Section: Agriculture
Senators: Its time to alter farm subsidies - Omaha World-Herald
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Senators: Its time to alter farm subsidies Omaha World-Herald Iowa farm operations received $407 million in direct payments in 2010, more than in any other state, according to Department of Agriculture data compiled by the Environmental Working Group, an organization that has been critical of the farm subsidy ...
Timing is key for climate change organic research - Guelph Mercur y
2012-06-10 23:24:55
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Timing is key for climate change, organic research Guelph Mercury They show where farming is headed, and how global pressure and public concerns have influenced agricultural policy in Ottawa. The initiatives involve studies at the University of Saskatchewan in greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and a new ...
Earth Balance Brings Plant-Based Eating to the Masses - Food-News.net (press release)
2012-06-10 23:25:16
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Food-News.net (press release) Earth Balance Brings Plant-Based Eating to the Masses Food-News.net (press release) Earth Balance strongly supports plant-based diet education initiatives, as well as the Non- GMO Project and sustainable agriculture practices. More information about Earth Balance plant-based diet initiatives and the brands Month of Plant-Based Eating ...
Farmers markets: a viable alternative? - Stock and Land
2012-06-10 23:25:23
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Sydney Morning Herald Farmers markets: a viable alternative? Stock and Land But can organic food box schemes, farmers markets, community gardens, and the backyard vegie patch ever challenge the dominance of supermarkets? Vegies that arent supermarket pin-ups, is how food activist and student Kat Lavers describes the ... Food from somewhere Sydney Morning Herald all 9 news articles »
Frequent Natural Disasters Devastate Farmers Limit Food Supply in Haiti - Global Press Institute
2012-06-10 23:25:23
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Frequent Natural Disasters Devastate Farmers , Limit Food Supply in Haiti Global Press Institute Natural disasters are frequent in Haiti, and many peasant farmers say they must start over after each one. They complain that foreign aid is not reaching them and government initiatives are misguided. Some are migrating to cities, reducing food ...
Drought still a concern for farmers across state - Times Record News
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Drought still a concern for farmers across state Times Record News It was a different story in the northern and southern portions of the Rolling Plains, he said, where its mainly dryland farming . The producers he talked to last week we re holding back on planting, hoping to get enough moisture to at least get the crop ... and more »
Importing food to curb inflation in Tanzania: Good or bad economics? - The Citizen Daily
2012-06-10 23:25:40
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Importing food to curb inflation in Tanzania: Good or bad economics? The Citizen Daily The crux of the matter that is triggering and fuelling high food prices and therefore high inflation in Tanzania are the structural issues related to agriculture. These include the irrigation infrastructure that is not there altogether or not in good ... and more » With More Than Three Million at Risk IFRC Appeals for Funding as Food Crisis ... - AllAfrica.com With More Than Three Million at Risk, IFRC Appeals for Funding as Food Crisis ... AllAfrica.com More than three million people are currently facing a serious food crisis, largely due to factors such as failed harvests and rising food prices across the country. The situation has further deteriorated in recent months, with the conflict in the north ... Food insecurity: Rescuing Nigerians from the pangs of hunger - Nigerian Tribune Food insecurity: Rescuing Nigerians from the pangs of hunger Nigerian Tribune Sulaimon Olanrewaju writes on the challenges of food insecurity and the governments efforts to improve agriculture . NIGERIANS are currently groaning under the weight of rising prices of food items. This is underscored by the seeming daily upswing in ... Funding to get more drop per crop ABC Local Effort needed to bridge the city-country divide The West Australian (blog) all 3 news articles » Gardens help area schools communities bloom - Richmond Times Dispatch Gardens help area schools, communities bloom Richmond Times Dispatch We wanted to support our own sustainability goals and also help promote the idea of urban agriculture in the city and make it easier for residents to start growing their own foods, Zatcoff said. The Richmond Grows Gardens program requires groups of ... Wheat Stocks Contracting as Drought Reaches From US to Russia - BusinessWeek Business Recorder Wheat Stocks Contracting as Drought Reaches From US to Russia BusinessWeek The US Department of Agriculture updates its global crop estimates tomorrow, the first such release with both electronic and floor trading open on the Chicago Board of Trade. Traders may face changes driven by below-average Midwest rainfall and ... GRAINS-Corn near two-wk high on dry US weather; soy firm Reuters GRAINS-Corn near two-week high on dry US weather; soy firm Reuters Africa Dry weather in US Midwest grain belt to cut production Economic Times Forex Pros all 18 news articles » Sustainability Fact Worldwide, around 852 million people are chronically hungry due to extreme poverty, while up to 2 billion people lack food security. Section: Aquaculture Oysters: The new shell game - Charlotte Observer Oysters: The new shell game Charlotte Observer Experiments by volunteers and researchers at the Center for Marine Science undergird restoration efforts and aid a budding oyster aquaculture . DMF builds between 25 and 40 reefs a year and is seeing some success with them, says DMF biologist supervisor ... and more » Sustainability Fact Desertification affects nearly one billion people, or one-sixth of the world\'s population. Section: Architecture & Construction Touch of green added to migrant childrens schools - China Daily China Daily Touch of green added to migrant childrens schools China Daily The construction of a 200-square-meter garden in Xingzhi School in the Daxing district was finished in May. The organization plans to build gardens in two more schools, Hu Huizhe, a division head in charge of education issues with Friends of Nature, ... and more » Bamboo poin ts way to green construction in Bali - The Sun Daily Jakarta Globe Bamboo points way to green construction in Bali The Sun Daily So much so that in recognition of the materials versatility, the Indonesian island of Bali has