Sustainability News Headlines - 7/31/2009

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• Community-Wide Solar Groups Emerging, Helping Cut Costs For Entire Neighborhoods to Use Clean Energy CS Monitor, 7/31
• Consumer Alert: Is That Business Really Green? Idaho Statesman, 7/31
• Must We Make a Choice Between Helping the Poor and Preserving Ecosystems? Ecosystem Marketplace, 7/31
• Buildings Where Energy Is 'Free' Greener Buildings, 7/31
• Why Home-brewed Beer is Green Planet Green, 7/31
• Integrating Sustainability Into Classrooms With Small, But Meaningful Changes ENN, 7/31
• Americans Waste $130 Billion Per Year On Energy Greener Buildings, 7/31

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Sustainability News Headlines - 7/30/2009

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• Obama Administration Should Bring Defense and Climate Funding More Into Balance, Argues New Report Grist, 7/30
• Nissan Previews Electric Car, Hopes to Out-Green Hybrid Seattle Times, 7/30
• Robert Redford: Why We Need a Bold Vision For Preserving Our Wilderness The Huffington Post, 7/30
• A Quest for Batteries to Alter the Energy Equation NY Times, 7/30
• California Will Require Green Chemistry In Its Products Miller-McCune, 7/30
• Oregon Schools: It's Not Easy or Cheap Being Green The Oregonian, 7/30
• Saying Good-Bye to a Common and Toxic Anti-Microbial Chemical Grist, 7/30

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Sustainability News Headlines - 7/29/2009

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• Taking Greenwashers to Task: FTC Enforcement Puts Manufacturers On Alert GreenBiz, 7/29
• Green Incentives Likely for Loans, Appraisals SF Chronicle, 7/29
• Challenges in Eco-Labeling: Brand Recognition and Credibility GreenBiz, 7/29
• Buying a Sustainable Energy Economy Chemical and Engineering News, 7/29
• New Fed Ex Hybrids: 96% Lower Particulates, 75% Lower NOX Emissions Treehugger, 7/29
• Riding the Bus...'Cause Julie's Cool' Sightline, 7/29
• Antibiotic Salmonella Burgers, With a Side of Flame Retardants? Grist, 7/29

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Sustainability News Headlines - 7/28/2009

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• Study Finds Successful Retailers Are Embracing Green Practices GreenBiz, 7/28
• Without Our Own Climate Law, U.S. Looks Silly Pushing Lower-Footprint India to Adopt Emissions Caps Living On Earth, 7/28
• Australia's First REDD Deal Will Pay Landowners Not to Log Old-Growth Forests in Tasmania Mongabay.com, 7/28
• Green Wineries Embrace Innovation From the Fields to the Bottle GreenBiz, 7/28
• Engineers on the Run as Naturalization Takes Root Across America Treehugger, 7/28
• 'Organic' vs. 'Natural' Food - What Does It Mean? Planet Green, 7/28
• Climate Change to Force 75 Million Pacific Islanders From Their Homes The London Telegraph, 7/28

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Sustainability News Headlines - 7/27/2009

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• Best Energy Savers For the Buck Forbes, 7/27
• Senator: We Need an Energy Revolution Grist, 7/27
• The China Challenge on Climate Change Living On Earth , 7/27
• Top 10 Checklist: How Societies Can Avoide Ecocide CS Monitor, 7/27
• The Three Traits All Green Gadgets Have in Common Planet Green, 7/27
• The Eternal Durability of Greenwash Grist, 7/27
• The End of Fossil Fuel Forbes, 7/27

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Sustainability News Headlines - 7/24/2009

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• The Time Is Now: U.S. Vehicle Efficiency Has Hardly Changed Since the Model T New Scientist, 7/24
• USDA: Farmers to Profit From Climate Bill SeattlePi, 7/24
• Growth and Green Aren't Mutually Exclusive Fortune, 7/24
• National Security Emphasis Could Inspire More Support for Climate Bill, Says Former Senator Grist, 7/24
• Organic Goes Down a Slippery Road High Country News, 7/24
• Cash for Killing Your Lawn: Desert Cities Getting Creative On Water Savings Greener Buildings, 7/24
• Climate Change Putting the Heat on Key California Crops LA Times, 7/24

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Sustainability News Headlines - 7/23/2009

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• U.S., China to Collaborate on Building Efficiency Greener Buildings, 7/23
• Governor: Clean Energy Key to 'Living Wage Jobs' SeattlePi, 7/23
• Can Non-Timber Forest Products Help Save the Amazon? Mongabay.com, 7/23
• Some Shrinking U.S. Cities Find Splendor in Green Reuters, 7/23
• Why Grow-It-Yourself Organic Food Is Here to Stay and How to Get on the Bandwagon Planet Green, 7/23
• How to Save Money (and Water) on the Toilet Grist, 7/23
• Un-green Things That Make You Fat Treehugger, 7/23

