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Live Video: BP Gulf Oil Spill

ehancsak — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:51:05 +0000

GreenScene: Farmers Solve Oil Spill Crisis. Will Gov’t Listen?

Eric Hancsak — Fri, 07 May 2010 13:16:54 +0000

This video is truly amazing in its simplicity to solve the clean up problem with the Gulf oil spill. Some times the best answers are the simplest ones.

GREENSCENE – Stat of the Day: Cosmetics

Eric Hancsak — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:25:02 +0000

A study by the Environmental Working Group showed that the average adolescent girl uses 17 personal care products each day. Compared to average adult woman, who uses 12.

Many of the chemicals used is cosmetics and other personal care products have been linked to hormone disruption, and cancer.

GreenScene – Stat of the Day: 2009 Sunscreen Guide

Eric Hancsak — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:46:35 +0000

According to an new review by the Environmental Working Group, 3 out of 5 sunscreens either do not provide adequate protection from the sun, or contain ingredients with significant safety concerns.

> Click here to read the report

> Which sunscreens are the best? Click here for a list.

GreenScene: Cash For Clunkers

ehancsak — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:13:53 +0000

President Obama signed into law a program that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is calling the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) (AKA “Cash For Clunkers). This is a government program that helps you purchase a new, more fuel efficient vehicle when you trade in a less fuel efficient vehicle.

See if you qualify:
> GM Owners
> Chrysler Owners
> Ford Owners

> Learn more here @ www.cars.gov

GreenScene – Stat of the Day: Pesticides and Organic Produce

Eric Hancsak — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:10:57 +0000

According to the Environmental Working Group, eating the organic version of the following vegetables will reduce to your consumption of pesticides by up to 90%:

Peach
Apple
Bell Pepper
Celery
Nectarine
Strawberries
Cherries
Kale
Lettuce
Grapes (imported)
Carrot
Pear

> Download the Shoppers Guide here, from FoodNews.org

GreenScene: Earth Hour tonight starting at 8:30

Eric Hancsak — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:38:30 +0000

Tonight marks an important event in the global fight against climate change. From 8:30 to 9:30 EST, people from all over the world will be turning off their lights for one hour to observe Earth Hour and to show solidarity for this most important of causes. Global warming is an emergency. Please observe with us, by turning off all your lights from 8:30 to 9:30 pm tonight.

Light a candle. Snuggle with a loved one. Be apart of change.

GreenScene – Stat of the Day: Coral Reef Bleaching

Eric Hancsak — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:10:09 +0000

According to Environmental Health Perspectives, sunscreen washed from the skin of beach-goers, may be contributing to the bleaching of the coral reefs. In tests, small amounts of sunscreen were added to seawater containing healthy coral. All specimens were totally bleached within 96 hours.

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GreenScene – Stat of the Day

Eric Hancsak — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:22:28 +0000

AT&T has announced a plan to replace more than 15,000 vehicles in their gasoline-powered fleet with natural gas and hybrid technology. This move will reduce the company’s greenhouse gas emissions by 25%.

> Read more here…

EarthHour: Make A Statement March 28, 2009 8:30pm

Eric Hancsak — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:41:51 +0000

Please be part of this historic event.
March 28, 2009, 8:30 pm local time

World Wildlife Fund is asking individuals, businesses, governments and organizations around the world to turn off their lights for one hour – Earth Hour – to make a global statement of concern about climate change and to demonstrate commitment to finding solutions.

> Learn More and Sign up!