New rules creating tighter restrictions on vehicle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions means healthier and cleaner air standards for public health and the environment.

Vehicle related pollution has been linked to poor health outcomes, especially children, according to a study. Government regulations combined with public support of healthy transportation alternatives signals America is waking up to the reality of the need to address our primary concerns—the health of human kind and our environment.

The millions of Americans with a lawn or garden know that even small shifts in weather can affect their outdoor plans. Unchecked global warming, however, could force gardeners to deal with more droughts and floods, and a profusion of pests and weeds.

Beware of summertime pollutants! Air pollutants may reach unhealthy levels as the temperature rises and may put people at risk, especially children, senior citizens, and people with heart or respiratory conditions, like asthma.

The most hazardous pollutants in the summer affecting public health include ground level ozone and airborne particles (see more information about summertime air pollutants below).  

Eco-friendly, Organic, and Green

Sounds like a song, but what makes product manufacturers eligible to claim products eco-friendly, organic or green? According to a recent survey by Green Seal and EnviroMedia Social Marketing, 21% of consumers say a product‘s reputation is the biggest factor they weigh when making purchasing decisions, but one in three consumers say they don’t know how to tell if green product claims are true.