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Sustainability News Headlines - 7/22/2009

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• Fighting Climate Change Will be More Profitable Than Costly, IPCC Chairman Says Treehugger, 7/22
• How Consumers Are Saving Energy - Big and Little Things Can Add Up to Big Savings Yakima Herald, 7/22
• Good for the Planet, Good for Your Wallet Bend Bulletin, 7/22
• Turning Ag Waste Into Energy Corvallis Gazette Times, 7/22
• SF Low Income Neightborhood Oasis at Forefront of Urban Farm Movement SF Chronicle, 7/22
• A New Enforcer In Buildings - The Energy Inspector - To Generate Untold Savings NY Times, 7/22
• Air Pollution Linked to Diminished IQ of Children Science Daily, 7/22

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Sustainability News Headlines - 7/21/2009

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• World Starts to Act On Climate Change New Scientist, 7/21
• Is China Winning the Clean Energy Race? Grist, 7/21
• The Pitfalls and Opportunities of Eco-Labeling GreenBiz, 7/21
• GE Spotlights Smart Grid Projects for Utilities and Indujstry, 'Net Zero Energy' Homes GreenBiz, 7/21
• How to Teach Your Children About Climate Change - Without Scaring Them OnEarth, 7/21
• Are Paper Napkins More Eco-Friendly? Treehugger, 7/21
• Genetically Engineered Corn For Fuel Causes Concern for Food Supply Living On Earth, 7/21

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Sustainability News Headlines - 7/20/2009

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• Changing Climate, Changing Communication The Oregonian, 7/20
• The 15 Most Sustainable U.S. Cities Grist, 7/20
• Cities Rediscover Waterways They Paved Over NY Times, 7/20
• Slide Show: The Benefits of Organic Farming Treehugger, 7/20
• Wal-Mart to 60,000 Suppliers: We've Got 15 Really Important Questions for You Treehugger, 7/20
• U.S. Green Building Council Adds Sustainable Food Strategy to LEED Certification SF Examiner, 7/20
• Autism: It's the Environment, Not Just Doctors Diagnosing the Disease More SF Chronicle, 7/20

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Sustainability News Headlines - 7/17/2009

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• Van Jones: Recovery Act Funds Old and New Technology to Conserve Energy, Create Jobs Seattle Times, 7/17
• Asian Nations Could Outpace U.S. In Developing Clean Energy Washington Post, 7/17
• Wal-Mart's Sustainability Index: The Hype and the Reality Two Steps Forward, 7/17
• Building the Ecosystem Marketplace Ecosystem Marketplace, 7/17
• New AAA Guide to Include Eco Icons for Green Lodging Greener Buildings, 7/17
• How Organic Clothing Works How Stuff Works, 7/17
• Clean Energy: The Next Frontier LA Times, 7/17

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Sustainability News Headlines - 7/16/2009

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• New U.S. 'Renewable' Energy Record Set: 13% of Total Generation in April Treehugger, 7/16
• New Study: Solar Power to Reach Grid Parity in U.S. in 2015 Treehugger, 7/16
• 'Citizens Guide' for Climate Action Primes Citizens for Getting Involved Grist, 7/16
• Catch Up With Scientists On Climate Change - The American Public is Way Behind Planet Green, 7/16
• A High-Profile Example of Climate & Energy Illiteracy: Palin Attacks Climate Change Action and Clean Energy in Falsehood-Filled Piece Grist, 7/16
• Nitrites in Meats Fingered in Rise in Diseases Discovery News, 7/16
• Commercial Meat Production Is Breeding Superbugs MSNBC, 7/16

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Sustainability News Headlines - 7/15/2009

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• A Model for the Nation? San Francisco's Solar Energy Incentive Program Shines Bright In First Year Grist, 7/15
• Green Exchange: Sustainable Innovation Meets the Creative Commons Two Steps Forward, 7/15
• Environmentalists, Timber Companies Push Big Restoration-Oriented, Job-Creating Experiements In National Forests High Country News, 7/15
• On Tiny Plots, A New Generation of Farmers Emerges USA Today, 7/15
• Effective Green Job - Ecosystems Respond Well to Restoration CS Monitor, 7/15
• Demand on the Rise for Green Buildings Miami Herald, 7/15
• Talk About Agro: Mouth of the Mississippi World's Dirtiest Coastal Ecosystem ENS, 7/15

