Tune in the new PLANET GREEN network. Here are the local providers that carry the first eco-lifestyle television network. Direct TV: Ch. 286, COX: Ch. 103, DISH Network: 194

Here is a list of the safest sun screens for you and your family from the Environmental Working Group. They also provide an article, What Works and What's Safe, that explains which ingredients are dangerous.

Maricopa County has a new clean air program called, "Running out of Air," where you can learn about best practices, report violations, and sign up for air quality notifications.

Ciguatera fish poisoning symptoms can range from flu-like to neurological problems. Take caution when eating large fish from the Northern region of the Gulf of Mexico. Fox News Feb. 7, 2008 The NRDC site has a CDC testimony to the U.S. Senate about this and other Global Warming consequences: Climate Change and Public Health (pdf).

Not all biofuels are good for the environment, so the EU may ban some crops from import. New York Times

Are you looking for a way to eliminate paper catalogs from your mailbox? Check out catalogchoice.org, a free service.

Organic Free Grazing Cows Are Cream Of The Crop. A new study by Newcastle University proves that organic farmers who let their cows graze as nature intended are producing better quality milk. ScienceDaily (May 30, 2008)

Alice Waters: How to work a Green Farmer's Market: Watch the video to see how Alice makes the most of her local farmer's market. (September 19, New York Times)

New York state takes action: The state of New York subpoenaed 5 energy companies requesting evidence that they informed their investors of "the potential financial liabilities of carbon dioxide emissions that exacerbate climate change." The companies in question are building coal producing power plants. (September 15 New York Times)

The Truth About Organic Gardening: Just because a bottle says, "Natural," doesn't mean it's safe for the environment. Horticulture professor, Jeff Gilman, has published a book that weeds out information that can confuse our organic gardening efforts. Arizona Republic, 3.5.08

The Green Movement comes to media players and takes them off the grid. You can even use them to recharge other portable devices. New York Times, March 12.

Canada Bans BPA in baby bottles: The fight continues in the U.S. Senator Shumer is introducing a bill to ban its use in U.S. food containers, and the NIH just released a report linking BPA to cancer and hyperactivity. Washington Post, 4/18/08.
Check out these resources as well: SMART Plastics Guide and Plastic Products at a Glance (lists which containers and wraps to avoid)

Bamboo Bikes? Sporting and fitness goods manufacturers are taking the green trend to the market and there's a new organization, the Action Sports Environmental Coalition, that is establishing standards for green sports products. (September 12, Arizona Republic)

With its urban development and light rail on the horizon, downtown Phoenix is improving its walkability. Arizona Republic Feb. 6, 2008

Arizona is getting hot! The NRDC and the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization analyzed federal weather data from 2003 to 2007. Although the globe warmed by an average of 1-degree Fahrenheit during that period, the West warmed by 1.7 degrees and Arizona by 2.2 degrees. Arizona Republic 3.28.08