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GM Turns its Back on Safe Mercury Disposal

Emerging from bankruptcy, the new GM has made many a promise about becoming greener and more sustainable – but don’t ask them to do anything about the environmental impact of their ‘old’ cars. The company has announced that it will no longer participate in a partnership that collects toxic mercury switches from vehicles before they’re [...]

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EPA Cracks Down on Mercury Pollution from Cement Kilns

The Feds have finally gotten serious about cracking down on mercury pollution produced by cement kilns. On April 21st, just in time for Earth Day, the EPA released new regulations that will cut airborne mercury pollution by 81%-93% – a huge victory for environmental law firm EarthJustice, which has been fighting for regulation for years.
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Ann Coulter’s Girlfriend Thinks of Dumbest Law Ever: Lightbulb Freedom of Choice Act

Pub Note: This isn’t an April Fools Prank. This is real. Really.

Beware!! The hippies are coming and they are killing and eating our unborn babies and taking away even our most basic rights as humans! The right…to choose…incandescent mood-lighting!
Treehugger reports that Minnesota Representative Michelle Bachman wants to fight for her right for lighting. Seriously, this [...]

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