New California rules target big-rig pollution

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California's Air Resources Board on Friday released long-awaited draft rules to clean up big-rig pollution that can aggravate asthma, cancer and heart disease. The statewide rules, which are scheduled to take effect in 2010, would apply to more than 1 million heavy-duty diesel trucks, many of which...(more)  comments (0)  | report problem

Eco Boutique stocks green goods

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Recession or not, shoppers still want to buy products that don't harm the environment. At least, that's what John Melecio has found since opening his Eco Boutique on 18th Street in San Francisco in September. "I might be optimistic, but we did three times what we expected...(more)  comments (0)  | report problem