made it an emblem of sustainable construction , replacing buildings of concrete and steel with far greener alternatives. An entire school, luxury villas and ... Bamboo Points Way to Green Construction in Indonesias Bali Jakarta Globe Bali goes green with bamboo buildings Phys.Org all 29 news articles » Helping employers identify growth opportunities is the Green Deal - Construction News Portal Helping employers identify growth opportunities is the Green Deal Construction News Portal SummitSkills commissioned the report Low Carbon Buildings and Homes: Skills and Opportunities from the Zero Carbon Hub as a way to help businesses get to grips with the current and emerging legislation and regulations affecting the growing green ... From energy efficient homes to hybrid cars Ozarkers find ways to go green - KSPR From energy efficient homes to hybrid cars, Ozarkers find ways to go green KSPR Designed by Jennifer Wilson and Travis Tindall, the construction follows the LEED requirements for environmentally friendly living. Im taking my personal savings and doing something I think is interesting and innovative, he explained. Eco-focused factory-built homes offer low-waste high-efficiency options for ... - nwitimes.com Eco-focused, factory-built homes offer low-waste, high-efficiency options for ... nwitimes.com Builders and home manufacturers use these factory-finished homes (also known as kit or prefabricated homes) as a way to control quality, cut waste and streamline construction to improve start-to-finish timetables. Recently, the green movement has ... Indonesia: Bamboo sheds image as poor mans timber - Vancouver Sun NEWS.com.au Indonesia: Bamboo sheds image as poor mans timber Vancouver Sun So much so that in recognition of the materials versat ility, the Indonesian island of Bali has made it an emblem of sustainable construction, replacing buildings of concrete and steel with far greener alternatives. An entire school, luxury villas and ... Bali goes green with bamboo buildings AlterNet Bamboo Points Way to Green Construction in Indonesias Bali Jakarta Globe all 29 news articles » National Ocean Policy vital to Oregons coastal communities - Mail Tribune National Ocean Policy vital to Oregons coastal communities Mail Tribune The Community Stewardship Area helps to ensure that local fisheries are ecologically sustainabl e and economically viable. Today, Port Orfords sustainable fishery provides the Rogue Valleys farmers markets and restaurants with Port Orford Sustainable ... Home using Net Zero energy opens in Serenbe - The Citizen.com The Citizen.com Home using Net Zero energy opens in Serenbe The Citizen.com The only one of its kind in the United States, the Bosch Net Zero Model Home is now open just miles from Coweta and Fayette counties in the Serenbe community in Chattahoochee Hills. The 1650 square-foot house features a complete solution suite of Bosch ... < font face=\'arial, helvetica, sans-serif\' size=\'3\' color=\'#004276\'>Sustainable development focus for Rio conference - Bahai World News Service
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Aljazeera.com Sustainable development focus for Rio conference Bahai World News Service We have made significant progress on certain aspects of sustainable development since then, he said. The term is much more widely understood and used now. Many communities , businesses and institutions have adopted new and innovative approaches to ... Science is key to our sustainable future Aljazeera.com Rio+20 must ensure a future that is both sustainable and fair EcoSeed UN And Bahrain Highlight RIO+20 Bahrain News Agency IDN InDepthNews | Analysis That Matters - NL-Aid all 15 news articles &raq uo;
Growing a sustainable farming community - Easton Courier
2012-06-10 23:26:52
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Growing a sustainable farming community Easton Courier Photo by Laura ModlinA commercial farm is only as sustainable as the support it receives from the community it serves. In recent years, Eastons farms have seen an increase in local support and Sal Gilbertie feels that part of the appreciation is ...
Sustainability Fact
Because incinerators are inefficient at generating electricity from burning waste, and recycling and composting conserve three to five times more energy than is produced by incinerating waste, the amount of energy wasted in the U.S. by not recycling is eq
Section: Biodiversity
The Positive Impact of Tree Planting on Climate Change - AllAfrica.com
2012-06-10 23:27:22
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The Positive Impact of Tree Planting on Climate Change AllAfrica.com Human activities are causing a change in climate and this in turn impact rainfall, temperatures and biodiversity . Firstly, climate change is not a myth as the Ice Age is a perfect piece of ...
The battle for the Amazon heats up again - Tehran Times
2012-06-10 23:27:22
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Deutsche Welle The battle for the Amazon heats up again Tehran Times The forest itself is the hottest of biodiversity hotspots, home to countless species of plants and animals that we have yet to discover and even tribes of indigenous human beings who have never ... Amazon Deforestation At Record Low, Data Shows OPB News 6 »
Ethics for an Ecological Civilisation - Reuters AlertNet
2012-06-10 23:27:22
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Ethics for an Ecological Civilisation Reuters AlertNet (Environmental) ethics is based on the concept of making people accountable for the preservation of natural resources and biodiversity . By highlighting this aspect, we aim to combat the priority ... »
World Oceans Day: Protect the blue planet - Business Mirror
2012-06-10 23:27:22
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Business Mirror World Oceans Day: Protect the blue planet Business Mirror As part of the Month of the Ocean in the Philippines, the Asean Centre for Biodiversity worked with the Department of Environment-Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, Nissan Motor Phil ippines, ... Book Review: The Ocean of Life Alaska Dispatch More Hope for Our Oceans Than We Think Huffington Post (blog) Happy World Oceans Day! Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) chinadialogue 43 »
Many wild marine life species endangered Environmental conservation often ... - Arab Times Kuwait English Daily
2012-06-10 23:27:22
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Arab Times Kuwait English Daily Many wild, marine life species endangered Environmental conservation often ... Arab Times Kuwait English Daily Together, they are part of Biodiversity East, a non-profit NGO, that works internationally, and aims to spread awareness on the existing abundance of ecological richness, and how to protect it.
