A homeowner near San Francisco received a proposal for $1045 to remove asbestos from his home. The material did not contain detectable asbestos.
Unethical Asbestos Remediators: Three Companies Propose Unneeded Work
January 31, 2009 By 3 Comments
New Middle Class Task Force to Make Green Jobs and Green Buildings National Priorities
January 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Send Vice President Biden and the other members of the Middle Class Task Force your ideas about creating green jobs and making buildings more energy efficient. President Barack Obama announced today the formation of a Task Force to strengthen the American middle class. As Vice President Joe Biden, a member of the group, describes the [...]
Report Says Some Climate Change is Irreversible
January 30, 2009 By 8 Comments
Dream Kitchen or Health Hazard: Formaldehyde and Indoor Air Quality
January 30, 2009 By 7 Comments
Sharon and her family felt ill. They were coughing and wheezing. Their eyes were watery and red. They had headaches and rashes on their skin.
Sharon contacted an industrial hygienist about their problems. Just a few questions led to the culprit. Formaldehyde can cause precisely the symptoms Sharon and her family experienced. Formaldehyde is also a carcinogen.
Top 10 Celebrity Homes That Should Go Solar
January 29, 2009 By 13 Comments
Solar is sexy, and many celebrities, including Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt, and Will Ferrell, have already jumped on the bandwagon. But many celebs have not, even though they represent a select group who own a disproportionate number of outrageously excessive homes located in sunny places, and they may want to consider re-decorating their roofs with energy-generating silicon. >> Don’t forget [...]
