Financial Support Needed to Get Ecolonomics Bill Passed
The Why of Life Foundation is seeking financial contributions to support the writing of “The Ecolonomics Bill”, U.S. legislation that will allocate …
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Kmart Drops PVC Baby Toys
Kmart joined Toys R Us and Generations Toy Store when it recently removed vinyl teething toys, rattles and pacifiers from its shelves. Children ingest …
Greening Hospitals
50 U.S. top hospitals were surveyed to determine how they manage their waste. Some of the findings from the report, “Greening Hospitals”: * only 20 …
Atlanta Smart Growth Development in the Works
It is often difficult to discern whether a smart growth project is just another mega-development or whether it actually contributes to decreased sprawl, lower …
Support Tougher U.S. Vehicle Pollution Standards
The U.S. EPA is working on tough new pollution standards for cars, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), minivans and pickups. These standards will impact our air …
World-Wide Eco-Poll Conducted … and the Results are …
Environics International of Canada conducted its second annual International Environmental Monitor in association with polling firms in 30 countries. More than …
Fortune 500 Companies Drop Old-Growth Products
To help preserve the ancient forests of the world, 27 large U.S. corporations announced they will not sell products or use packaging made from old-growth …
One Year til 2000: Resources for the Y2K-Concerned
If you’re as confused and concerned about Y2K as many people are, take a look at these websites: The Berkana Institute:: Includes the Petersen, Wheatley, …
Brazil Creates Sugar-Cane Certification Program
After two years of debate, farmers, conservationists, workers, and researchers in Brazil reached agreement on a voluntary certification program for growing …