Maine dam removal aims to rescue fish species - Boston Globe
2012-06-10 23:27:16
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Boston Globe Maine dam removal aims to rescue fish species Boston Globe Environmental advocates, fishermen, and a host of local, state, and federal officials have spent years seeking to restore the free flow of the Penobscot, the second-largest river in New England. 0ver the decades, as the dams churned out electricity, ... Dam Removal Marks New Era for the Penobsc ot River MPBN News all 44 news articles »
World Oceans Day Save Our Seabeds From Destructive Mining - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
2012-06-10 23:27:07
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World Oceans Day Save Our Seabeds From Destructive Mining Scoop.co.nz (press release) Last year an IUCN expert panel warned of mass extinctions if we continue on this destructive path. Instead of heeding this prediction, Pacific Island Governments and foreign corporations are planning to add to the impacts by mining seabeds for minerals ... and more »
Invasive plants and native species battle it out - Daily Press
2012-06-10 23:27:07
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Daily Press Invasive plants and native species battle it out Daily Press Research shows that currently there are not enough native plants to sustain our native and migrating wildlife and that within the next two decades there will be many extinctions in the animal world as a result, she says. We need to plant regionally ... and more »
Invasive species ride tsunami debris to US shore - KATC Lafayette News
2012-06-10 23:27: 07
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Invasive species ride tsunami debris to US shore KATC Lafayette News We know extinctions occur with invasions, said John Chapman, assistant professor of fisheries and invasive species specialist at Oregon State Universitys Hatfield Marine Science Center. This is like arrows shot into the dark. and more »
Sustainability Fact
Children trafficked into one form of labor may be later sold into another, as with girls from rural Nepal, who are recruited to work in carpet factories but are then trafficked into the sex industry over the border in India
Section: Biofuels
Official: Oil industry attacking ethanol - Grand Island Independent
2012-06-10 23:27:33
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Farm Futures Official: Oil industry attacking ethanol Grand Island Independent by Robert Pore With much of Nebraskas recent prosperity tied directly to the ethanol industry and the subsequent increase in corn prices that resulted from that, Bob Dinneen, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, recently warned that ... RFA President Warns Against Ethanol Resistance Farm Futur es all 2 news articles »
New process found for biofuels - KPCnews.com
2012-06-10 23:27:28
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New process found for biofuels KPCnews.com WEST LAFAYETTE A new Purdue University-developed process for creating biofuels has shown potential to be cost-effective for production scale, opening the door for moving beyond the laboratory setting. A Purdue economic analysis shows that the cost of ... New biofuels production process could challenge fossil fuels Knovel all 4 news articles »
Why Corn is Important - Hoosier Ag Today
2012-06-10 23:27:33
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Why Corn is Important Hoosier Ag Today Currently, most of the gasoline sold in the US contains 10% corn ethanol . Corn is now moving into the biodiesel market with many ethanol plants now extracting the oil from corn for use in diesel fuel. Despite the considerable efforts of big oil ... and more »
Propel Fuels trying to transform auto industry - San Francisco Chronicle
2012-06-10 23:27:37
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Propel Fuels trying to transform auto industry San Francisco Chronicle Last month, the chief executive officer of Propel Fuels in Redwood City opened the countrys first station where drivers can pump gasoline, ethanol and biodiesel , cyclists can get tuneups, and commuters can find public transit schedules.
Carbon traders eye Mozambican stoves - gulfnews.com
2012-06-10 23:27:33
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gulfnews.com Carbon traders eye Mozambican stoves gulfnews.com Maria Doua of Mozambique cooks indoors with an ethanol -fueled cooking stove, in the Mozambican capital Maputo. Maputo: Beaming with pride as she stirs a steaming pot of spinach and nuts, Maria Douca is one of the first in Mozambiques capital to own an ... and more »
Navys green fleet runs into fiscal storm - U-T San Diego
2012-06-10 23:27:41
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Responding to Climate Change Navys green fleet runs into fiscal storm U-T San Diego Algae -based biofuel was tested in November on the Self Defense Test Ship, formerly the destroyer Paul F. Foster, at Naval Base Point Loma. Howard Lipin Pedro Garcia checks a sample of algae -based biofuel before it is pumped from a fuel tanker to the ... The DOD is Vital for Fostering Emerging Energy Technologies OilPrice.com all 7 news articles »
NC on mission to build biofuel industry company sees ethanol coming from ... - The Republic
2012-06-10 23:27:28
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NC on mission to build biofuel industry, company sees ethanol coming from ... The Republic The Biofuels Center of North Carolina has produced economic estimates that project profits for both ethanol-maker Chemtex and pork producers in Duplin, Sampson and Wayne counties now using nearly 100000 acres as sprayfields. The Oxford-based Biofuels ... and more »
Sustainability Fact
In Bangladesh, manufacturing workers toil in absolutely horrific conditions and make an average of about $38 per month.
Section: Biogas
US EPA Launches First Waste to Biogas Mapping Tool Promotes Using Organic ... - Pacific News Center
2012-06-10 23:27:45
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US EPA Launches First Waste to Biogas Mapping Tool Promotes Using Organic ... Pacific News Center This innovative mapping tool, the first of its kind in the nation, helps restaurants, hotels and other food waste generators to connect with large energy produce rs, said Jared Blumenfeld, EPAs Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest. and more »
One Plan to Solve the Euro Zones Debt and Energy Crises - CleanTechnica
2012-06-10 23:28:06
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One Plan to Solve the Euro Zones Debt and Energy Crises CleanTechnica Enacting concession programs to stimulate investment in renewable energy projects including large-scale and distributed wind, solar, geothermal, waste-to- energy , biogas , marine and other clean, renewable resources offers weaker, euro zone periphery ... and more »
Biogas plants benefit visible in Rajshahi rural areas - Financial Express Bangladesh
2012-06-10 23:28:10
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Biogas plants benefit visible in Rajshahi rural areas Financial Express Bangladesh RAJSHAHI, Jun 10 (BSS): Low-cost biogas , an alternative fuel for cooking, is increasingly getting popular among the people at different rural areas even in outskirts of the metropolis for the last couple of years. Biogas is not only used as fuel for ...
Sustainability Fact
63.4 percent of paper was recycled in 2009, an all-time high, according to the American Forest & Paper Association. 2009 was the first year the rate was over 60 percent.
