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Clean Energy at the Heart of Obama Economic Strategy 12 Feb 2012 | 01:58 pm
In terms of the economy, President Barack Obama was dealt a tough hand even before he took the oath of office--and he's been trying to figure out the best way to play those cards ever since. ... Rea...
Have Environmental Concerns Changed Your Eating Habits? 30 Jan 2012 | 07:08 pm
If you're concerned about specific environmental issues, you're probably trying to do something about them. Some of those actions may extend to what you put on your dinner plate. See how other reader...
Who Created the EPA Seal? 28 Jan 2012 | 07:04 pm
You've seen it a hundred times and probably never given it a second thought -- the offical seal of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Follow the link to see the seal again and to find out how ...
How Much Radiation is Safe? 27 Jan 2012 | 06:55 pm
Every time we are exposed to radiation, whether from a medical X-ray or a nuclear accident, government officials quickly reassure us that the amount of radiation we are likely to receive is perfectly ...
Obama Calls for End to Oil Subsidies 25 Jan 2012 | 06:44 pm
In his third State of the Union this month, President Barack Obama again called on Congress to end federal subsidies and tax breaks for big oil companies. Obama said the money would be better spent d...
Got 30 Minutes? Why Not Save the Planet? 23 Jan 2012 | 06:52 pm
If you had only half an hour to do something to protect and preserve the environment, how would you spend it? Learn how you can make a difference in 30 minutes or less each day.
Oil Spills and the Environment 20 Jan 2012 | 06:48 pm
With oil pipelines and offshore drilling back in the news nearly every day, maybe it's time to take another look at why oil spills are a problem for the environment--and for the people who depend on t...
Keystone XL Pipeline Permit Denied 19 Jan 2012 | 10:05 am
The Obama administration today rejected TransCanada's application for a permit to build the Keystone XL pipeline from the tar sand fields of Alberta, Canada to U.S. oil refineries on the Gulf of Mexic...
EPA Issues First National Standards to Control Power Plant Mercury 24 Dec 2011 | 08:15 am
On Wednesday, the EPA issued the first national standards ever created to improve air quality by reducing mercury and other toxic air pollution from U.S. power plants. Millions of Americans will brea...
Tips for a Green Christmas 22 Dec 2011 | 05:35 am
Peace on Earth doesn't just apply to resolving war between nations or feuds with your in-laws; it's also a good long-term goal for reducing humankind's harsh treatment of the environment. Learn how f...