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Sustainability News Headlines - 7/14/2009

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• Rethinking Climate Policy - Incentivize, Don't Penalize GetRealList, 7/14
• If You Want a Revolution, Start With a Clean Energy One Grist, 7/14
• Electric Cars Could Dominate U.S. by 2030 Reuters, 7/14
• The True Value of Farmland Bellingham Herald, 7/14
• The Greenest House Living On Earth, 7/14
• For Many, a Simpler Life is Better USA Today, 7/14
• Illegal Amazon Timber Passed off as 'Eco-Certified' in Massive Wood Laundering Scheme Mongabay.com, 7/14

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Sustainability News Headlines - 7/13/2009

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• Global Warming Accord Spells (Badly Needed) Lifestyle Changes Seattle Times, 7/13
• Iconic Skyscrapers Find New Life in Green Tech Seattle Times, 7/13
• Passage of Climate Bill Will Be Boon to Accounting Industry NY Times, 7/13
• Land Use Is Energy Policy Sightline, 7/13
• Solar Sensations Under Development ABC News, 7/13
• Getting More Bang For Your Bulk LOHAS Weekly, 7/13
• As Unclear As Water - What's Really In the Bottle? Living On Earth, 7/13

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Sustainability News Headlines - 7/10/2009

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• Does the Greening of the Fast Food Industry Miss the Forest for the Trees? The Triple Pundit, 7/10
• Climate Savers: Global Climate Treaty Good for Business GreenBiz, 7/10
• Yahoo Abandons Offsets in Favor of Efficiency ClimateBiz, 7/10
• G-8 Leaders Declare Support for Including Forest Conservation in Climate Agreement Mongabay.com, 7/10
• Northwesterners Using Less Gasoline Sightline, 7/10
• A Car That Can Power Up With the Limitless Energy of the Sun and Wind How Stuff Works, 7/10
• Prince Charles Fears Earth Catastrophe BBC, 7/10

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Sustainability News Headlines - 7/9/2009

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• Let Clean Energy Economy Begin, Global Companies Urge Government Leaders WWF, 7/9
• Is China Going to Clean Our Clock On Clean Energy Technologies? NY Times, 7/9
• California Solar Subsidy Program Testing Limit LA Times, 7/9
• Has the 'Organic' Label Become the Biggest Greenwashing Campaign in the U.S.? Treehugger, 7/9
• Go Green to Make Your Neighbors Jealous Planet Green, 7/9
• Possible Environmental Cause Identified for Alzheimers, Diabetes and Parkinson's Disease Science Daily, 7/9
• Sea Level Rise: It's Worse Than We Thought New Scientist, 7/9

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Sustainability News Headlines - 7/8/2009

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• Green Collar Graduations Show the Promise of Stimulus Funds GreenBiz, 7/8
• Are Developers Making MisLEEDing Claims? Grist, 7/8
• Coastal Restoration Projects Provide Better Habitat and Jobs Oregon Public Broadcasting, 7/8
• Waxman-Market Has a Big Impact on Building Treehugger, 7/8
• Being Green In a Lean Economy LOHAS Weekly, 7/8
• An Energy Efficient Home - Simple, Accessible and Possible The Daily Astorian, 7/8
• Screwing Up the Environment Not So Great for Economy, Studies Find Grist, 7/8

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Sustainability News Headlines - 7/7/2009

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• Energy Efficiency - Can You Save Money Without Spending Money? The Triple Pundit, 7/7
• How the U.S. Is Forging a National Ecosystem Marketplace Ecosystem Marketplace, 7/7
• U.S. Works to Speed Solar Energy Development In the West LA Times, 7/7
• Obama Announces New Efficiency Initiatives As Part of Clean Energy Push Grist, 7/7
• Coolest Environmental Advertising Treehugger, 7/7
• Peer Pressure Plays a Major Role in Environmental Behavior Science Daily, 7/7
• How Many Gallons of Water is In A..? Treehugger, 7/7

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Sustainability News Headlines - 6/30/2009

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• Breaking the Barriers and Siezing the Moment GreenBiz, 6/30
• Why We Overestimate the Costs of Climate Change Legislation Grist, 6/30
• $500 Million in Labor Dept Grants Available for Green Job Training Programs GreenBiz, 6/30
• Seven Paths to Our Energy Future GetRealList, 6/30
• Myth Buster: Green Building Doesn't Mean Expensive and Complex Sightline, 6/30
• How Humans Consistently Misperceive Nature Mongabay.com, 6/30
• Calculating Coal's Toll Living On Earth, 6/30

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