Section: Biomass
Cut Sludge With Help From Microbial Biomass - Eurasia Review
2012-06-10 23:28:18
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Cut Sludge With Help From Microbial Biomass Eurasia Review Enter a team of scientists from the Water Research Institute (WRI) of the Italian National Research Council that developed a sophisticated technology that allows microbial biomass , which has the capacity to break down wastes, to grow mostly as granules ...
Sustainability Fact
Although there are no exact figures, hundreds of thousands of children under the age of 18 serve in government forces or armed rebel groups. Some are as young as eight years old.
Section: Carbon Accounting
A Data Center for Tomorrow - Interconnectionworld
2012-06-10 23:28:30
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A Data Center for Tomorrow Interconnectionworld It is no wonder then, that these facilities are prime targets for energy-efficient design measures that can save money and also reduce carbon footprint . Globally, many companies are striving hard to create environmental friendly data centers. and more »
Science is key to our sustainable future - Aljazeera. com
2012-06-10 23:28:28
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Aljazeera.com Science is key to our sustainable future Aljazeera.com In Kenya, the first ever community-based mangrove carbon credit project to win international accreditation has shown that the carbon storage potential of these forests can create wealth for local people. Elsewhere in Kenya, innovation for end-users has ... and more »
Sustainability Fact
Nearly two-thirds of Latin America\'s drylands are moderately to severely desertified.
Section: Child Labor
Governors of Wisconsin and Indiana want to destroy unions and return to the 1920s - allvoices
2012-06-10 23:28:38
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Wall Street Journal Governors of Wisconsin and Indiana want to destroy unions and return to the 1920s allvoices Governors Daniels and Scott Walker in Wisconsin want to return to the 1920s before the expanded protections of civil service, before giving war veterans preference in government jobs, before sweat shops, before child labor laws, before Occupational . .. SELWESKI: Public unions brought defeat upon themselves Royal Oak Daily Tribune A ray of hope Hernando Today Labor Faces New Challenge Wall Street Journal Sacramento Bee - Pittsburgh Post Gazette - Herald Times Reporter all 1,420 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
Biofuels burn cleaner than gasoline, resulting in fewer greenhouse gas emissions, and are fully biodegradable, unlike some fuel additives.
Section: Cleaner Coal
Lugar Center at IUPUI Gets Department of Energy Award for Clean-coal Research ... - Power Engineering Magazine
2012-06-10 23:28:44
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IUPUI Newscenter Lugar Center at IUPUI Gets Department of Energy Award for Clean - coal Research ... Power Engineering Magazine Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis is one of nine universities to share in $2.7 million in federal funding for research projects that will support the continuing innovation and development of clean - c oal technologies. Southern Illinois University gets $300K clean - coal grant Rockford Register Star Clean Coal Technologies Executes Joint Venture Agreement and Technology ... 4-traders SIU gets nearly $300000 clean - coal grant STLtoday.com The Southern - Youngstown Vindicator all 63 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
Multiparty elections are now held in 140 of the world\'s 195 countries.
Section: Climate Change
Global warming and the economic effect - Scotland on Sunday
2012-06-10 23:28:52
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Scotland on Sunday Global warming and the economic effect Scotland on Sunday Global warming is still a serious issue. By EDDIE BARNES THE doomsday scenario for global warming is as chilling as ever, but in the shadow of economic meltdown there are fears that Rio+20 will just be a talking shop. Twenty years ago this weekend, ... With Scientists Predicting the Worlds End (Again), the UN Rattles Its Cup Forbes The 1992 Eart h Summit failed. Will this years edition be different? Washington Post (blog) Back to Earth Nature.com Haaretz - Inter Press Service all 105 news articles »
NASA hints that thinning sea ice may slow impact of global warming - The Capitol Column
2012-06-10 23:28:52
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The Capitol Column NASA hints that thinning sea ice may slow impact of global warming The Capitol Column Turns out that increased amounts of CO2 could actually help the planet stave off the effects of global warming . That is the consensus of a team of NASA scientists, according to a newly published report, which finds that a grow ing body of microscopic ... Huge algae blooms discovered beneath Arctic ice Times of India Melting Arctic ice will bring colder winters TG Daily NASAs New Discovery of Rainforest in Arctic Ocean Raises Concerns Christian Post G-Online (blog) - Stanford University News - Los Angeles Times all 193 news articles »
NASA: Increase in CO2 could indirectly lessen effects of global warming - The Capitol Column
2012-06-10 23:28:52
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The Capitol Column NASA: Increase in CO2 could indirectly lessen effects of global warming The Capitol Column Turns out that increased amounts of phytoplankton could a ctually help the planet stave off the effects of global warming . That is the consensus of a team of NASA scientists, according to a newly published report, which finds that a growing body of ...
Melting Arctic blooms with algae - CNN
2012-06-10 23:29:18
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TopNews United States Melting Arctic blooms with algae CNN Phytoplankton found in the Arctic Melt -water pools Robots to find algae << < 1 2 3 4 > >> (CNN) -- Scientists in the Arctic have discovered the largest ever under- ice bloom of phytoplankton, likening the discovery to finding the Amazon rainforest in ... Scientists on NASA mission discover teeming life under Arctic ice cap Daily Press Arctic Ocean mega-bloom: Scientists eyes popped and jaws dropped Los Angeles Times Massive Algae Bloom Found Under Arctic Ice TopNews United States all 30 news articles »
Climate change wont have much impact on monsoon - The Asian Age
2012-06-10 23:29:07
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Climate change wont have much impact on monsoon The Asian Age Is it possible that the monsoon period may change because of climate change or oceanic developments? Monsoon has not undergone any major change in the last 1500 years. The climate models, which can predict the climate for a century, do not indicate any ... and more »
A Dustier Planet Your Dustier Lungs - Green Prophet
2012-06-10 23:29:14
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A Dustier Planet, Your Dustier Lungs Green Prophet Desert dust and climate influence each other directly and indirectly through a host of intertwined systems. Dust limits the amount of solar radiation that reaches the Earth, for example, a factor that could mask the warming effects of increasing ...
