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Lead Exposure in School-Aged Children

Contrary to prevailing assumptions, children are more vulnerable to the harmful effects of lead exposure at the age of 6 than they are in early childhood, according to a Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center study to be presented May 4 at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies in Honolulu.

4 May 2008

Hundreds of Carbon Reducing Ideas on Display

Homeowners interested in lowering electricity bills and gardeners interested in growing organic fruit and vegetables will find the Chicago Botanic Garden filled with these and hundreds of other carbon-reducing ideas at the Garden's "Knowledge and Action" marketplace, June 5th.

1 May 2008

A Step Closer to Turning Plants into Biofactories

Australian researchers are a step closer to turning plants into 'biofactories' capable of producing oils which can be used to replace petrochemicals used to manufacture a range of products.

29 Apr 2008

Apartment Living that Fits into Today's Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

Portland's beautiful tidal basin, known as Back Cove, has been home to Forest Park apartments since 1944. Among the beautiful homes and breathtaking views of downtown Portland, sits this landmark apartment community, which many Mainers have called home over the years.

28 Apr 2008

The First HERITAGE 2008 World and Sustainable Heritage Conference

The first HERITAGE 2008 World and Sustainable Heritage conference is being held in Vila Nova de Foz Côa, in the Portuguese north region of Porto - Douro Valley - this May 6 to 7, 2008.

27 Apr 2008

Installation of Rooftop Solar Panels Supports New Jersey Clean Energy Pilot Program

Manheim, the world's leading provider of vehicle remarketing services and a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., today unveiled the installation of solar panels at its Manheim New Jersey facility (formerly National Auto Dealers Exchange).

24 Apr 2008

Breakthrough Technology in the Fight to Cut Greenhouse Gases

Scientists at Newcastle University, UK, have pioneered breakthrough technology in the fight to cut greenhouse gases.

24 Apr 2008

Rohm and Haas Showcases Environmentally Advanced Technologies and Products

Rohm and Haas, the world's leading supplier for binders and additives for paint and coatings will host a seminar introducing its environmentally advanced technologies and products at a seminar on Thursday, April 24th, 2008.

21 Apr 2008

Simple Structure and Selective Materials Create Functional and Attractive Green Home

When Darren Brinkley, owner of REAL building, created the miniature model of the concept home he wanted to build, his focus was not entirely on building a green structure.

18 Apr 2008

Most Painting Today is Faster, Easier and More Environmentally Conscious

Those of us over forty might remember the days when outside house paints carried a strong odor, and the brushes and rollers used to apply them required solvents to clean up afterwards. In those days, solvents were predominantly used in paints, but today that scenario is a distant memory.

17 Apr 2008