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A green-grilling how-to
Published July 9, 2009, 4:50 am, Summit Daily News
Dear Eartha,What's the best, eco-friendly choice for summer grilling? I've heard there are chemicals in charcoal, but I'm not sure about gas grills either. - Krista, Frisco
London Hospitals Selected To Target Superbugs
Published July 9, 2009, 4:16 am, Medical News Today
Two London teaching hospitals have been chosen to take the lead in the fight against hospital bugs nationwide. They will try out new disinfection products for a three month period and if successful these may be used in other hospitals across the NHS. Barts and The London NHS Trust and the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust will now trial new technologies designed to combat infections.
'Green' Equals Green with Ceramic Tile
Published July 9, 2009, 3:34 am, Carteret County News-Times
(ARA) - For homeowners, good news has been hard to come by in this bleak economy. So it may come as a happy surprise to many to learn that the two most compelling trends in home remodeling and maintenance -- pinching pennies and going "green" -- are quite compatible with each other.
'Cleanup is needed' in Calverton
Published July 9, 2009, 1:13 am, The Riverhead News-Review
Saying "new action is sorely needed," a trio of New York representatives in Washington is urging the U.S. Navy to scrap its long-held theory that chemicals in groundwater south of its Calverton property are disappearing on their own. Sens. Charles ...
Create a Smarter Home in a Down Economy
Published July 8, 2009, 11:27 pm, Lexington Clipper-Herald
(ARA) - A tight economy means most American homeowners are keeping close watch on their budgets, cutting spending on frivolities and extras.
SMU professor's study on pollution from gas drilling is flawed, state says
Published July 8, 2009, 9:27 pm, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
State regulators support keeping their focus on vehicle emissions.
EPA to host public hearing about clean up project
Published July 8, 2009, 3:05 pm, The Coldwater Daily Reporter
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public hearing Tuesday, July 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bronson City Office on plans to clean up the former Scott Fetzer site and an adjacent parcel.
Government of Canada Announces Regulations to Reduce VOC Emissions From Automotive Refinishing Products
Published July 8, 2009, 12:10 pm, Marketwire
GATINEAU, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - July 8, 2009) - New regulations announced today will reduce Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in automotive refinishing products. VOCs found in these products contribute to the creation of smog, which is harmful to both human health and the environment. "The Government of Canada is serious about cleaning up the air to protect the environment and health of ...
Beijing's Air Pollution: It Isn't The Cars
Published July 8, 2009, 9:07 am, World Resources Institute
Even with half of private cars off the road, Beijing remains wrapped in a haze of smog. The real causes of Beijing’s air quality woes lie elsewhere.
What Is Aromatherapy? The Theory Behind Aromatherapy
Published July 8, 2009, 5:13 am, Medical News Today
Aromatherapy is a type of alternative medicine that uses essential oils and other aromatic plant compounds which are aimed at improving a person's health or mood. Many consider this type of treatment as unscientific and wishful thinking - however, scientific evidence of its effectiveness is growing.
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