Nissan plans to begin building electric cars and batteries in the U.S., taking advantage of the Obama administration's low interest loans for green vehicle production. The autos will be built at a facility in Tennessee, with a capability of 50,000 - 100,000 electric cars per year by 2012.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is examining whether those shredded tires that are commonly used in playgrounds are actually exposing children to a toxic brew.

Target is being sued by the state of California for allegedly dumping hazardous waste into local landfills. The retail giant has received over 300 violation notices since 2001.

A West Virginia University report states the obvious and makes the case that the cost of coal outweighs the benefits. The raging sarcastic in me would say, "Coming Soon: Bear in Woods Makes Stunning Revelation".

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