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On the Rise: Solar Thermal Power and the Fight Against Global Warming 5/08/2008
Global warming is real, is happening now, and is largely caused by human activities. To prevent the worst impacts of global warming, the United States must take action to reduce global warming pollution quickly and dramatically. Electricity generation accounts for more than a third of America’s emissions of global warming pollution. Preventing catastrophic global warming, therefore, will require the United States to shift away from highly polluting sources of power, such as coal-fired power plants, and toward clean, renewable energy.
Toxic Baby Furniture: The Latest Case for Making Products Safe from the Start 5/06/2008
Furnishings containing formaldehyde—a toxic chemical linked with allergies, asthma, and cancer—can contaminate indoor air within California homes. Babies and young children are particularly vulnerable to harm.