reports that a chemical in the polycarbonate plastic used in the trademark bottles may be unsafe. Polycarbonate was once considered . . . more
September 14, 2007 11:58 PM EDT -- It kills me to see my neighbors hosing their driveways off and washing debris into the storm drains. They are not only wasting money, but increasing the burden of excess biodegradable material in the storm . . . more
Even more coffee discounts
by Heather W.
views: 17 | rating: 10 | comments: 4
September 09, 2007 12:54 PM EDT -- In addition to the discounts listed in my earlier article about using refillable containers at local coffee shops and convenience stores, I found this discount yesterday. Panera allows travel mug refills . . . more
Does Method Measure up?
by Heather W.
views: 20 | rating: 10 | comments: 8
September 13, 2007 11:37 AM EDT -- Yes!  For so many reasons, including their commitment to keep looking for ways to do it better. Method is looking to improve its sourcing and use more domestic, organic ingredients, such as organic, . . . more
November 13, 2007 10:16 AM EST -- America's obesity epidemic and global warming might not seem to have much in common. But public health experts suggest people can attack them both by cutting calories and carbon dioxide at the same . . . more
Eco-Friendly Potatoe Chips?
by Heather W.
views: 25 | rating: 10 | comments: 5
November 15, 2007 12:51 PM EST -- Frito-Lay is embarking on an ambitious plan to change the way their factory in Casa Grande, New Mexico operates, and create a new type of snack: the environmentally benign chip. Frito-Lay hopes . . . more
October 19, 2007 02:54 PM EDT -- The Kansas Department of Health and Environment yesterday became the first U. S. government agency to give carbon dioxide emissions as the reason for declining to issue an air permit for a proposed coal-fired . . . more
September 08, 2007 06:32 PM EDT -- When you use a standard aerial sprinkler system you lose a lot of water to evaporation.  However, a micro drip systems uses 20%-50% less water than conventional sprinkler systems.  They may cost . . . more
 
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