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Greenwashers, Beware: FTC Updating Its "Green Guides" [1]

The 2010 update to the Federal Trade Commission's Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims is expected to feature new guidance for marketing carbon offsets and renewable energy certificates, green packaging, textiles, building products, and building.

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May 13, 2010

ENERGY STAR Gets the Spotlight [8]

A recent GAO report indicates the ENERGY STAR product certification process is vulnerable to fraud and abuse. The Environmental Law Institute brings together a panel of EPA and DOE reps with commentators who will discuss the impacts to energy efficiency and the roles of consumers, investors, and the manufacturing bottom line.

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Energy & Fuel [10]
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Eco-Sex: "How Green Is Your Love Life?" [12]

"You drive a hybrid, eat organic, and are passionate about recycling. But how green is your love life?" Author Stefanie Iris Weiss explores the question in her forthcoming book, "Eco-Sex."

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Public [7]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: Reuters [13], 03/24/2010
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"No Paperless Office Yet" [14]

"When the computer-age took off in the 1990s, lots of people thought we'd use a lot less paper. But that hasn't happened."

Consumer [4]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: Environment Report [15], 02/08/2010
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"FTC Moves May Signal Start of 'Greenwashing' Crackdown" [16]

"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 [4]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: Greenwire [17], 02/04/2010
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Will Appliance Rebates Match Cash for Clunkers? [18]

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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Economy & Business [3]
Consumer [4]
Energy & Fuel [10]
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National (U.S.) [6]
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Radon Action Month a Chance To Save Lives [19]

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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Chemicals [20]
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"O Christmas Tree" [22]

"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 [4]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: Environment Report [23], 12/22/2009
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"AP Poll: Sometimes It Isn't Easy Being Green" [24]

"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 [4]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: AP [25], 11/19/2009
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Watchdog Groups Call for Improvements in Contractor Misconduct Database [26]

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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