Tag: Featured Living
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Tell EPA to Combat Climate Change by Reducing Carbon Emissions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set up listening sessions around the country to hear—from all of us—what it should do about our changing climate. In these sessions, the U.S. EPA wants to solicit ideas and input from the public and stakeholders about the best Clean Air Act approaches to reducing carbon pollution from…
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4 Universities Top the List for Going Green
The Earth Day Network highlighted some of the country’s greenest colleges and universities last week. Here are their picks: 1. University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) for its commitment to water conservation. The school reduced water use by 20 percent, nine years before a target date of 2020 for all California public universities. UCSB plans to cut water use…
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Farm to School Programs Grow Interest in Local Food and Healthy Eating
An increasing number of U.S. school districts are participating in Farm to School programs, reflecting the growing popularity of local foods. Farm to School participants implement healthy, nutritious school meals incorporating local food products and school gardens as well as lessons in health, nutrition, food and agriculture. Activities can include school gardens, student field trips to…
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How to Reduce Exposure to Toxic Dust Inside Your House
Sure, dust in your house is annoying. But did you know it could be toxic? One study by the Silent Spring Institute identified 67 hormone-disrupting compounds in household dust tests, including flame retardants, home-use pesticides and phthalates. [caption id="attachment_310854" align="alignnone" width="502"] Industrial chemicals like flame retardants, pesticides and heavy metals lurk in dust bunnies. Photo credit:…
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How to Reduce Exposure to Toxic Dust Inside Your House
Sure, dust in your house is annoying. But did you know it could be toxic? One study by the Silent Spring Institute identified 67 hormone-disrupting compounds in household dust tests, including flame retardants, home-use pesticides and phthalates. [caption id="attachment_310854" align="alignnone" width="502"] Industrial chemicals like flame retardants, pesticides and heavy metals lurk in dust bunnies. Photo credit:…