More trees can help reduce heat and dust - Arab Times Kuwait English Daily
2012-06-10 23:28:52
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Arab Times Kuwait English Daily More trees can help reduce heat and dust Arab Times Kuwait English Daily KUWAIT CITY, June 10, (KUNA): With the impact of modern lifestyle more and more visible and global warming ever more noticeable, we are surrounded by more and more complaining and frustration due to the extremely hot weather, including in Kuwaiti urban ... Get-up-and-do-something More tree planting, less complaining key in ... Kuwait Times all 3 news articles »
Study Finds Climate Change Strongholds - Wheeling Intelligencer
2012-06-10 23:29:07
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Wheeling Intelligencer Study Finds Climate Change Strongholds Wheeling Intelligencer The study titled Resilient Sites for Terrestrial Conservation analyzed 156 million acres of land in the northeastern United States and southeast Canada in search for pockets of diverse ecosystems that are resistant to climate change . Scientists ID Pa. Areas Most Resilient to Climate Change StateImpact Pennsylvania Swamp declared climate change stronghold Suffolk News-Herald all 3 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
In the developing world, 24,000 children under the age of five die every day from preventable causes like diarrhea contracted from unclean water.
Section: Desert/Deforestation
Iraq green belt front line in anti-desertification fight - BusinessLIVE
2012-06-10 23:29:43
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BusinessLIVE Iraq green belt front line in anti- desertification fight BusinessLIVE Trees as far as the eye can see are the weapons one Iraqi province is using in the fight against desertification in a country where decades of conflict have exacted a terrible environmental toll. Karbala, 110 kilometres (70 miles) south of Baghdad, ... and more »
Hear Me Out: Does forest grazing help prevent the spread of wildfires? - ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)
2012-06-10 23:29:43
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ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) Hear Me Out: Does forest grazing help prevent the spread of wildfires? ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) Livestock remove and trample plants, endanger wildlife, damage soil, spread weeds, despoil water, accelerate desertification and even contribute to global warming, but can grazing help control wildfire? Despite the promises of the ranching industry, ...
Sustainability Fact
Recycling one million laptops saves enough energy to power 3,657 American homes in a year.
Section: Economic Sustainability
Japans Nikkei climbs Spanish bailout soothes nerves - Reuters
2012-06-10 23:30:33
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International Business Times Japans Nikkei climbs, Spanish bailout soothes nerves Reuters LOOKING AHEAD Despite the boost from news of the Spanish bailout , risk sentiment will be tempered by uncertainty ahead of a busy two weeks. Last week the market was hampered by a string of bad news about a slowing US economy, fears about Spain... now ... Nikkei Rises Amid Spain Bailout Agreement And China Data International Business Time s Markets Rally After 81bn Spain Bank Bailout Eagle Radio all 16 news articles »
Chinas growth flags in May but exports strong - Reuters
2012-06-10 23:29:58
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Telegraph.co.uk Chinas growth flags in May, but exports strong Reuters * Inflation, industrial output lower than expected * Exports and imports much stronger than forecast * Domestic weakness explains Beijing rate cuts * Government to keep policy geared to supporting economy * India, Brazil growth also sluggish as West ... Chinas economic prospects mixed as exports rebound Telegraph.co.uk Foreign trade growth accelerate in May China Daily Chinas Exports Jump 15 .3 Percent in May ABC News all 209 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
Seattle, Washington, Portland, Oregon, Westchester NY, Berkeley, and Malibu California have all banned Styrofoam foodware. Laguna Beach and Santa Monica have banned all polystyrene (#6) foodware.
Section: Energy Storage
Ultracapacitors: The next big thing in energy storage? - GreenBiz.com (blog)
2012-06-10 23:31:07
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GreenBiz.com (blog) Ultracapacitors: The next big thing in energy storage ? GreenBiz.com (blog) A veteran of the alternative energy space, Mark has been at the helm at Ioxus since 2010. He talked ultracapacitor functionality, applications, and why ultracapacitors are being touted as the next big thing in energy storage .
ON THE GRID: Storage changes electricity model - Odessa American
2012-06-10 23:31:07
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Baltimore Post-Examiner ON THE GRID: Storage changes electricity model Odessa American BY JOHN CORRALES EDITORS NOTE: This is one in a series of stories examining the state of electric power in the Permian Basin. Duke Energys 95-turbine wind farm in Notrees will soon be home to the biggest battery storage unit for any wind farm in the ... Germanys Energy Revolution Hits Potholes Inter Press Service all 10 news articles »
Sustainability Fact
Some 160 million children are moderately or severely malnourished. Some 110 million are out of school.
Section: Extreme Weather
Belmont Stakes: 6 Theories on Triple Crown Drought - ABC News
2012-06-10 23:31:14
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ABC News Belmont Stakes: 6 Theories on Triple Crown Drought ABC News By CALVIN LAWRENCE Jr. If anyone needed help comprehending the achingly long drought since horseracings last Triple Crown winner, Ill Have Another spelled it out Friday on the eve of todays Belmont Stakes. A case of tendinitis apparently sidelined ... Behind the Triple Crown drought Philadelphia Inquirer Luck, breeding, distance factor in 34-year dro ught The Star Democrat Ill Have Another favored to end Triple Crown drought Waterbury Republican American KSDK - Bleacher Report - KAJ18 Kalispell Montana News all 10,179 news articles »
Erratic weather affects area strawberry crops - Janesville Gazette
2012-06-10 23:31:44
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Erratic weather affects area strawberry crops Janesville Gazette But the weather this spring as been tough on the berries, with temperature swings from extreme highs to overnight lows mixed with rain and drought, according to Skellys Farm Market website. Were still getting our crop, its just the plants are under ...
