MEPs back stringent e-waste proposals
In a meeting of the European Parliament, MEPs (Members of the European Parliament) discussed proposals to tighten e-waste laws. According…
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7-Eleven goes green in Japan
In an ambitious move, 7-Eleven is attempting to turn its Japanese stores green. These new stores, referred to as “eco-konbinis”…
Maine seeks to repeal e-waste law
Paul LePage, the newly-elected governor of Maine, recently announced that he wishes to adjust, and in some cases repeal, the…
Obama sets goals for the environment
Last night, President Obama discussed clean energy, oil subsidies, high-speed rail, and a number of other topics that directly impact…
Apple ranks last for environmental response
Three dozen Chinese groups claim that Apple is failing to address worker safety and pollution concerns. A report by the…
Is the woolly mammoth coming back to life?
Is the woolly mammoth coming back to life? Japanese scientists sure hope so. In fact, if all goes according to…
E-Cycle Washington Collected 78 Million Pounds Of E-waste
Washington’s statewide electronics recycling program collected 78 million pounds of e-waste during its first two years of operation, according to…
Maguire Daisy Saved from Extinction
Photo Credit: Seth Willey/FWS This week, the Maguire daisy became the 21st species to be removed from the endangered species…
Walmart Helps Food Banks Go Green
The Walmart Foundation announced a new program today that will donate $2 million dollars to help food banks save money…
Harmful toxins found in nearly all pregnant women
A new study by the University of California, San Francisco shows that almost all pregnant U.S. women carry multiple chemicals…
Greenpeace Rates Greenest Electronics
Last week, Greenpeace released its third green electronics survey. At the top of the list was the Asus VW-247H-HF computer…
2010 Ties for the Warmest Year on Record
The warmest years on record are 2005 and 2010, according to government climate experts. The average temperature last year was…