Monday, April 24, 2006

[Wastewater] Low-Cost Sewer Solutions Coming to Market A concept called "low-impact" design is making the sewer projects cheaper and better for the environment. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Erin Toner reports 4/24/06. [SEJ Environmental Journalism Today] 3:38:06 PM Google It!    [Lead] Illinois Poised to Ban Lead Content in Consumer Goods Illinois is on track to become one of the first states to ban lead in a wide range of consumer goods. A bill sailing through the state's legislature would extend laws intended to prevent childhood lead poisoning beyond products like paint to include clothing, jewelry, and food products, among other things. Stephanie Zimmermann reports in the Chicago Sun-Times 4/24/06. [SEJ Environmental Journalism Today] 3:34:33 PM Google It!    [Automobile industry] Toyota's Hybrid Drive Reveals Backwardness of U.S. Car Companies Toyota is making money hand over fist with its hybrid drive as U.S. carmakers close factories and contemplate bankruptcy. Once again, Toyota has taken Detroit's lunch money by thinking long term and investing in innovation instead of fighting it, as Detroit often has. Robert Collier reports in the San Francisco Chronicle 4/24/06. [SEJ Environmental Journalism Today] 3:31:26 PM Google It!    [Schools] Schools see need to go green Green building groups are turning their focus to schools, where about a quarter of the U.S. population spends much of its time. [Source: United Press International, 4/21/06] 3:23:54 PM Google It!

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