http://www.allvoices.com/ en-us BP's ability to convince the public that it has the Gulf oil spill under control disappeared weeks ago. Multiple attempts to stop or even slow the flow of oil from the undersea well ranged from laughable to obvious, but all... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/6061523-federal-budget-cuts-left-scientists-unprepared-for-bp-oil-spill Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:06:39 -0700 Just days ago, millions of people across the world celebrated the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, patting themselves on the back for environmental achievements and pledging to 'go green' with even more ferver than the year before.While the rallies and... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5718230-tragic-gulf-oil-spill-no-reason-to-give-up-offshore-drilling-white-house-says Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:58:56 -0700 Like many rapidly developing countries, China is being forced to admit that it isn't prepared to deal the amount of the trash produced by a growing economy and increasing middle-class prosperity.A city of over 17 million people, the amount of... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5683850-china-takes-aim-at-landfill-stenchwith-giant-perfume-guns Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:57:33 -0700 A Harvard man who never forgot how much fun it is to blow bubbles in a glass of milk is putting the idea to work on a larger scale, and might be on track to discovering a unique way of... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5649734-blowing-bubbles-in-the-ocean-could-slow-global-warming Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:28:15 -0700 You are what you eat.People have used this adage for decades, but it's only been recently that its wisdom has been taken to heart, inspiring a reconnection with the land that produces their food, and the people that have dedicated... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5649719-is-a-lack-of-slaughterhouses-killing-the-locavore-movement Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:25:31 -0700 Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night may stay the couriers of the United States Postal Service from the swift completion of their appointed rounds, but the overwhelming popularity of electronic mail has certainly put a damper... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5623361-postal-service-could-slash-carbon-footprint-by-cutting-saturday-delivery Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:35:30 -0700 Around the U.S. today, advocates of environmental protection and renewable energy kept waiting for someone to jump out and yell "April Fools!" But there's no practical joke that can make this disappointing announcement go away.In an effort to win support... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5614744-offshore-drilling-is-no-joke-environmental-risks-of-obamas-plan Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:06:09 -0700 Parents and environmentalists all over the United States breathed a sigh of relief as the Environmental Protection Agency released a statement saying they would finally be taking a long, hard look at the health and environmental impacts of bisphenol A... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5614662-us-government-launches-major-bpa-investigation-but-is-it-too-late Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:59:18 -0700 One of the only major U.S. auto manufacturers to refuse a government bailout during the most recent economic crisis, Ford has announced a new program that is expected to save them over $1 million in energy costs. While the savings... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5598494-ford-saves-1-million-by-powering-down-computers Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:46:14 -0700 Although industry reports indicate that continued price reductions for all types of solar technology are expected to open new markets and help the solar industry reach $77 billion in revenue and 26.4 GW in capacity by 2015, some U.S. states... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5590916-despite-a-booming-industry-hawaiian-utility-company-moves-to-block-solar-energy Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:16:55 -0700 According to California's Department of Water Resources, the state may face a fourth year of serious drought in 2010. Below average precipitation and runoff began in the fall of 2006, and while snowpack, and reservoir storage help officials control and... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5586085-can-wastewater-save-californias-parched-farmland Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:13:57 -0700 Tea has provided comfort and nourishment to humans for centuries. There's nothing better than sitting down with a steaming cup at the end of the day, and feeling its warmth and hydration revitalize your senses. The only thing that can... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5529293-win-a-cha-veda-tea-starter-kit-from-indonique Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:10:41 -0700 Obesity has reached epidemic proportions around the world, with at least 2.6 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese. Even with the recently launched awareness campaign of First Lady Michelle Obama, this epidemic is... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5490838-south-korea-outlaws-junk-food-advertising-aimed-at-kids Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:26:22 -0700 Trying to reduce your carbon footprint and live a more sustainable life can often feel like an uphill battle with no end in site. For every bottle and can that's recycled, there are ten more thrown in the landfill, and... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5484125-earth-hour-2010-three-reasons-to-flip-the-switch Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:20:43 -0700 We all know that it's important to celebrate Earth Day every day, through our environmentally-friendly actions and decisions, but how much more fun would it be to have hundreds of thousands of people celebrating with you?? Create the Good (www.createthegood.org... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5477426-win-a-trip-for-two-to-the-earth-day-celebration-in-washington-dc Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:19:57 -0700 It's no secret that we are running out of fossil fuels to satiate the incredible energy demands that the earth's booming population demands. Despite claims that clean coal or domestically harvested oil is going to last for hundreds of years... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5477343-will-the-next-generation-of-biofuels-be-sustainable-you-decide Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:11:38 -0700 People usually associate being out in nature with positive feelings, like freedom, peace, and vitality. But thanks to the findings of a recent study, waterways all over America might soon become associated with something else- poison.The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS),... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5454365-us-streams-fail-the-test-all-fish-found-contaminated-with-mercury Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:57:52 -0700 Water. H2O. Agua. Eau. It makes up most of our bodies, and covers most of our planet. Although some may take it for granted, less than 1% of the world's fresh water (or about 0.007% of all water on earth)... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5448595-10-ways-to-celebrate-world-water-day-march-22 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:46:46 -0700 In early February, health conscious Americans began to hear of a frightening piece of legislation, introduced by Sen. John McCain, that would threaten access to dietary and health supplements many Americans depend on.Referred to as the "Dietary Supplement Safety Act",... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5445302-mccain-attacks-dietary-supplements-fight-for-your-health-freedom Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:05:12 -0700 Babies are precious beings, innocent and full of boundless potential. Parents and family members do their best to provide safe environments where these young ones can learn and grow, but there are some things that even adults can't control.A study... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5439079-babies-born-prepolluted-support-the-kidsafe-chemicals-act Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:30:30 -0700