High winds and severe weather hit Wales as three airlifted to safety - Metro
2012-06-10 23:31:44
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Metro High winds and severe weather hit Wales as three airlifted to safety Metro ... seeking refuge in the local community hall. Emergency services first received a call-out with news that the water had reached serious levels at about 3am this morning. Riverside Caravan Park west Wales extreme weather floods flooding winds monsoon. Residents and holidaymakers await flooding news after night in refuge centres The Independent all 934 news articles »
Sustainability Fact Around 27-28 percent of all children in developing countries are estimated to be underweight or stunted. The two regions that account for the bulk of the deficit are South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Section: Food Security Leakages to be plugged before food security implemented - New York Daily News Leakages to be plugged before food security implemented New York Daily News New Delhi, June 10 The government wants to plug leakages in the public distribution system (PDS) before it implements the ambitious National Food Security Bill and has asked states to complete the process of computerisation of data on beneficiaries ... and more » On the brink of disaster - Times of India On the brink of disaster Times of India In December 2011, the Union cabinet passed the Food Security Bill, which will bring about two of every three Indians under the ambit of subsidised food. Agriculture minister Sharad Pawar, a key stakeholder in any food security programme, ... and more » Namibias phosphate may boost SAs crops - Business Day Namibias phosphate may boost SAs crops Business Day WITH food security and skyrocketing prices high on the governments agenda, lower-cost phosphate production off the Namibian coast is emerging as an alternative way to boost small-scale farming and reduce prices in SA. Namibian Marine Phosphate said ... Offshore phosphates could lower food prices BusinessLIVE all 2 news articles » Sustainability Fact Desertification costs the world more than $40 billion a year in lost productivity. Section: Fuel Cell Hybrid buses provide fuel for thought; Swiss lead the way but Perth would be ... - Power Engineering Magazine Hybrid buses provide fuel for thought; Swiss lead the way but Perth would be ... Power Engineering Magazine Over the next five years, PostAuto will test the fuel-cell drive, using clean hydrogen as fuel. The dense network of routes operated by PostAuto around Brugg is ideally suited to the test with a mixture of city traffic, count ry roads and village ... Sustainability Fact Investment in safe drinking water and sanitation contributes to economic growth. For each $1 invested, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates returns of $3 – $34, depending on the region and technology. Section: Geoengineering A pioneer in space and on Earth - CNN A pioneer in space and on Earth CNN Then there are others who have proposed radical geoengineering schemes, such as injecting tons of sunlight-reflecting particulates into the stratosphere as a way to address the threat of climate change. So far, America has remained the No.1 destination ... and more » Sustainability Fact Over 1.3 billion people in developing countries make ends meet with less than 1 dollar per day. Section: Geothermal 235 MW Chisholm View Wind energy project in Garfield and Grant Counties Oklahoma - REVE 235 MW Chisholm View Wind energy project in Garfield and Grant Counties, Oklahoma REVE EGP-NA owns and operates more than 70 plants with an installed capacity totalling 1088 MW powered by renewable hydropower, wind energy, geothermal energy , solar power and biomass energy. Enel Green Power North America, Inc., a subsidiary of Enel Green ... and more » Chevr on APC plan to put up geothermal power plant in Kalinga - Inquirer.net Chevron, APC plan to put up geothermal power plant in Kalinga Inquirer.net Global energy giant Chevron is planning to put up a geothermal power plant in Kalinga in partnership with the APC Group, the power and infrastructure affiliate of Belle Corp. Chevron, however, will have to drill four wells in its service area first to ... Sustainability Fact The 20th century\'s last two decades were the hottest in 400 years and possibly the warmest for several millennia, according to a number of climate studies. Section: Green Consumerism Sustainable Investments: Using the Market to Drive a Green Economy - ValueWalk ValueWalk Sustainable Investments: Using the Market to Drive a Green Economy ValueWalk If consumers demand green goods, however, then savvy businesses should work to meet those demands and reap the profits. Markets have proven themselves to be the most efficient means to allocate and distribute resources, even if the results still remain ... Sustainability Fact As of February 2009, food crises persisted in 32 countries around the world. Section: Green Industry Malaysia: Going for green vehicles - The Borneo Post Bikya Masr Malaysia: Going for green vehicles The Borneo Post The industry will face competition, however, from other countries in the region whose green automotive initiatives are more developed. At present, there are 11 completely electric vehicles on Malaysias roads, according to government figures. Malaysia wants more green cars on the road Bikya Masr all 2 news articles » Sustainability Fact 48.2% of aluminum beer and soft drink cans were recycled in 2008. Section: High Speed Rail Oped: The governors high-risk high-speed rail gambit - Los Angeles Daily News Oped: The governors high-risk, high - speed rail gambit Los Angeles Daily News Jerry Brown barrels ahead with high - speed trains , he could find that his quest for a legacy derails the November tax measure he desperately needs to repair the state budget. For his entire political career, Brown has lived in the shadows of his ... and more » Sustainability Fact Since launching in 2000, Fairtrade bananas now account for 1 in 4 bananas sold in the UK. Section: Hybrid Vehicles Motorists turning to diesel cars to save on fuel - The Patriot Ledger Motorists turning to diesel cars to save on fuel The Patriot Ledger Although diesel models generally have better resale values than gasoline-powered vehicles, they tend to cost $5000 to $10000 more. As conventional and hybrid vehicles fuel economy improves, buyers may not think paying the diesel premium is worth it, ... Test Dri ve: Toyota Prius ca hybrid with personality - USA TODAY USA TODAY Test Drive: Toyota Prius ca hybrid with personality USA TODAY Toyota introduced the original Prius in the US in 2000, a few months after Honda pioneered the modern hybrid with its original egg-shaped, two-seat Insight. But the Prius, now in its third generation, quickly