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Insects May Spread Nanotechnology Pollution Around the Environment

A new study raises the possibility that flies and other insects that encounter nanomaterial "hot spots," or spills, near manufacturing facilities in the future could pick up and transport nanoparticles on their bodies, transferring the particles to other flies or habitats in the environment

5 Aug 2009

Soil Ecosystems Can Be Revived by Metal Immobilization using Plant and Poultry Waste

New research highlighted in the latest issue of the Journal of Environmental Quality shows that even very contaminated shooting range soils can be remediated by using poultry waste and revegetating the site

3 Aug 2009

Biological Researchers Find Way to Detect Pathogens and Pollution in the Environment

Coupling biological materials with an electrode-based device researchers are able to quickly and precisely detect pathogens and pollution in the environment - and infinitesimally small amounts of disease biomarkers in our blood

3 Aug 2009

Mazda Says They Are Surprised by the Sales and Environmental Impact of Cash for Clunkers Program

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), which reports July sales on Monday, has seen a marked increase in showroom traffic as a result of the week-old federal government's Cash for Clunkers (CARS) program. Fifty-seven percent of the Mazdas sold under the program have been MAZDA3s, the company's most fuel-efficient vehicle

2 Aug 2009

Removal of Toxic Chinese Drywall May Present Additional Dangers

A leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese drywall, along with experts and scientists have been working feverishly to determine proper protocol for remediation of homes affected by the defective Chinese Drywall Crisis

2 Aug 2009

Coal Power Industry Told to Stop Deception and Pleading Over Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme

The Climate Institute has called on the coal industry and other big polluters to end their campaigns of relentless special pleading and deception over the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme as it threatened to stifle growing jobs and profits in a clean energy economy

30 Jul 2009

Greenpeace Says Hewlett-Packard Means Hazardous Products

A Greenpeace action in the US today exposed Hewlett-Packard’s (HP) continuing contribution to the toxic electronic waste crisis. The peaceful protest is in response to HP backtracking on its commitments to phase out toxic chemicals from its products by the end of this year

28 Jul 2009

Aggressive Efforts to Stem Air Pollution During 2008 Beijing Olympics Pays Off With Cleaner Air

The air in Beijing during the 2008 Olympics was cleaner than the previous year’s, due to aggressive efforts by the Chinese government to curtail traffic, increase emissions standards and halt construction in preparation for the games, according to a Cornell study

26 Jul 2009

Warning Issued About Remediation of Buildings Contaminated With Toxic Chinese Drywall

A leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese drywall, is issuing a warning to those conducting remediation on homes and buildings across states including Florida

23 Jul 2009

Environmentally Friendly, Biodegradable Plastic Water Bottles Now Available

BioGreen Bottles, the environmentally innovative plastic water bottle that is completely biodegradable once its drinking days are over, is now available nationally at mass retailers, in select markets across the country, making it easier than ever to go green

21 Jul 2009