Stuff We Found Today - 07.02.09

The Terrafugia Transition car/plane in Greenwich

Family, Kids & Health Stuff

• Doctor explores link between toxic chemicals and autism - (Safer States) "One of America’s leading pediatricians is asking whether hormone-disrupting chemicals like bisphenol A, phthalates and flame retardants are to blame for the rising tide of autism."
• EWG's 2009 Sunscreen Guide - (Environmental Working Group) 'Cause it's time for summer fun in the sun!

Food Stuff

• If the U.S. won’t ban dangerous pesticides in our markets, it’s up to us to ban them from our homes - (Shine: Parenting)
• Healthier Sodas; Ready to commit to a new thirst quencher? - (Ideal Bite) "Most pop's loaded with caffeine and artificial sweeteners. These tasty drinks satisfy your kid's cola cravings in a healthier way. Yes!"
• Taco Bell goes green - (Mother Nature Network) "Could it actually be true? Taco Bell goes all out for the environment? See for yourself." Check out this funny video from The Onion News Network...yes, it's just a spoof!
• Sustainable seafood in supermarkets - (Mother Nature Network) "Greenpeace graded grocery stores on their commitment to sustainable seafood. Sadly, Trader Joe's got an F."

Home Stuff

• Little Works - These guys have gorgeous handmade greeting cards from South Africa. % of proceeds donated to Deep Roots & 1% for the Planet...love it!
• Uroko House Book Igloo is a Book Lover’s Dream Bed - (Inhabitots) How cute is this for your little bookworm?!

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

• Best Brain-Damage-Free Mascaras from Couleur Caramel, Lavera and Jane Iredale - (EcoStiletto) Great lineup of toxin free mascaras.
• www.zosimosbotanicals.com - Exclusive line of handcrafted mineral makeup and natural skincare in a 100% wind-powered workshop. Great affordable prices too!
• Simple Shoes Clearance Sale - Now 50-85% Off. - (The Good Human) A few of the styles are little too "granola" for us, but sneaks are awful cute...especially the peep toe ones!

Tech & Science Stuff

• Electric Cars Run on Coal, But are They Cleaner than Gas? - (Twilight Earth) "In order for a car to run, something has to be burned. Is it Coal, Gas or the Environment? Should we burn it under our hoods in power plants?" Hmmm...something to think about...
• Big Dreams for New Cars That Fly, Run on Air and Reinvent Internal Combustion - (TheDailyGreen) "From the Terrafugia Transition to Zero Pollution Motors and split-cycle Scuderi engines, which alternative technology has the most promise?" (video in post)
• The Solar (Geek) Vest - (GreenMuze) "The four solar panel vest lets you charge your gadgets while working or walking in the sun." More geek than chic in our opinion.

Work & Business Stuff

• Video: Van Jones on MSNBC - (Mother Nature Network) "White House special advisor and green jobs guru Van Jones discusses the president's meeting with business leaders, as well as Obama's energy reform bill."
• 10 Great, Cheap, Green Office Supplies - (Ecopreneurist)
• Green Job Listings - July 2, 2009 - (Green Gigs)
• Great Green Job of the Week: Associate Creative Director, EnviroMedia Social Marketing - (EarthFirst) "EnviroMedia Social Marketing (Austin, Texas) is seeking a rising creative leader ready to use his or her powers to do some good in the world."

Nature & Environment Stuff

• Arctic Sea Ice at Lowest Point in 800 Years - (TheDailyGreen) "With the summer melt trending toward another record-low, a new study shows how global warming has produced unprecedented conditions in the Arctic."
• Close Encounters of the Crab-Ball Kind - (Environmental Graffiti) Who knew that crabs were such creative artists?! (video in post)

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

• The Digestive Tract Hotel - (GreenMuze) Okay...this is just a little weird, huh??
• Movie Review: Food Inc. - (EcoSalon) Everyone needs to see this movie!

Website Stuff

• Oceana: Creature Corner - Have a kid who loves sea animals (dolphins and sea turtles are soooo cool)? Have you little one check out this site from Oceana.org... "The ocean is home to thousands of species, from the familiar to the bizarre. Now you can learn about the creatures of the deep in Oceana's online encyclopedia."
• FreshandGreen.com: fresh ideas for green living - One stop shop for all eco products that are good for you, your family and the environment.
• New EPA Site Lets You Investigate Your Local Environment - (Sierra Club: The Green Life) "The EPA's new MyEnvironment tool provides a great range of information about local environmental conditions, from air quality to cancer-risk levels."
• www.NubiusOrganics.com - Check out this site for a fabulous selection of innovative products, information & ideas for eco-conscious living.
• How Your Internet Searches Can Fund Forests - (EcoSalon) A search tool like Google, "Click 4 Carbon is a for-profit business based in the UK that aims to raise money for forestation projects in Asia."

Political, Social & Economy Stuff

• EPA Approves California Waiver to REgulate Tailpipe Greenhouse Gas Emissions - (Global Warming Is Real)
• Obama Administration Gives Thumbs Up To Mountaintop Removal Mining - (EcoMatters) Nooooo!!

Other Random Cool Stuff

• We Want More from Our S'mores! - (Global Exchange) "This summer, the S’mores are speaking out…for Fair Trade!!!" Check out this fun Fair Trade campaign that you can participate in no matter where you are...and invite friends...s'more to share! (Sorry, couldn't resist.)
  
• 40 Facts About Water - (GenGreenLife) Did you know... "Less than 1% of the world’s fresh water (or about 0.007% of all water on earth) is readily accessible for direct human use."
• Study Documents the Many Environmental and Health Effects of Plastics - (TheDailyGreen) "Plastics are everywhere -- literally -- from the most remote oceans to the tissues inside our bodies. A new landmark study documents the pervasive impact of the most common consumer material."
• Just one word: Plastics - (Mother Nature Network) "It's hard to know what to do with a material that at once makes our modern lives possible while at the same time polluting the bleep out of the environment."