became the dominant gas- electric hybrid . Can gas savings make up for a hybrids higher sticker price? Los Angeles Times Hybrid demand mostly solid in Cowichan as electric cars eyed Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Toyota Prius PHV can sup-ply average Japanese home with up to 4 days of ... EV World Inside Line - My P erfect Automobile (blog) all 29 news articles » Honda Fit electric car gets 118 miles per gallon but costs add up - Lehighvalleylive.com Lehighvalleylive.com Honda Fit electric car gets 118 miles per gallon, but costs add up Lehighvalleylive.com Surprisingly, driving an electric car there produces 50 percent more greenhouse gases than driving a 50 mpg electric hybrid . In the Northeast and Northwest, where a bigger portion of the power is produced with nuclear reactors, hydroelectric dams, ... Honda Fit EV top MPGe dog amongst American electric cars TG Daily Hondas electri c -car mpg eye-popping, as is its cost AZ Central.com all 146 news articles » Sustainability Fact Children trafficked into one form of labor may be later sold into another, as with girls from rural Nepal, who are recruited to work in carpet factories but are then trafficked into the sex industry over the border in India Section: Hydroelectric Dam Threatens Turkeys Past and Future - AINA (press release) Dam Threatens Turkeys Past and Future AINA (press release) Now, the Ilisu Dam -- part of a massive hydroelectric project undertaken by the State Hydraulic Works -- will flood Hasankeyf and the surrounding region, effectively washing away millennia of history. In addition to destroying a historical site, ... and more » Sustainability Fact In Bangladesh, manufacturing workers toil in absolutely horrific conditions and make an average of about $38 per month. Section: International Collaboration Masdar Hosts CDP Carbon Reporting Awareness Sessions In The UAE - Abu Dhabi City Guide Masdar Hosts CDP Carbon Reporting Awareness Sessions In The UAE Abu Dhabi City Guide With CDP providing insights into the business risks and opportunities associated with climate change, its activities in the UAE are expected to drive further initiatives towards sustainable development. International company experiences of reporting to ... and more » Violence Hits Brazil Tribes in Scramble for Land - Pittsburgh Post Gazette Violence Hits Brazil Tribes in Scramble for Land Pittsburgh Post Gazette The killings have focused attention on a problem that still plagues Brazil ahead of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development , a gathering of thousands scheduled to be held in Rio de Janeiro this month. Twenty years ago, ahead of the ... Fujitsu to Participate in the RIO+20 United Nations Conference on ... - PressReleaseNetwork.com (press release) NL-Aid Fujitsu to Participate in the RIO+20 United Nations Conference on ... PressReleaseNetwork.com (press release) Tokyo, Japan - Jun 10, 2012 (PRN): Fujitsu announced that it will participate in the RIO+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development , to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from June 20 - 22. Fujitsu will be participating in the Japan ... UN And Bahrain Highlight RIO+20 Bahrain News Agency Sustainable development focus for Rio conference Bahai World News Service Push for more aid for female farmers Sky News Australia Wamda - NL-Aid all 15 news articles » Controversial bioethicist t ops Queens honours - ABC Online Controversial bioethicist tops Queens honours ABC Online In 2009, he was appointed Adjunct Professor in sustainability at the US Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, developing the Dow Sustainability Program. He was Australian ambassador to the United Nations from 2006-2009, and is chairman of the ... and more » Sustainability Fact Cow dung gas is 55-65% methane, 30-35% carbon dioxide, with some hydrogen, nitrogen and other traces. Its heating value is around 600 B.T.U. per cubic foot. Section: Marine Stewardship Sardine population growing significantly - Monterey County Herald Sardine population growing significantly Monterey County Herald Californias wetfish industry named for the fish that were canned wet from the sea is under attack by extremist groups like Oceana who claim overfishing is occurring. That allegation is false; fishermen have long recognized that a sustainable ... Japans South Pacific summit directed against China - World Socialist Web Site Japans South Pacific summit directed against China World Socialist Web Site The agenda included various humanitarian and diplomatic initiatives relating to natural disaster response, climate change, sustainable management of fishing resources, and aid programs. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda pledged another $500 ... and more » Sustainability Fact The United States, with 5% of the world's population, is responsible for 25% of global GHG emissions, more than any other country. Section: Nuclear Nuclear waste storage rules thrown out by US Appeals Court - Log Cabin Democrat Nuclear waste storage rules thrown out by US Appeals Court Log Cabin Democrat Spent nuclear fuel refers to fuel rods that, after four to six years of use in a reactor, are no longer efficient at producing energy , according to the court filing. The rods, which still emit dangerous radiation, are transferred to deep-water pools ... T he road from Chernobyl - Inquirer.net (blog) The road from Chernobyl Inquirer.net (blog) Weeds and grey desolation are all that thrive in this once-bustling community, which housed the workers of Chernobyls doomed nuclear power plant, whose devastating meltdown 26 years ago still inflicts physical and socioeconomic harm on many in Ukraine ... and more » Germanys Energy Revolution Hits Potholes - Inter Press Service Baltimore Post-Examiner Germanys Energy Revolution Hits Potholes Inter Press Service By Julio Godoy BERLIN, Jun 10, 2012 (IPS) - When the German government decided last year to phase out nuclear energy by 2022, following the catastrophe at the Fukushima power plant in Japan, it was clear that the process would require extraordinary ... On the Hot seat Energy is now the cool field Boston Globe ON THE GRID: Texas leads wind energy production Odessa American Only if the Wind is Blowing Canada Free Press all 10 news articles » Sustainability Fact Despite the global recession, worldwide sales of Fairtrade products grew by an impressive 22% in 2008 as consumers spent an estimated 2.9 billion Euros on Fairtrade products globally. Section: Social Development Tolerance of Poverty - Huffington Post Tolerance of Poverty Huffington Post The latest edition of UNICEFs report on child poverty showed the United States ranks second out of 35 developed countries on the scale of what economists call relative child poverty with 23.1 