The Washington Post reported today that “The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will unveil a bill Wednesday that aims for a 20 percent reduction in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from 2005 levels by the year 2020” The House bill, authored by Reps. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), would mandate cutting emissions 17 percent by 2020. Both measures would require an 83 percent reduction in greenhouse gases from the 2005 baseline by 2050.

Dangerous High Chairs
Parents do their best to protect their children and purchase products that will help keep their babies safe and comfortable. I am always concerned when products designed for small children become the subject of recalls. Recently IKEA recalled highchairs because the buckle that is attached to the seatbelt