Maybe you have seen protesters in pictures or on TV holding "Stop fracking" signs and speaking about environment protection. They are part of a large population in the U.S. that sees the relatively new method of getting natural gas out of rock deep in the earth as...
Month: December 2012
New air quality standards will affect Georgia business
Creating environmental standards and new laws regarding pollution always includes debate. The American struggle is balancing the importance of protecting the environment and the importance of protecting the economy. A recent EPA announcement regarding air quality...
Glass company cleans up act after EPA citation
Many businesses use manufacturing processes that potentially expose the environment to pollutants. To some extent, this is simply the consequence of living in the modern world. Still, the health and safety of the community are important, which is why the Clean Air Act...
New research suggests your couch might be a cancer risk
When getting home from work, it is so nice to take off your shoes, grab a snack, put your feet up on the couch and take a deep breath. It's been a busy day, and you deserve this moment of relaxation. But is that deep breath you're taking a toxic one?A recent study...