Category: Green Building LEED News
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Illinois Mine Safety Head Took Thousands in Campaign Contributions from Coal Baron Chris Cline
Tony Mayville is a candidate for State Representative in southern Illinois and chairman of the Washington County Democratic Party. He has also supervised the Mine Safety division and served as acting director of Mines and Minerals at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Over several years, including time while Mayville was responsible for regulating Illinois coal mines, he collected…
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6 Superpower Foods for Healthy Teeth and Gums
By Sayward Rebhal We all know that oral care is important, and holistic oral care goes way beyond brushing and flossing. With alternative therapies such as oil pulling, and homemade solutions such as herbal mouthwash, there’s a lot you can do to ensure your smile stays beautiful and bright. But don’t overlook the powerful purification properties of…
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How Obama’s Climate Hubs Will Help Farmers Battle Climate Change
[caption id="attachment_320573" align="alignright" width="360"] Photo courtesy of Shutterstock[/caption] The Obama Administration couldn’t afford to wait on Congress to take the country’s latest action on climate change. In an effort to understand and address the impact climate has on farmers in different areas, the administration announced the formation of of seven climate hubs in various regions…
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Friday Roundup: Saving water in Sacramento, LEED pays off in Portland
Feature image: State government wringing water from operations, The Sacramento Bee. LEED certification for public buildings is one way legislators in California’s capitol are dealing…
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Hilarious Video Tells the Real Story Behind the Chicken You Eat
Today, Food & Water Watch in conjunction with Appeal To Reason Productions released a humorous new video revealing the myriad health and environmental issues with factory farmed chicken—the industrialized model under which most chicken served in the U.S. is produced. “Consumers may think they are making a good choice by choosing ‘the white meat’…