Author: Lisa Frack
Website: http://www.enviroblog.org/2009/04/the-kid-safe-chemicals-act…

So you’ve probably noticed that we love to talk about the Kid-Safe Chemicals Act, perhaps to a fault. Because we want to see it happen real bad.

The good news is that we’re so not alone. Loads of people are talking about Kid-Safe - especially in the blogosphere. So rather than read (again) what EWG staff have to say about Kid-Safe (pass it, baby!), check out what the blogosphere has to say:

ACTIVISTAS signed The Declaration and encouraged others to do so, too. Because, as she said:

EWG wants 500,000 Americans to sign The Declaration so they can show Congress how very many people are ready for a real national chemicals policy. Go ahead, add your name. It’s easy and it just might work. It’s sure worth a try, anyway.

BABYMINDING says the Kid-Safe Chemicals Act means safer products. She writes:

Currently there are over 80,000 chemicals used in various consumer products including children’s toys and personal care, most of which are not tested for safety. In fact, only around…

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Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/04/14/how-to-find-a-green-job…

With the Obama administration focusing on green job creation, job seekers are leapfrogging at the chance to connect with potential employers in the green sector. Sites like Great Green Careers are looking to become the top choice for today’s green workforce - focusing primarily on U.S.-based green careers in the energy, environment, skilled trades and transportation fields.

Great Green Careers launches officially on April 22, 2009 - also known in these circles as Earth Day - and is owned and operated by Ogden Publications, the largest and longest-running publisher in the green community. Over one-third of Ogden’s sustainable-lifestyle audience currently is employed in green occupations.

“We’ve embraced green jobs and technology since 1970, when Mother Earth News launched. Great Green Careers is a natural progression of services we can provide to our readers and to a new group of people who are now interested in the green job sector,” said Bryan Welch, publisher and editorial…

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Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/04/14/healthytravelblogcom-ed…

A new health and travel blog has been launched to facilitate a conversation and raise awareness of important issues for international travelers. HealthyTravelBlog.com addresses topics ranging from the quality and availability of care around the world to trends in technology and insurance  to planning and prevention to promote health and safety and manage chronic conditions.

The blog has been created to meet the growing need for a convenient and accessible resource for those who travel and live abroad.

Much of the blog’s content will be generated by HTH Worldwide, a global health and safety services company. Along with other contributors, HTH staff and partners provide updates on news and trends help people prepare to stay safe and healthy when they travel for business trips, vacations or study abroad programs.

“International travel should be safe, easy and rewarding, but people often don’t fully prepare to ensure their health and safety,” said Angelo Masciantonio, director and…

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Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/04/14/save-money-and-the-envi…

With a new design and enhanced functionality, NileGuide.com helps travelers “save green” in more ways than one with all-new trip planning tools.

NileGuide invites travelers to check out a new design, new geographic coverage, and new trip planning tools to enable customers to take their next trip without breaking the bank. NileGuide helps travelers to stretch their precious travel dollars further by filtering thousands of hotels and restaurants according to their preferences (like kid-friendly, hip, or romantic) while also staying within their preferred cost range. NileGuide also gives travelers maximum price transparency with one-click hotel price comparison tools.

Don’t have time to plan at all? NileGuide suggests trip itineraries created by their team of local experts that won’t strain the wallet. Once they’ve decided what to do, customers can print or download a free guidebook, customized for their trip.

“I am impressed with the NileGuide makeover. They got rid of a lot of…

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Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/04/14/teens-work-with-the-oba…

In response to President Obama’s move to make the White House more environmentally friendly, DoSomething.org one of the largest teen organizations in America, announced today they will join forces with GreentheWhiteHouse.com, an interactive site enabling users to upload suggested green features into virtual rooms in The White House. The goal is to inspire America’s youth to lead the charge in greening their own homes and help teach the rest of the world, including The First Family, how to green theirs.

“If young people can change their habits, the White House and the rest of the world can too,” said Nancy Lublin, CEO of DoSomething.org. “Teens are leading the nation’s green movement - we’re just providing the platform.”

Sloan Barnett, author of the New York Times bestseller Green Goes With Everything: Simple Steps to a Healthier Life and a Cleaner Planet, created GreentheWhiteHouse.com so everyone could have access to the symbol of American power and a voice in shaping its… (Read the rest of this article at the following article source link for the full story)

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Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/04/14/6-links-to-spark-up-you…

• How to Start a Green Energy Revolution - ChelseaGreen.com
• China’s Electric Cars & the Road to an Affordable EV -…

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The first schematic design for an Energy Star timber frame home in Connecticut is completed. The barn style theme fits in nicely with the theme of the surrounding area architecture.

The home will be designed for the ENERGY STAR® program, which will include ENERGY STAR approved insulation (SIP panels), duct system, mechanical ventilation system, windows, heating and cooling units, lighting, and appliances.

At 2500 square feet, this energy efficient home has views to the south and west. The first floor features a timber frame cathedral great room and a Tulikivi stove. The kitchen has views overlooking the property and is open to the dining, with easy access to the laundry room, and large master bedroom suite.

The second floor has two guest bedrooms, a full bath, and a spacious loft overlooking the great room.

In the next design stage, we will complete room dimensions add interior and exterior details.

Check out this and our other current green homes and timber houses on our website!

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