April 2006


General30 Apr 2006 10:30 pm

Health group: US air cleaner than decade ago
MSNBC - Apr 28, 2006WASHINGTON - Americans can breathe a bit easier than they did a decade ago, as the number of days that air quality was deemed unhealthy has fallen, according …

Call for climate friendly cars in bus lanes
Scoop.co.nz (press release), New Zealand - Apr 12, 2006… bills, cut commuting time, increase productivity especially if the vehicle’s a business one and do the right thing to make the air cleaner and maintain …

Modine plant produces 1 millionth EGR cooler
Reliable Plant Magazine, OK - Apr 5, 2006… their challenging engine applications, while at the same time reaching the tougher US Environmental Protection Agency standards that keep air cleaner for all …

Obama energy speech: Says president is not making a “serious …
Chicago Sun-Times, United States - Apr 3, 2006… To keep using this fossil fuel, I believe we need to invest in the kind of advanced coal technology that will keep our air cleaner while still keeping our coal …

The Real Price Gougers
California Chronicle, CA - Apr 28, 2006… They prohibit the refining of oil, and, in fact, add useless, polluting chemicals to gasoline (claiming that it makes the air cleaner), which also artificially …

Park Service rules may be revised
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - Apr 18, 2006… By weighing in, (directors) can now ensure that, at a minimum, technologies are used that will keep the air cleaner, Loomis said. …

General29 Apr 2006 10:31 pm

Ask the Expert: Handyman 
Mike Ferrara, “The Lazy Homeowner,” answers viewer’s fix-it questions.

‘Great people mover’ - or joke on Tucson? 
A streetcar from University Medical Center to downtown, which could be in place by the end of next year, would be the first leg of a more extensive system that would boost public transit, ease traffic congestion and spur business development along its tracks.

Earth Day has turned into just so much hot air 
Another Earth Day has come and gone since an American senator originated the occasion in the latter part of the 1960s. The original environmental event put the issue of increasingly worrisome environmental degradation into the public consciousness and then onto the national agenda.

Generator produces steady 3,000 W for 7.4 hr on one tank. 
Suited for rental and construction industries, 3,000 W extended-run generator features Honda OHV engine with low oil shutdown. CSA-listed unit also incorporates Mi-T-M roll cage design, which features isolator design and solid-state circuitry. Its 2.6 gal fuel tank capacity provides for 7.4 hr of run time at full load. Along with 120 V alternator and fuel shutoff valve, unit features low-tone

U.S. Air Cleaner But Millions Still Inhale Soot, Smog 
NEW YORK, New York , April 27, 2006 (ENS) Federal efforts to control air pollution from power plants are paying off, according to the annual American Lung Association’s State of the Air: 2006 report released today.

2000 Toyota Corolla CE from North America 
What things have gone wrong with the car? The check engine light came on whenever we went up a hill and hit the gas hard. Had to replace two oxygen sensors, clean the fuel injectors, and clean out something in the air cleaner to finally remedy the problem.

MANN+HUMMEL Expands North American Product Offerings 
MANN+HUMMEL, a major global leader in filtration and supplier of automotive air and fluid management systems and components, has expanded its product development, testing and manufacturing operations in North America.

General29 Apr 2006 12:30 am

Keep a close watch on air quality inside your home 
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air quality in your home can be up to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air.

The 10 Wackiest E-Commerce Sites 
If you have $3,000 to blow on a table made from recycled paper, or have been lusting after underwear made from reconstituted beechwood chips, we’ve got some sites for you. By Ryan Singel.

Machines offer breath of fresh air 
Nicholas Garzon of Miami had such trouble with asthma and allergies that the 13-year-old’s mother gave him an over-the-counter antihistamine every night.

General28 Apr 2006 03:43 am

2000 Toyota Corolla CE from North America 
What things have gone wrong with the car? The check engine light came on whenever we went up a hill and hit the gas hard. Had to replace two oxygen sensors, clean the fuel injectors, and clean out something in the air cleaner to finally remedy the problem.

1995 Citroen AX Debut from UK and Ireland 
What things have gone wrong with the car? Problems with my Citroen AX Debut since June 2005. ~The hose clip was loose on the radiator.

Keep a close watch on air quality inside your home 
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air quality in your home can be up to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air.

Florida Pest Management Association Promotes Water Management Practices 
ORLANDO, Fla.—-April 17, 2006–Increasing numbers of pest management companies and lawn care companies are educating their customers on Best Water Management Practices for conservation, environmental protection and the maintenance of healthy lawns.

Call for climate friendly cars in bus lanes 
One of New Zealand’s leading business organisations wants bus lanes opened up for fuel efficient, low emission cars. The free run in bus lanes incentive is included in a comprehensive package of measures put to the Government by the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development.

NZers need to be encouraged into more efficient cars 
New Zealand shouldn’t have to wait until petrol prices hit $4 a litre before being encouraged to buy fuel efficient cars.

Machines offer breath of fresh air 
Nicholas Garzon of Miami had such trouble with asthma and allergies that the 13-year-old’s mother gave him an over-the-counter antihistamine every night.

‘Part of a solution’: Marin investors pump their green into ‘green’ companies 
Every time he fills his gas tank, Phil Kranenburg imagines he’s making things a little more “green” for the Marin environment.

WEATHER FIRST 5/30 
You can counter high gas prices to an extent with some seemingly small things. Consider the idea that it’s not just how much gas costs, it’s also how often you have to fill-up.

Section Links 
Toyota’s vision for the future of motoring includes non-polluting engines that clean the air around them and accident-proof eco-cars.