Clean Up America of California premieres its Swabby 48 hard surface BRUSHLESS pressure washing system that reclaims and recycles contaminated water. Read »

Insurance and medical interests spent millions in 2003 successfully urging voters to pass Proposition 12, a constitutional amendment that limits the amount of money patients or their survivors could recover in medical malpractice lawsuits. Proponents claimed that greedy lawyers were besieging doctors with frivolous lawsuits that were causing malpractice insurance rates to skyrocket and doctors to flee the state. The campaign's promise, that tort reform would bring doctors to sparsely populated regions, has now been tested for four years. It hasn't turned out that way. Also, a Superfund guide to the Houston area, the "Wart Against Christmas," and the regular book review section, in the most recent edition of The Texas Observer. Read »

On October 12-15, NCclimate.org conducted an independent survey of North Carolinians' views on global climate change and the state government response. The telephone poll included a random sample of 803 households and carried a margin error of +/- 4 percent. Almost 3 in 4 respondents say they are concerned about climate change and only 1 in 10 feel the state government is doing enough to address the issue. Read »

The following statement was issued today by Stephanie Meeks, acting president and CEO of The Nature Conservancy. Read »

Californians are advised to add "severe weather" preparedness to their earthquake plans in order to prevent human casualties associated with climate change Read »

Nature Conservancy, Conservation International support $26 million agreement to protect tropical forests. Read »

Leading paper and print broker recognized for promoting eco-friendly practices. Read »

As metro Atlanta's population of 4.2 million people continues to grow, gas prices rise and air-quality decreases. To this discouraging equation, Atlanta ground transportation expert Mike Kersten has found an inspiring solution: Elite Green Car, Atlanta's first eco-friendly chauffeured transportation company. Combining expected luxury with environmental responsibility, Elite Green Car offers a unique perspective and promising environmental alternative to Atlanta transportation services. Read »

Updating "Hybrid Synergy Drive" Toyota's Hybrid Technology Website Read »

Conservancy is an officially supported charity for "Blog Action Day." Read »