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Obama’s Environmental Plans Make Headlines

Lori Brown, April 3rd, 2009

While the G20 Summit and the world economic crisis may be front page news this week, the environment has at least controlled page two, after a week of climate talks, land preservation and energy efficiency incentives. The week kicked off with United Nations Climate Change Talks held in Bonn, Germany. President Obama's climate change team debuted at the talks, with U.S. ... read more

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Tagged basics, climatechange, denmark, energy, ideas, noteworthy

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Study Reveals Effects of Household Products on Waterways

Jennifer Berry, April 3rd, 2009

According to The Guardian, fabric softeners, disinfectants, shampoos and other household and commercial products are spreading drug-resistant bacteria throughout U.K. waterways. Researchers at Birmingham and Warwick universities are concerned that "some medicines will no longer be able to combat dangerous diseases." Think of it this way: Everything you put down the drain eventually makes its way back to your local ... read more

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Tagged basics, householdcleaners, ideas, medications, noteworthy, recycle, reduce

Published in Household


AAA Sponsors Great Battery Roundup

Trey Granger, April 3rd, 2009

For the ninth straight year, AAA is sponsoring the Great Battery Roundup, a car battery collection program in accordance with Earth Day 2009 to help keep lead and sulfuric acid out of landfills and garages. Not to be confused with the Great American Cleanup, which also occurs during this time of year, the Great Battery Roundup has collected ... read more

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Tagged basics, carbatteries, earthdaynews, ideas, lead, marinebattery, noteworthy

Published in Automotive


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