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E - THE ENVIRONMENTAL MAGAZINE THIS WEEK
December 8, 2013
WHAT WE'RE FOLLOWING
EU Opts for Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
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Effective this March 11, all cosmetics and personal care products sold throughout the European Union must not be tested on animals anywhere in the world. The ban includes all toiletries, including soap and toothpaste and all cosmetics and beauty products. Prior to the…

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New Standards for Cleaner Cars and Air
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On Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed cleaner fuel and car standards that would greatly reduce pollution levels, improve Americans' health and lead to widespread adoption of more efficient vehicles. The new standards would reduce the volatile…

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Follow the Plate

In direct contrast to the government's MyPlate nutritional chart, nutrition experts at the Harvard School of Public Health have released the Healthy Eating Plate. Guided by nutritional studies, their chart fixes what they call "key flaws in the U.S. Department of…

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FEATURED BLOGS
Using Grocery Delivery Services May Cut CO2 Emissions

Engineers at the University of Washington have found that using a grocery delivery service can cut carbon dioxide emissions by at least half when compared with individual household trips to the store. According to their analysis, trucks filled to capacity that deliver to…

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Losing Water
Water Shortages Are a Major Problem for Future Energy Projects
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It's easy to get obsessed with climate change as the predominant environmental issue and to neglect the complex interactions of deforestation, biodiversity loss, human population growth, ozone depletion and numerous other factors. One key factor is water, upon which we all…

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IN OUR CURRENT ISSUE
Gulf Stream Energy, with Turtles in Mind
Capturing the Power of Ocean Currents while Minimizing Impacts on Marine Life

A pioneering effort to generate electric power from ocean currents is about to enter a new phase at Florida Atlantic University. FAU researchers are focused on the Gulf Stream—a river of flowing ocean water that emerges from the Gulf of Mexico and heads north to Europe.

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Home Breathable Home
10 Tips for Improving Indoor Air Quality

In order to manage the allergy symptoms that lead to asthma attacks, it's critical to control the indoor environment. Common indoor triggers include dust mites on pillows, blankets and stuffed animals; mold in bathrooms; dust and pet hair in carpeting; cleaning sprays and…

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EARTHTALK Q&A
Greener Holidays

Dear EarthTalk: What are some ideas for being greener this holiday season?

– Beth Livingston, Camden, NJ

While the holidays are festive and fun, they can take a toll on the environment. All that shopping, decoration, food preparation and travel adds up to more carbon…

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