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"Flame Retardants Found in Baby Car Seats, Changing Pads, Other Items" [1]

"Eighty percent of cushions used in car seats, portable cribs and other baby furnishings contain chemical flame retardants that can accumulate in babies' bodies, according to a new study published Wednesday."

Chemicals [2]
Consumer [3]
Environmental Health [4]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: EHN [7], 05/18/2011
June 5, 2011 to June 9, 2011

Equinox Summit: Energy 2030 [8]

Top scientists in low-carbon technologies with a panel of industry and policy experts and future world leaders will pool their expertise and create a realistic roadmap from the energy challenges of today to a sustainable future by 2030. Attend the free event in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, or watch the live stream from your computer.

Other Events [9]
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Public [5]
Topics on the Beat: 
Technology [10]
Pollution [11]
Policy [12]
Planning & Growth [13]
Environmental Politics [14]
Environmental Health [4]
Energy & Fuel [15]
Consumer [3]
Region: 
Canada [16]
May 8, 2011 to May 10, 2011

International Sustainable Development Research Conference [17]

The 17th annual conference of the International Sustainable Development Research Society will be hosted by the Earth Institute, Columbia University, in partnership with the United Nations Division of Sustainable Development and the Asian Development Bank Institute. The conference will explore the fundamental question of how global society's aspiration to continued growth can be harmonized with the existing limits imposed by Earth’s resources.

Other Events [9]
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Public [5]
Topics on the Beat: 
Water & Oceans [18]
Waste [19]
Transportation [20]
Technology [10]
Pollution [11]
Policy [12]
Planning & Growth [13]
People & Population [21]
Natural Resources [22]
Laws & Regulations [23]
Health [24]
Government [25]
Food [26]
Environmental Politics [14]
Environmental Health [4]
Energy & Fuel [15]
Economy & Business [27]
Consumer [3]
Air [28]
Agriculture [29]
Region: 
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [30]
April 15, 2011

Green Business Forum at the Green Living Show [31]

Join us as leading businesses and NGOs discuss the environmental impacts of Canada’s resource-based economy at The Green Living Show’s Business Forum in Toronto, Ontario. Gain a better understanding of the key economic and environmental issues from key players who outline their challenges and accomplishments as they seek common ground on goals that often compete — profit and the planet.

Other Events [9]
Visibility: 
Public [5]
Topics on the Beat: 
Waste [19]
Technology [10]
Pollution [11]
Policy [12]
Planning & Growth [13]
Natural Resources [22]
Forests [32]
Environmental Politics [14]
Environmental Health [4]
Energy & Fuel [15]
Economy & Business [27]
Consumer [3]
Climate Change [33]
Region: 
Canada [16]

"Study: Most Plastics Leach Hormone-Like Chemicals" [34]

"Most plastic products, from sippy cups to food wraps, can release chemicals that act like the sex hormone estrogen, according to a study in Environmental Health Perspectives."

Chemicals [2]
Consumer [3]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: NPR [35], 03/03/2011

"America's 10 Most Toxic Cities, 2011" [36]

The sprawling Philadelphia metro area got Forbes' "most toxic" rating, mostly because of its 50-plus Superfund sites in 4 states. But California claimed four of the top 10 slots, mostly because of smog. Not all of the cities rushed to accept the distinction.

Consumer [3]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: Forbes [37], 03/03/2011

"Clothes Makers Join to Set 'Green Score'" [38]

A new coalition of clothing retailers, manufacturers, environmental groups, and academics is developing a database which they hope will eventually allow them to give every garment a sustainability score.

Consumer [3]
Economy & Business [27]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: NY Times [39], 03/01/2011

"D.C. Reneges on Aid To Install Solar Panels" [40]

"Dozens of District [of Columbia] residents who installed solar panels on their homes under a government grant program promoting renewable energy have been told they will not be reimbursed thousands of dollars as promised because the funds were diverted to help close a city budget gap."

Consumer [3]
Environmental Politics [14]
Public [5]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [41]
Source: Wash Post [42], 02/28/2011

CSPI Urges FDA To Ban Cancer-Causing 'Caramel' Color in Coke, Pepsi [43]

"An ingredient used in Coca-Cola and Pepsi is a cancer risk and should be banned, an influential lobby group has claimed."

Chemicals [2]
Consumer [3]
Food [26]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: London Daily Mail [44], 02/17/2011
August 2, 2011

EPA Webinar: Consumption and Well Being: Social Motivating Factors for Supporting Environmental Health [45]

Webinar 6 of 10 in US EPA's year-long webinar series exploring how people can reduce greenhouse gases by making more sustainable choices that support a vital economy. Each month, guest speakers share their views on consumption and get participants thinking and talking about how personal choices can impact the environment.

Professional Meetings [46]
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Consumer [3]
Climate Change [33]

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