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Latest TipSheet Items
August 15, 2007
Green Prefab Buildings: Beyond the Trailer Park
August 15, 2007–From Quonset huts to double-wides, prefabricated and modular buildings generally have not enjoyed a stellar reputation for quality, style, or eco-friendliness.Judge Forces USDA to Disclose Fields of Roundup Ready Alfalfa
August 15, 2007–A judge's decision has cracked open the black box of at least one genetically engineered crop: alfalfa.NOAA Tries to Consolidate Fish Information For Consumers
August 15, 2007–Consumers looking for information on which fish may be better to eat, considering factors such as sustainability, health, or source identification, have a range of potential sources.August 1, 2007
Early Results Support Replacement of Older Woodstoves
August 1, 2007–Preliminary results from a Montana air quality study suggest that replacing older wood-burning stoves and fireplaces with cleaner-burning, EPA-certified models can substantially reduce airborne fine particulates.Geeks Go Green: Info Technology and Energy
August 1, 2007–Across the globe and in almost everyone's backyard many information technology (IT) companies and managers are growing more conscious of the energy consumption.One-Third of U.S. Beaches Report Unhealthy Conditions
August 1, 2007–As beach season crests in August, many swimmers will want to know whether, or how much, their favorite beach is contaminated.Ontario Schools Launch Environmental Curriculum
August 1, 2007–On June 22, Ontario Education Minister Kathleen Wynne announced that as of January 2008, all elementary and secondary schools in the Canadian province will provide environmental education.Recent Data on Power Plants Available
August 1, 2007–Power plants are under the gun as federal and state legislators and regulators haggle over how to address climate change and energy production issues.Rocky Mountain Region Asbestos Sites Reported
August 1, 2007–There are at least 61 sites in CO, ID, MT, NM, and WY that naturally contain some form of asbestos, according to a report released July 9, 2007,by the US Geological Survey.Stealth Release: U.S. Climate Action Report
August 1, 2007–On July 27, 2007, the Bush administration released (three years overdue) the 4th U.S. "Climate Action Report" to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change.
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