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National Toxicology Program of U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Resources released warnings of formaldehyde's carcinogenicity.

Plant workers and others exposed to plywood and particle board wood products containing formaldehyde are affected.

Consumer recommendations are to buy only pressed-wood products with these labels: 

U.L.E.F. - ultra-low emitting formaldehyde
N.A.F. - no added formaldehyde
C.A.R.B. - California Air Resources Board Phase 1 or Pase 2 compliant

Hair salons and mortuaries are also at risk.

Only 30 minutes north of Orlando, the home of Disney World, a biotechnology technique called cisgenic engineering using same plant species is producing disease resistant grapevines at the University of Florida (UF). 

For Florida, agriculture is the second largest industry to tourism, and this region could potentially become a viable producer of palatable table and wine grapes.

An enthusiastic team of biologists and technicians led by Dennis J. Gray, Ph.D., Professor and Developmental Biologist thinks so, who have been at the center of creating one of the largest biotech grape research endeavors in the world and are producing some of the most significant results.

Is it possible the supply spectrum between conventional and certified organic crops is narrowing? In some aspect, this may be achievable.  

Ask the folks at Frontier Natural Products Co-op of Norway, Iowa, who reported for 2010 that 67% of total pounds purchased in its culinary and aromatherapy products are from sustainable sources. The driving force for its’ botanical sourcing is Frontier’s Well Earth^TM certification program.

Leony and Bertrand’s herb farm in central Argentina is one of Frontier’s Well Earth sustainable botanical sourcing program partners.  

New economy, jobs, and climate change solutions—just what everyone hopes for, may be giving us something more to grasp onto in this era of uncertainty. 

The work of academia at Duke University and non-profit leader, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) as well as union and trade association sponsorship are showcasing climate change solutions that may be what feeds the government’s economic plan to create 5 million jobs in environmental industries.  

Since its' inception in 1999, First Solar, Inc. has drawn attention to the solar renewable energy sector and continues to demonstrate a bright future, especially now in creating jobs and manufacturing capacity as market demand grows.

In a recent announcement, the Tempe, Arizona based company will open two new manufacturing facilities, one in the U.S. and one in Vietnam that are expected to open in 2012.

Water is in short supply in many parts of the world, including China, India, Australia and parts of the United States. Projected climate change could further stress the shortage of water. One entrepreneur set out to make a difference. Scott Williamson, CEO of Capstone Metering, LLC of Carrollton, Texas, developed an innovative system, the IntelliH₂0™ Water Management System designed to manage and conserve water. And GE's Ecomagination Challenge program recognized this innovative water management solution.

Organic cotton has come a long way.  Produced without the use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, production runs of organic cotton have grown dramatically, due in large part to fashion demand and its least environmental impact.

Consumer interest in green and organic products for health and environmental reasons is spurring on the organic cotton and home textiles industry--and the industry is responding, in terms of investments and strategic planning to expand product offerings. This spells big business (see Market Report below).