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From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: Is it better to drive an older, well-maintained car that gets about 25 miles per gallon, or to buy a new car that gets about 35 miles per gallon? — Edward Peabody, via e-mail
It definitely makes more sense from a green perspective to keep your old car running and well-maintained as long as you can—especially if it’s getting such good mileage. There are significant environmental costs to both manufacturing a new automobile and adding your old car to the ever-growing collective junk heap. (more…)
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From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: With all the talk of rising seas, what could happen to the rivers that flow into the oceans? Will they reverse flow? Will rising seas back up into fresh water lakes? And what happens to our groundwater should saltwater flow backwards into it? – Sandy Smith, concerned Michigander
The intrusion of saltwater from the sea into rivers and groundwater is a serious issue, but the threat is not from a reversal of flow, and our far inland lakes and rivers are not expected to be directly affected by the salty water of our oceans. However, the sensitive areas around the edges of our continents, where fresh water meets salt water, are at risk, and greater efforts must be taken to protect them. Some 40 percent of world population lives less than 40 miles (60 kilometers) from the shoreline. (more…)
I decided that rather rehashing what everyone has probably written about 1million times I would provide you with some links to articles on “green holiday” tips.
How to Have a Green Christmas– Time Magazine 2006
MARYANNE MURRAY BUECHNER will show you how to have a green Christmas tree, lights, gift giving, gift wrapping, ornaments, wreaths, Table dacor, and candles. The article is quite informative and has some pretty good links to resources as well.
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From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: It is starting to get colder and I’m eager to try out the fireplace in our new home, but we don’t want to create health or environmental problems. Are there materials that would be more eco-friendly to burn in a fireplace than regular firewood? — Emily Eidenier, Durham, NC
Burning wood may be humanity’s oldest way of generating heat—and in the home it definitely creates a nice ambience. But it has its downside. According to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, wood smoke “contains toxic carbon monoxide, smog-causing nitrogen oxides, soot, fine particles, and a range of other chemicals and gases that can cause or worsen serious health problems, particularly among children, pregnant women, and people with breathing difficulties.” (more…)
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From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve noticed that bamboo is very trendy right now, apparently—in part—for environmental reasons. Can you enlighten? – Eric M., via e-mail
Bamboo has a long history of economic and cultural significance, primarily in East Asia and South East Asia where it has been used for centuries for everything from building material to food to medicine. There are some 1,000 different species of bamboo growing in very diverse climates throughout the world, including the southeastern United States. (more…)
This article was first published by Environmental Health Perspectives Volume 111, Number 7, June 2003, but is worth the read. Thank you Charles Schmidt for bringing it to us! - RJF
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is perfecting a software model that ranks chronic human health risks from industrial pollution exposures for populations living anywhere in the United States. Produced by the EPA’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), the Risk-Screening Environmental Indicators (RSEI) model allows researchers to prioritize risk-reduction efforts by chemical, industry sector, and facility according to numerous geographic classifications such as states, counties, zip codes, and tribal areas.
RSEI splits the United States into a grid of 10 million cells, each a square kilometer in size. By linking industrial release data from the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) to environmental fate models and estimates of human exposure, health threats within and between cells can be ranked and compared by the model. Similar assessments may have once taken months to complete, but RSEI yields answers to targeted queries in a matter of minutes. (more…)
Hello Jellyheads here are a few green articles that you might be interested in reading.
Planetsave.com and “Plane Stupid”
Fifty protesters with anti-aviation climate change activist group Plane Stupid havechained themselves together near the runway at Stansted airport. The group aims to draw attention to the CO2 emissions attributed to air travel, claiming each flight from the airport emits an average of 41.58 tons of CO2. (more…)
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From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: Which is better for our environment: to use dryer sheets in the dryer or liquid fabric softener in the wash? It seems they both have properties that are not very green.
– Deborah, via e-mail
If you’re concerned about the health and safety of your family members, you might want to stay away from both conventional dryer sheets and liquid fabric softeners altogether. While it may be nice to have clothes that feel soft, smell fresh and are free of static cling, both types of products contain chemicals known to be toxic to people after sustained exposure. (more…)
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From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that palm oil, common in snack foods and health & beauty products, is destroying rainforests? If so, what can consumers do about it? – Emma Miniscalco, via e-mail
It’s no wonder that worldwide demand for palm oil has surged in recent years. Long used in cosmetics, palm oil is now all the rage in the snack food industry, since it is transfat-free and therefore seen as healthier than the shortening it replaces. (more…)
Gaze upon the Helliers’ half-built house in Bristol, Vermont, and you might think you’re looking at an ordinary home construction project. Table saws, building materials, and piles of earth lie around the newly framed dwelling, while a crew of carpenters mills around the site, dressed for warmth in the chilly fall air. But look closer, and some unique features emerge. The exterior frame is wrapped in an outer layer of heat-trapping insulation. Sunshine streams in through large, south-facing windows, flooding the interior living spaces with light. Once the house is completed, solar panels will supply the family’s hot water and much of its electrical power. And indoor finishes, paints, rugs, and fabrics will be nontoxic. (more…)
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