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11 Incredible Living Walls

By on March 11, 2009 in Environment, health

The idea of a living wall conjures up all sorts of images, but in reality it is nothing more than a wall completely covered in vegetation. In order to create a living wall pre-vegetated or fabric panels containing plastic containers, or geotextiles, as well as irrigation systems and vegetation are attached to the wall or supporting structure.

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Hey Lady, I Think You’re Infected with the Fat Bug!

By on January 27, 2009 in health

According to scientists, the common cold (though your symptoms may tell you differently) may not even be a cold. The U.S., along with other countries, is plagued by an obesity issue that can be attributed to a nasty little virus which mimics the common cold.

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Is California loosing its Grip on Green?

By on August 22, 2008 in health

California chemical ban bills are defeated. An avalanche of lobbying buried two bills in the Assembly on Monday that sought to ban controversial chemicals from fast food containers, microwave popcorn bags and baby bottles. From Sacbee.com: The measures, Senate Bill 1713 by Sen. Carole Migden, D-San Francisco, and Senate Bill 1313, by Sen. Ellen Corbett, [...]

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Salmonella on Mexican Jalapeno Peppers Found in Irrigation Water

By on July 30, 2008 in health

(image credit: ilmungo) Latest Update on Contaminated Mexican Peppers A jalapeno pepper contaminated with the same strain of salmonella responsible for the outbreak has been found in a small distribution center in McAllen, Texas, government investigators said Monday. Peppers from Agricola Zaragoza sent to Georgia and Texas restaurants and retailers have been recalled, according to [...]

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