The U.K. company is launching next week a new barcode tracker to allow customers to trace the fish they’re buying back to the boat that made the catch.

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Canned Fish Maker John West Plunges into Supply Chain Transparency

Mira Sorvino and family watch red-shouldered hawk release after “public option” rehab. Photo by Gayle Uyehara Every week private oceanside homes, from Laguna to Malibu, host star-studded annual fundraising galas. Last Sunday Mira Sorvino, Pam Anderson and Ed Begley, Jr. graced Gulls Way Estate to support healthcare for California wildlife. This week it’s Glenn Close and Morgan Freeman gathering the glitterati at Villa De Sogni to fork over donations for Oceana. While town hall rabble-rousers fake concern over healthcare, who takes the tuna and terns to the vet? … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Healthcare for California Wildlife and World’s Marine Life

Your teeth are only as strong as glass, but they can withstand years of you crunching on granola bars. How is this? The key is that teeth form microscopic cracks jig-jagged in shape, instead of big ones, in order to alleviate sudden impact and stress on your teeth. It is these micro-cracks in teeth, say Tel Aviv University researchers in a new study, first to describe how the phenomenon works, that can be used in biomimicry for creating lighter and safer airplanes. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Flying By The Skin of Your Teeth Could Be Key To Greening Aviation Industry

A Water By-Cycle crews chats tree care with a passerby. Photo via Casey Trees . Jonathan Fuentes, a high-school senior in Washington, D.C., had never ridden a bicycle before he started an internship with Casey Trees. Now he’s cruising around the U.S. capital towing a cargo trailer full of watering hoses and safety cones, riding more than 9 miles and watering some 30 trees in a day as part of the nonprofit group’s

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Cycling Tree-Care Crews Hit D.C. Streets

Photo via: Mr. Bill “Using taxpayer money to subsidize U.S. job losses,” is how the United Auto Workers (UAW) describes GM’s move to tighten their belts, slash production costs, and make the most of their $15.4 borrowed billion by outsourcing to China. GM has already plucked the suckling Pontiac and Saturn from their proverbial tit and are prepared to slash a few more sucklers’ in the form of U.S. Laborers……

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GM’s New Strategy: “Made in China”

The Edge considers building a Malibu compound. Photo via Flickr: by U25150’s photostream It’s not the first time members of U2 have encountered building permit problems. When the band announced erecting U2 Tower , the tallest structure in Dublin, the Irish revolted, with conservationists in an uproar over the demolition of historic buildings in the industrial docklands. Now The Edge is forging ahead with plans for a mini-development of five homes in Malibu, California causin…

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Photo via Political Warfare Earlier this week, news broke that for the first time ever, the FBI added a domestic terrorist to its famed international Most Wanted list–the suspect planted nail bombs outside buildings in 2003 to deter animal testing and cruelty. That was big news, sure–but the bigger news seemed to be that this pioneering American offender was an “environmental terrorist.” Or an “extreme animal rights activist.” Or an “eco-terrorist.” Depending on which paragraph of the

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Environmental efficiency is on the rise because of technology and green sustainable methods progressing rapidly. Not only will these methods produce a healthier lifestyle, it will save you money!

Many locations throughout the United States are swiftly changing their construction practices to suit the environment and the health of human beings. The implementation of eco-friendly construction, alternative energy solutions and energy reduction solutions has continued to play an important role in the transformation to a healthier and sustainable world.

Many cities and states in the U.S. are pushing for green sustainable technologies to be utilized in the public and private sectors. Everyone strives for clean air to breathe and clean water to drink. Unfortunately, many modern conveniences increase pollution and health problems.

A naturally-occurring mineral, asbestos was used in the 20^th century in many applications such as insulation, piping, brake lining and flooring. Asbestos made its name because of its resistance to fire and heat properties. Improper insulation was used in millions of homes and while it is safe when enclosed or in good condition, deteriorated asbestos can cause a slew of health problems, such as mesothelioma.

Many homes, buildings and public facilities built prior to 1980 may still contain asbestos and other hazardous materials. In many instances, the best action is no action at all. Disturbing asbestos in good condition may cause its fibers to be released into the air.

Prolonged exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can potentially lead to the development of related lung ailments such as asbestosis and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of asbestos cancer that accounts for three percent of cancer diagnoses in the United States. Mesothelioma treatment has varied effects on victims because current research indicates it can take up to 20 to 50 years for this illness to develop. Due to the fact many mesothelioma symptoms are similar to less serious ailments, mesothelioma diagnosis is one of the more difficult tasks physicians encounter.

An ECO-FRIENDLY WORLD

Recently, congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law. Included in this act were extensions to the tax incentives placed for energy efficiency in 2005, as well as new credits for homeowners who remodel or build using eco-sustainable methods. Existing homes are eligible for a series of efficiency measures that pertain to the home shell (Insulation, Windows, Sealing) worth 30% of the installed cost (materials only, labor is not included in the credit basis).

Implementing green methods of building can have positive environmental, health and economic benefits. These include:

n Conservation of natural resources

n Enhance air quality and protect ecosystems

n Energy sustainability

n Increase property value

n Improve quality of life

n Improvement of pulmonary and cardiac health

n Reduce waste

Green alternatives to asbestos include the use of lcynene foam, cotton fiber and cellulose. Cotton fiber is made from recycled batted material and treated to be fireproof. A water based spray polyurethane foam, lcynene features no toxic components.

In honor of Easter, it’s time to check out what everybody’s favorite green Pope has been up to since my last post on the installation of solar panels in The Vatican City . It seems there hasn’t been anything big happening, but the comments about the environment in Pope Benedict XVI’s speeches and smaller environmental projects suggests that the environment is still part of the Pope’s spiritual mission. Read more of this story »

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What’s the Green Pope Been Up To?

Image: Pete Souza — The White House Photo on WashingtonPost Political Puppy Pleases If anyone had any doubts about Obama’s abilities to navigate delicate politcal situations and finesse an optimal outcome, these reservations must now be dashed: the White House puppy choice has been announced. Call it a dog decision that required more planning than D-day! And it is a choice intended to satisfy politicos, greens, animal activists, and just about everyone. Read on to learn the hot gossip on the intrigue behind the introduction of the new first dog,…

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Green Puppy in the Obama White House