About Environmental IssuesEnvironmental IssuesClimate Change Creating More Refugees than War- June 23, 2008 The number of refugees worldwide increased significantly in 2008 and climate change is a major cause, according to a report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Rising sea...http://environment.about.com/b/2008/06/23/climate-change-creating-more-refugees-than-war.h... South African Artists Transform Trash into Toys- June 20, 2008 Where some people see garbage, others see opportunity. A group of artists in and around Cape Town, South Africa, are turning trash into recycled toys and art objects--earning a living...http://environment.about.com/b/2008/06/20/south-african-artists-transform-toys-into-trash.... Oil, Coal, Nuclear Power are Cornerstones of McCain Energy Plan- June 19, 2008 It has been a big week for energy policy and Republicans. On Tuesday, GOP presidential candidate John McCain gave a speech that outlined his energy vision for Americaa policy that...http://environment.about.com/b/2008/06/19/oil-coal-nuclear-power-are-cornerstones-of-mccai... Al Gore Endorses Obama for President- June 17, 2008 Former U.S. Vice President and Nobel Laureate Al Gore gave a rousing speech in Detroit on Monday night, endorsing Barack Obama over John McCain in their race to become president...http://environment.about.com/b/2008/06/17/al-gore-endorses-obama-for-president.htm How to Keep Cool Without Air Conditioning- June 16, 2008 When summer heat makes being inside uncomfortable, many people crank up the air conditioning. But what if you don't have air conditioning, or you'd rather find more energy-efficient methods for...http://environment.about.com/b/2008/06/16/how-to-keep-cool-without-air-conditioning.htm Green 401(k) Plans: Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is- June 9, 2008 As people become more environmentally conscious, they are looking for additional ways to live green and to make bigger contributions to sustainability. Employees are demanding more green investment options, and...http://environment.about.com/b/2008/06/09/green-401k-plans-put-your-money-where-your-heart... Phthalates in Cosmetics: Not Too Pretty- June 4, 2008 Most mainstream cosmetics and deodorants contain phthalates, an industrial chemical shown to cause serious health problems in humans and animals. Phthalates are banned in Europe, but not in the U.S....http://environment.about.com/b/2008/06/04/phthalates-in-cosmetics-not-too-pretty.htm Why Are Rising Sea Levels a Threat- June 3, 2008 With the discovery that the Arctic Ocean's year-round ice pack has lost about 20 percent of its mass in only two years and documentation of rising sea levels, scientists are...http://environment.about.com/b/2008/06/03/why-are-rising-sea-levels-a-threat.htm U.S. Autos Account for Half of Global Warming Linked to Cars Worldwide- June 2, 2008 U.S. automobiles and light trucks are responsible for nearly half of all greenhouse gases emitted by automobiles globally, according to a study by Environmental Defense that provides the first comprehensive...http://environment.about.com/b/2008/06/02/us-autos-account-for-half-of-global-warming-link... |