Often it can seem as though economic success and environmental protection cannot come hand-in-hand. But a recent legal settlement between environmental enthusiasts and the U.s. Army Coprs of Engineers proves that talking it out can truly lead to potential win-win...
Month: May 2013
Georgia workers working for clean air — from home
In what work situation would you be most effective? Do you work best while in the office and surrounded by colleagues? Would you be able to be effective if your office was in your home and you had less of a commute? Companies across the nation, including many within...
Big appliance manufacturer is target of toxic torts
Look around your home. Look at your washing machine. Look at your refrigerator. Look at your dishwasher. Do you have anything that is Whirlpool brand? It is a popular home brand, but that doesn't mean that the company behind the appliances that so many Americans count...
More air quality improvements necessary to improve kids’ health
If there is any reason why the public can agree that environmental matters matter, it is for the health of the nation's children. Kids are born into this world having played no role in the condition of the environment. Yet, they are the most vulnerable to the problems...
Oil from spill might be ‘out of sight’ but not necessarily gone
In a world that runs on oil and a country that still largely depends on it, more oil spills will happen within the U.S. The recent Deepwater Horizon spill is an extreme example of the damage that the oil industry can cause the environment. Not just the water and...