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Shampoo May Be Hazardous To Your Baby's Health July 24th, 2008
Watch Out for Brands Containing Phalates
The FDA has released a report that some baby shampoos, powders and lotions containing phalates could lead to reproductive defects later in life. Want to see more GreenLight News -- no preservatives added? Click here See...more
Target Makes a Bullseye for the Green July 22nd, 2008
Superstore Chain Aims to Build some Big Green Buildings
Target has announced its plans to build greener stores in the years ahead. The company hopes to erect two green locations by the end of the year, and aims to have 100 or more in...more
Google Vs. The Government: Who Wins? July 21st, 2008
Mega-Company Pledges More Alternative Energy Funding Than U.S. Government
Google has announced that it will spend more money on alternative energy projects and initiatives in 2009 than the U.S. Government! Want to see more GreenLight News -- no preservatives added? Click here See more...more
2000-Year-Old Trees Help Explain Climate Change July 17th, 2008
Scientists Look to Bark to Understand Global Warming
A team of scientists in Argentina are studying the bark rings of native Alerce trees, in the hope that they will provide information about the temperature and climate over the last several hundred years. Want to...more
The Mexican Spotted Owl Flies Free July 15th, 2008
Court Rules to Protect the Endangered Species' Natural Habitat
A federal court has ruled to protect 8.6 million acres of land in the US southwest that serves as the primary habitat for the endagered Mexican Spotted Owl. Want to see more GreenLight News -- no...more
The 100-Year-Old Electric Car Makes a Comeback! July 14th, 2008
Zap, China Youngman Revive a Blast From the Past
Carmakers ZAP and China Youngman Automotive Group have joined forces to revive Detroit Electric, an electric car brand dating back 100 years! The companies hope to have new Detroit models on the road by 2009. Want...more
Two Warmest Years in Over a Century: 2007 and 2005 July 10th, 2008
What? You're Not Surprised?
The Earth Policy Institute has released a report stating that 2007 was the second warmest year since records began being recorded, way back in 1880. Yikes. ...more
Is Global Warming All Bad? July 8th, 2008
Coral Reefs Exhibit Unusual Response to Rising Water Temperatures
A team of scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research has conducted a study of the health of coral reefs in environments where water temperature was on the rise. The results they came up...more
Sustainable Transport Award Goes to Eugene, OR July 7th, 2008
Hybrid Buses: Another Reason to Love this Hippy Town
Eugene, Oregon received an honorable mention at this year's Sustainable Transit Awards for their bussing system, known as the "Emerald Express." Check out this video to find out how it works. Want to see more GreenLight...more
Are You Healthier Than a Monkey? July 2nd, 2008
New Study Scrutinizes The Human Diet
A group of scientists examined two groups of mice, feeding one group a typical human diet, and the other the diet typical to a chimpanzee. Do we lead a healthier lifestyle than our simian relatives?...more
