Target will pay $600,000 civil penalty for importing and selling toys with lead paintOctober 1st, 2009 Target penalized for toys with lead paintWASHINGTON — Target Corp. has agreed to pay a $600,000 civil penalty for importing and selling a variety of toys with high levels of lead paint on the surface.
Global warming could result in 4 degree Celsius rise by 2060September 28th, 2009 LONDON - In a new study, the British Meteorological Department has warned that global warming could result in a rise of 4 degree Celsius by the year 2060. According to the Guardian, unchecked global warming could bring a severe temperature rise of 4C within many people's lifetimes, as warned by the new report for the British government that significantly raises the stakes over climate change.
Indian ecologist plans to float country's first environmental partySeptember 21st, 2009 LONDON - Subhas Dutta, a prominent Indian environmentalist, is going to meet leaders of the UK Green party in his attempt to set up India's first dedicated environmental party. Subhas Dutta is known for championing a succession of green causes including saving a renowned green space in Kolkata and forcing the authorities to ban 60,000 old cars from the streets of the West Bengal city.
Green bosses 'over-comply' with environmental rulesAugust 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A business is more likely to "over-comply" with environmental regulations if its boss believes in environment protection, according to a new study. JunJie Wu, an economist at Oregon State University, examined why some firms violate environmental regulatory standards while others exceed them.
'Green' bosses more likely to comply with environmental rulesAugust 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A business with a green-oriented boss is more likely to "over-comply" with environmental regulations if it believes in protecting the environment and that it makes financial sense in the long term. The study examined why some firms violate environmental regulatory standards while others exceed them.
White paint index points to less weakness in housing, factory activityJuly 14th, 2009 Price of white paint component dips at slower paceWASHINGTON — The price of a key ingredient in white paint is declining at a slower pace, a signal that the weakness in housing and factory activity should let up a bit. Titanium dioxide prices fell 4.6 percent over the 12 months ending in June, the Labor Department reported Tuesday.
Toy importer to pay $665,000 penalty for violating lead paint ban, other safety standardsJune 25th, 2009 Toy importer penalized for lead-paint hazardWASHINGTON — Toy importer OKK Trading has agreed to pay a $665,000 civil penalty after it imported and sold toys with high levels of lead and violated other child safety standards. The penalty is part of a settlement the company reached with the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Safety official: Mattel hit with $2.3 million civil penalty for toys with lead-paint hazardJune 5th, 2009 Official: Mattel fined $2.3 million for toy hazardWASHINGTON — Toy maker Mattel Inc. and its Fisher-Price subsidiary have agreed to pay a $2.3 million civil penalty for importing and selling toys with excessive levels of lead.
US commander plays down threat of Pak nukes falling into terrorists' handsMay 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen, has played down the nightmare scenario of terrorists taking control of Pakistan's nuclear weapons. "I don't think that's going to happen.
Taliban's 'safe havens' in Pak's heart a "doomsday scenario for India, Afghanistan and WestApril 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The so called 'peace deal' between the government of Pakistan and the Taliban in the Swat Valley has brought Washington and Islamabad at loggerheads, with the United States considering that the accord would only provide an opportunity to the insurgents to build terror safe havens in Pakistan's heart. US diplomats see the peace accord of the Swat Valley, which is located just 60 miles away from Islamabad, as a threat to the region, and to the western world too.
Students most informed about environmental science more realistic on future problemsApril 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Students who are well versed about environmental science and the geosciences are the most realistic about the environmental challenges facing the world in the next 20 years, according to a new study. The analysis also found that students who are least informed in these areas are the most wildly optimistic that things will improve.
Study argues energy efficiency can offset cost of addressing climate changeApril 21st, 2009 High cost of addressing climate change challengedWASHINGTON — An environmental group is challenging claims that major reductions in greenhouse gases would lead to soaring energy costs. The Union of Concerned Scientists says its analysis, using Energy Department computer models, show that higher electric and gasoline costs will be offset by improvements in energy and automobile efficiency.
Now, bid for accompanying DiCaprio to his next film's premierApril 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Ever dreamt of walking down the red carpet with none other than Leonardo DiCaprio at the premiere of his next film? Well, here's a golden chance to make your wish come true. The 'Titanic' actor-cum-environmental activist is auctioning the chance to attend the premiere of his upcoming drama Shutter Island on eBay.
EC issues notice to Mulayam SinghMarch 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Election Commission has issued notice to the Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, for allegedly misbehaving with a senior officer in Uttar Pradesh. Addressing media persons, the Election Commissioner S.
Climate change aims need to be better integratedMarch 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A report published by the Partnership for European Environmental Research (PEER), has suggested that specific measures to tackle climate change, such as emissions trading, will only be successful if they are coherently supported by other government policies addressing economic and social issues. The report explains that, in order to create an effective, Europe wide climate policy, climate change issues must be better integrated into both general and sector-specific policies such as taxation, transportation, and land use planning.
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