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At the request of the US Food and Drug Administration US Marshals today seized pet food products from the Petco Animals Supplies Distribution Center in Joliet, IL. This comes after a warrant was issued by the US District Court in Chicago.

I look forward to the day when our children and grandchildren look at us like we are idiots when we tell them that once we had to keep 40+ gallons of water heated 24/7/365 just "in case" we needed it. Also check out this comparison / review of different tankless water heater brands: http://www.comparethebrands.com/compare/90

Ever play the widely popular game SIM City? Electro City is like that but the idea is to build a "green" world.

An article comparing price, efficiency and the environmental impact of different solar panels.

Information and links to resources about the benefits, history and economy of organic cotton. Good read.

GuideMeGreen is a growing green website for people and companies who are environmentally conscious and are increasingly aware about the effects of climate change. These green companies, brands and services can help you discover a greener way of living that leads to a healthier and happier future.

All things being equal, if a potential employer paid for your time away from the office to volunteer for an earth-friendly cause or provided you with free compact fluorescent light bulbs and an energy audit of your home, or even a hybrid car, would you be more inclined to join them? Leading by example, renewable energy firms are developing “green” or environmentally friendly employee benefits that align the core values of a CEO and culture of their organization with the core values of each employee.

It's amazing how much paper is wasted each year with gift wrapping. Here are some easy ways to save money and go easier on the environment, all while wrapping a gift that will be sure to get noticed under the tree this year.

Ryan Hreljac was in kindergarten when he learned that children in a Ugandan village had to walk many kilometers every day just for fresh drinking water. Dismayed, he set out to do something about it. This is his story.

Now, Frito-Lay is embarking on an ambitious plan to change the way this factory operates, and in the process, create a new type of snack: the environmentally benign chip.

A list of green products reviewed by Compare The Brands, including things like solar ovens, tankless hot water heaters and eco-friendly yoga mats.

Research into the off-gassing of chemicals in plastic water bottles shows that these chemicals are linked to a decrease in testosterone due to interference with the body's natural hormone regulation. Lower testosterone for men means muscle loss, erectile problems, increased fat in breast tissue...

In an interview with Women's Wear Daily Alicia Silverstone shares her green style secrets, including how she buys her organic cotton underwear from Gaiam, and Canvas bags by Anya Hindmarch.

And one technique taught in mindfulness meditation is naming your emotions. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)... found that assigning names to negative emotions turns down the intensity of activity in the amygdala — an almond-sized sector of the brain that acts like an alarm system: When you witness a car crash, argue with your spouse or get yelled at by your boss, it’s your amygdala’s job to set off a cascade of stress-related reactions.

Two to eight light emitting diodes (LEDs) encased in polycarbonate resin are combined with a small photovolatic cell to power the lights for up to about 15 hours after an 8 hour charge in sunlight. Energy is stored via capacitor technology, negating the need for batteries. Available with a 10 year warranty the lights are said to last for more than 25 years, even if it rains, or folk drive on top of them.