October 2009

Protect Yourself from Lead Poisoning

October 30, 2009
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It may do a wonderful job shielding Superman from the harmful radiation of Kryptonite, but for humans, especially pregnant women and small [...]

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The Proof is in the Palm Oil

October 29, 2009
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The world’s most traded edible oil, palm oil, is used in a vast amount of products, from chocolate bars to cosmetics. Over [...]

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Tesla Roadster Travels 501 Km on a Single Charge

October 28, 2009
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Simon Hackett, a participant in Australia’s Global Green Challenge, has completed a pivotal leg of the race, driving his 2008 Tesla Roadster [...]

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Your Daily Greens: Tokai Challenger Victory, Ambassador Tinker Bell, and Green Planes

October 28, 2009
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Daily happenings around the GreenSphere (People, Companies & Communities): It’s Official: The Tokai Challenger solar vehicle from Japan has won a sizzling [...]

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Fall Yard Cleanup – Feed those Composts!

October 27, 2009
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With fall well along and trees becoming more ‘see-through’ as the last few leaves flutter to the ground, don’t just rake up [...]

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Beautiful Destruction – Alberta Tar Sands Aerial Photographs

October 27, 2009
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Perhaps one of the most visible examples of our impact on the earth in our insatiable quest for energy, the Tar Sands [...]

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Your Daily Greens: Global Action, Race to the Finish and the Autogreen Challenge

October 26, 2009
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Daily happenings around the GreenSphere. The International Day of Climate Action, the Global Green Challenge and Canada’s Green Building Council.

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Oscar the Grouch Talks Waste Reduction

October 23, 2009

Turns out it’s Waste Reduction Week for Canada. While every week of the year is a good time to reduce, reuse and [...]

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