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"FTC Moves May Signal Start of 'Greenwashing' Crackdown" [1]

"The Federal Trade Commission is expected to crack down on "greenwashing" when it updates its environmental marketing guidelines for the first time since 1998."

Consumer [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Greenwire [5], 02/04/2010

Will Appliance Rebates Match Cash for Clunkers? [6]

States and territories are each designing and running their own unique rebate program, with funding from the US DOE for development and implementation.

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TipSheet [7]
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Economy & Business [8]
Consumer [2]
Energy & Fuel [9]
Government [10]
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National (U.S.) [4]
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Public [3]

Radon Action Month a Chance To Save Lives [11]

Every year, an estimated 20,000 Americans die of lung cancer caused by exposure to radon — a naturally occurring radioactive gas that often finds its way into indoor air. So now's a good time to look at the ways radon impacts your audience and how people can protect themselves.

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TipSheet [7]
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Chemicals [12]
Consumer [2]
Health [13]
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National (U.S.) [4]
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Public [3]

"O Christmas Tree" [14]

"It's the holidays... which for some of us means time to deck the halls with boughs of holly and, oh yeah, pick out a Christmas tree.  ... Which tree is greener -- real or artificial."

Consumer [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Environment Report [15], 12/22/2009

"AP Poll: Sometimes It Isn't Easy Being Green" [16]

"A solid majority of Americans recognize the need to help the environment, although there are some things -- like buying a hybrid car or taking mass transit -- that people often talk about, but don't necessarily act on."

Consumer [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: AP [17], 11/19/2009

Watchdog Groups Call for Improvements in Contractor Misconduct Database [18]

The Project on Government Oversight (POGO) and OMB Watch want the federal government to tighten the accountability of federal contractors by fixing problems with the database — a potentially valuable tool for environmental reporters.

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WatchDog TipSheet [19]
Topics on the Beat: 
Economy & Business [8]
Consumer [2]
Health [13]
Government [10]
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National (U.S.) [4]
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Public [3]

"Environmentalists Seek to Wipe Out Plush Toilet Paper" [20]

Environmentalists are criticizing paper companies for making ultra-soft toilet paper out of cut trees instead of recycled fiber.
Consumer [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Wash Post [21], 09/25/2009

Data Deficit Hampers Consumer Product Safety Commission [22]

A new GAO report says Customs has refused to give the CPSC shipping-manifest information it has been requesting for years. The manifests are a way to track products imported into the U.S. which may have been recalled due to toxicity and/or safety issues.
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WatchDog TipSheet [19]
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Consumer [2]
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National (U.S.) [4]
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Public [3]

"The Carbon Case for Downloading Music" [23]

"A new study has found that downloading music is substantially better from an emissions perspective than buying compact discs."
Consumer [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: NYTimes [24], 08/19/2009

"More Scrutiny Urged for Bottled Water" [25]

The Government Accountability Office, testifying before a Congressional committee, urged the Food and Drug Administration to stiffen oversight of bottled water and give consumers more information about what they are drinking.
Consumer [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Wall St. Journal [26], 07/09/2009

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