percent of its children living in poverty . Sustainability Fact Over 1.3 billion people in developing countries make ends meet with less than 1 dollar per day. Section: Solar Photovoltaic solar energy may get even cheaper - REVE Photovoltaic solar energy may get even cheaper REVE DW: Photovoltaics are booming, the technology is getting cheaper, but at the same time many German companies are going bankrupt. How does that go together? Philippe Welter: It makes sense if you look at how the market has evolved. and more » Sustainability Fact The 1.14 million tons of paper products recycled in Pennsylvania in 2004 resulted in forest carbon sequestration benefits equal to nearly 82 million tree seedlings grown for ten years. Section: Sustainable Materials DOT: Recycled tires shingles mix can make roads last longer - Sentinel and Enterprise DOT: Recycled tires, shingles mix can make roads last longer Sentinel and Enterprise SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE / BRETT CRAWFORD Paul Routhier, marketing and development for Liberty Tire and Recycle America, holds out a material made of recycled shingles that can be added to the mix for roads and highways. By Alana Melanson FITCHBURG ... and more » ReCommunity Recycling UMass team up on trash-to-fuel project - GazetteNET GazetteNET ReCommunity Recycling , UMass team up on trash-to-fuel project GazetteNET ReCommunity, which has its research headquarters in Rutland, Vt., is the largest waste handler in the country that does recycling only. It has proprietary, patented optical scanning technology that separates different recycled materials for reuse. Sustainability Fact It takes 7-10kg of grain to produce 1kg of meat, and meat consumption is rising in the most populous nations. Section: Wastewater Treatment PILOT WASTEWATER PROJECT IN MONGOLIA SUPPORTS WOOD PRODUCTION - M.A.D PILOT WASTEWATER PROJECT IN MONGOLIA SUPPORTS WOOD PRODUCTION M.A.D German researchers launched a pilot project in Mongolia designed to provide residents with a sustainable solution for treating their wastewater , which includes the use of effluent for fuel-wood production. The Integrated Water Resource Management in ... League City works on plan to recycle its water - Daily News - Galveston County League City works on plan to recycle its water Daily News - Galveston County This new proposal entails sending treated effluent water from the citys wastewater facilities down a canal to a Gulf Coast Water Authority treatment plant. The water then would be treated at the Thomas Mackey Water Treatment Plant in Texas City, ... Pros cons of recycled water discussed - Santa Maria Times Pros, cons of recycled water discussed Santa Maria Times The treatment of water is easy, said District Administrator John Wallace. Getting people to use it is the hard part. Recycled water is former wastewater , or sewage, that is treated to remove solids and certain impurities and used in sustainable ... and more » Sustainability Fact An upfront investment of 2% in green building design, on average, results in life cycle savings of 20% of the total construction costs – more than ten times the initial investment. Section: Water Texas water woes spark interest in desalination - Midland Reporter-Telegram Texas water woes spark interest in desalination Midland Reporter-Telegram More projects like San Antonios could lace the Texas countryside as planners look to convert water from massive saline aquifers beneath the states surface, as well as seawater from the Gulf of Mexico, into potable water . The continuing drought has ... and more » Its time to unite on water issue - Water World Its time to unite on water issue Water World The new approach recognizes the regulatory and other pitfalls that exist for all new water supplies in this state and spreads the risks by using a portfolio of supplies: 1) Seasonal aquifer storage by the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District ... and more » Sustainability Fact Worldwide, 126 million children work in hazardous conditions, often enduring beatings, humiliation and sexual violence by their employers. Section: Wellness New drug tested in Wales could relieve symptoms of arthritis - WalesOnline New drug tested in Wales could relieve symptoms of arthritis WalesOnline A new treatment being developed for bowel disease could also help relieve the suffering of arthritis patients, experts believe. The as yet unnamed drug will become the first to be tested at Wales only arthritis treatment research centre called ... Sustainability Fact Desertification affects nearly one billion people, or one-sixth of the world\'s population. Section: Wind Huge wind farm to bring change to Kenya - Taipei Times Huge wind farm to bring change to Kenya Taipei Times By Boris Bachorz / AFP, SOUTH HORR, KENYA A security guard living in traditional housing powers his mobile phone by solar energy as he guards a site owned by Lake Turkana Wind Power near Lake Turkana, Kenya, on May 17. Tumbling down to the jade waters ... Change in air as Africas biggest wind farm set for Kenya Tengrinews all 7 news articles » ON THE GRID: Texas leads wind energy production - Odessa American Canada Free Press ON THE GRID: Texas leads wind energy production Odessa American Driving past Notrees or getting to Interstate 10 through Iraan, wind turbines can be seen stretched across the West Texas plains, their blades spinning in the wind as they collect and store kinetic energy. That energy is then sent to the Electric ... Germanys Energy Revolution Hits Potholes Inter Press Service On the Hot seat Energy is now the cool field Boston Globe Only if the Wind is Blowing Canada Free Press all 10 news articles » Vestas Wins W ind Energy Contract for Second Nicaraguan Wind Power Project - REVE Vestas Wins Wind Energy Contract for Second Nicaraguan Wind Power Project REVE Vestas South America has signed an order to supply the Alba Rivas wind farm in Nicaragua with 22 wind turbines . Vestas wins Nicaragua wind turbines order for 40MW Hacienda La Fe wind farm . We are very satisfied with this new order, which confirms the ... Vestas To Supply Wind Turbines For Project In Nicaragua North American Windpower all 3 news articles » Cape Spin captures battle over proposed wind farm - Boston Globe Boston Globe Cape Spin captures battle over proposed wind farm Boston Globe By James H. Burnett III REBIRTH PRODUCTIONS via AP BROOKLINE One can only imagine what Mark Twain would have said if he had seen Cape Spin: An American Power Struggle, the new documentary on the decade-long battle over whether or not a wind farm ... Sustainability Fact There were an estimated ten million Indians living in the Amazonian Rainforest five centuries ago. Today there are less than 200,000.
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