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Discussion: Green Living and Eliminating Household Toxins

posted on May 6, 2008 at 1:27 PM

Discussion: Green Living and Eliminating Household Toxins author and consultant Linda Mason Hunter and Lynnae Hentzen, Executive Director of the Center on Sustainable Communities in Iowa, discuss ways to breathe easier in our homes.

Tags: green global warming health air quality water quality cancer ecology environment

Green Products and Healthy Home Interiors

posted on May 6, 2008 at 12:51 PM

Green Products and Healthy Home Interiors Indoor air quality is often worse than outdoor air quality. A toxic brew of synthetic chemicals found in building materials, furnishings, and cleaning products may be making you sick.

Tags: green global warming health air quality water quality cancer ecology environment

Discussion: Smoking, Drinking, and Gambling Addictions in Iowa

posted on April 28, 2008 at 5:41 PM

Discussion: Smoking, Drinking, and Gambling Addictions in Iowa "The Iowa Journal" explores legal addictions in Iowa—alcohol, nicotine, and gambling.

Tags: smoking alcohol law gambling taxes

Smoking, Drinking, and Gambling Addictions in Iowa

posted on April 25, 2008 at 10:49 AM

Smoking, Drinking, and Gambling Addictions in Iowa "The Iowa Journal" visits Iowa City for a look at the University of Iowa’s alcohol prevention efforts.

Tags: smoking alcohol economy law gambling taxes college University of Iowa

List of Iowa LEED Registered Buildings

posted on April 14, 2008 at 5:25 PM

List of Iowa LEED Registered Buildings LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) quantifies the amount of energy savings in building design and construction. This is a list of the Iowa buildings currently registered, the first step towards certification. Compiled April 11, 2008.

Tags: green ecology global warming construction energy/environment energy policy LEED

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