http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/brokovich-speaks-toxic-reform.html Seventh Generation's Million Baby Crawl movement is picking up steam in the push to reform the U.S. toxic chemical policies, and an environmental activist 'heavy hitter', Erin Brockovich, took time to speak to us about the campaign and about toxic chemicals in general. Seventh Generation's Million Baby Crawl movement is picking up steam in the push to reform the U.S. toxic chemical policies, and an environmental activist 'heavy hitter', Erin Brockovich, took time to speak to us about the campaign and about toxic chemicals in general. Change Makers Green Consumerism Green Family Health Household Toxins Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT Derek Markham http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/brokovich-speaks-toxic-reform.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/steps-cleaner-air-indoor.html It's that time again–windows close with a thump, the furnace clicks on, and next thing you know, you're living in a hotbed of pollution that could rival the smog in L.A. Here are 10 easy, simple things you can do to keep the air quality pure and safe in your house this autumn.With more than 11 million members, Care2 is... It's that time again–windows close with a thump, the furnace clicks on, and next thing you know, you're living in a hotbed of pollution that could rival the smog in L.A. Here are 10 easy, simple things you can do to keep the air quality pure and safe in your house this autumn.With more than 11 million members, Care2 is... Household Toxins Indoor Air Quality Pollution Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:30:00 GMT Care2 .com http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/steps-cleaner-air-indoor.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/drilling-gas-home-energy.html As if global warming and wars over oil weren't enough to put a little guilt cloud over our energy consumption patterns, there's a host of other, much closer-to-home environmental problems that need to be addressed if we are to get on the right track to a clean energy future.The "Halliburton loophole," which the oil and... As if global warming and wars over oil weren't enough to put a little guilt cloud over our energy consumption patterns, there's a host of other, much closer-to-home environmental problems that need to be addressed if we are to get on the right track to a clean energy future.The "Halliburton loophole," which the oil and... Clean Energy Climate Change Consumption Energy Health Heating Household Toxins Maps Planet Green Water Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:22:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/drilling-gas-home-energy.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/choose-global-solution-contest.html Have any bright ideas on how to solve the world's most pressing problems?The only catch is that the piece must be interactive--perhaps to better engage those that who come across the work--and they must follow these following guidelines (from CGS): The stories or games have options which can lead to different outcomes... Have any bright ideas on how to solve the world's most pressing problems?The only catch is that the piece must be interactive--perhaps to better engage those that who come across the work--and they must follow these following guidelines (from CGS): The stories or games have options which can lead to different outcomes... Climate Change Games Green Challenges Household Toxins Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:30:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/choose-global-solution-contest.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/snowboarders-skiers-climate-change.html If you love to play in the snow, climate change is a very real threat to your lifestyle. Snow levels are retreating upwards in many areas, leaving some prime ski and snowboarding areas in jeopardy. So what's a winter sports fanatic to do? If you love to play in the snow, climate change is a very real threat to your lifestyle. Snow levels are retreating upwards in many areas, leaving some prime ski and snowboarding areas in jeopardy. So what's a winter sports fanatic to do? Climate Change Energy Household Toxins Sharing Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT Derek Markham http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/snowboarders-skiers-climate-change.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/marines-contaminated-water-camp.html U.S. Marines and other servicemen and women who were stationed at Camp LeJeune in the 1950s through 1980s were exposed to high levels of toxic chemicals in the water. If you or someone you know is having health problems that what should you do now? U.S. Marines and other servicemen and women who were stationed at Camp LeJeune in the 1950s through 1980s were exposed to high levels of toxic chemicals in the water. If you or someone you know is having health problems that what should you do now? Health Household Toxins Pollution Water Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:30:00 GMT Marye Audet http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/marines-contaminated-water-camp.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/reasons-cigarettes-green.html Just in case anyone still needs a reason to eschew cigarettes, dig this: smoking is very, very un-green. Just in case anyone still needs a reason to eschew cigarettes, dig this: smoking is very, very un-green. Green Community Health Household Toxins Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/reasons-cigarettes-green.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-playground.html Child's play should always be safe and carefree. Here's how to make sure your neighborhood playground is as green as it can be. Child's play should always be safe and carefree. Here's how to make sure your neighborhood playground is as green as it can be. Bartering Beach Cancer Eco-Friendly Office Health Heating Household Toxins Insects Kids Lawn Care Non-Toxic Paint Organic Pesticides Schools Skin Care Toys Vegetables Water Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:00:00 GMT Colleen Vanderlinden http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-playground.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/emeril-green/tips-guy-weigand.html Everyone has his favorite dish.Just toss them in a saute pan with a little olive oil and crushed red pepper and you have a healthy side dish in minutes. Everyone has his favorite dish.Just toss them in a saute pan with a little olive oil and crushed red pepper and you have a healthy side dish in minutes. Cooking Fish Health Household Toxins Organic Cooking Vegetables Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:15:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/emeril-green/tips-guy-weigand.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/germophobes-unknowingly-poisoning-dolphins.html Sorry, Flipper. You could be swimming in a sea of toxic Triclosan, the antibacterial compound commonly found in human personal care products like hand soaps, dish soaps, sanitizing hand gels and even toothpaste. A recent research study found levels of the toxic pollutant in the blood of bottlenose dolphins, our incredibly smart and people-loving marine mammals. Sorry, Flipper. You could be swimming in a sea of toxic Triclosan, the antibacterial compound commonly found in human personal care products like hand soaps, dish soaps, sanitizing hand gels and even toothpaste. A recent research study found levels of the toxic pollutant in the blood of bottlenose dolphins, our incredibly smart and people-loving marine mammals. Animals Health Household Toxins Nature Water Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:30:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/germophobes-unknowingly-poisoning-dolphins.html