Thursday, November 12, 2009

environment

Chimps Show Signs of Culture

Animals conform to behavior dictated by society in which they live, researchers say more >>

John Doerr: Venture Capitalist Pushes Green Technology

For using his influence to tackle the climate crisis, he is one of America's Best Leaders. more >>

Yvon Chouinard: Patagonia Founder Fights for the Environment

His accomplishments make him one of America's Best Leaders. more >>

22 Tips for Minimizing Trash

The best way to keep trash out of a landfill is not to make it in the first place. more >>

Activist: Obama Should Focus on Cap-and-Trade

The environmentalist also says Van Jones shouldn't have been forced out. more >>

Sex With a Partner Makes Evolutionary Sense: Study

In worm model, genes gained from two parents helped offspring thrive, study shows more >>

Household Insecticides May Be Linked to Autoimmune Diseases

Study suggests a connection with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis more >>

Willow Harvest Promises Cheap Biomass Fuel

Biomass energy experiment seeks to determine whether willow shrubs could be a viable fuel source. more >>

Rising Seas Threaten Shanghai, Other Major Cities

Smoking Keeps Its Grip on Urban Poor

Misconceptions, marketing are boosting rates to double the national average, researchers say more >>

Smog Tougher on the Obese

Study finds sharp hikes in blood pressure when overweight, air pollution combine more >>

Green Spaces Boost the Body and the Mind

Study finds measurable health benefits for those with easy access to nature more >>

Explorers: North Pole Summers Ice Free in 10 Years

Taking the Pulse of Ocean Dead Zones

Researchers use robotic sea gliders to unravel the mystery of Oregon's coastal die-offs. more >>

California Considers Strict Energy Standards for TVs

Huge Potential for Carbon Storage in China

5 Smart Ways to Lower Your 2009 Taxes

Learn about stimulus, home, energy and other tips that can lower your 2009 taxes. more >>

Green Walls Taking Root in Building Design

Israelis Bring Green Power to West Bank Village

Bisphenol A: Another Reason You Don't Need Your Receipt

The estrogen-mimicking chemical has been found on paper receipts. more >>

For Quick Cash, Drop Your Gadgets at an EcoATM

The new ATMs could change the way personal technology is recycled. more >>

IEA Says $10 Trillion Needed for Clean Technology

Plastics Chemical Tied to Aggression in Young Girls

BPA has been linked to other dangers, but behavioral effects remain unclear more >>

Obama Puts Government on Greenhouse-Gas Diet

EPA Moves to Regulate Smokestack Greenhouse Gases

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