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Jun 29, 2009
Composting Law Signed in California
In: Environmentalism (general)
By: Annie Spiegelman
Last week San Francisco's Mayor, Gavin Newsom, signed the first mandatory composting law in the U.S.A.
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Jun 29, 2009
Water Pollution and Coral Reef Destruction
In: Pollution Control
By: Bernard P. Nelson
Why coral reefs die from water and air pollution. Reasons why point source ocean pollution affects ocean life, and the coral reef food web.
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Jun 26, 2009
Changing Driving Habits Increases Fuel Economy
In: Energy Conservation
By: Justin Novak
By following some tips and modifying driving habits, nearly everyone can cut fuel usage. Hypermilers achieve over 70 mpg - their advice can save money at the gas pump.
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Jun 26, 2009
Portrait of Scientist James Lovelock
In: Environmentalism (general)
By: Renate Oetjens
With his several books on Gaia, planet Earth as one living organism, climatologist James Lovelock has become a green guru and controversial advocate for nuclear power.
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Jun 25, 2009
Replacing Old Appliances can Save Energy & Money
In: Energy Conservation
By: Justin Novak
If household appliances are more than 20 years old, replacement may pay for itself in energy savings. Consider energy savings when repairing or replacing old appliances.
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Jun 25, 2009
Batteries for Residential Solar & Wind Systems
In: Energy Conservation
By: Justin Novak
Sizing a battery bank to store energy for home use is critical for off-the-grid systems. Factors of load, temperature and drain determine desirable parameters.
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Jun 20, 2009
Bottled Water Versus Tap Water, Which Is Better
In: Waste Reduction
By: Sara Wittenberg
Many people spend substantial amounts of money each year on bottled water because they believe that it is cleaner or safer than tap water.
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Jun 19, 2009
Britain to Create the First Ever Eco Island
In: Environmental Organizations
By: Elaine Walker
Using renewable energy sources including tidal power, the Isle of Wight is creating a world model for environmental sustainability with the first Eco Island in the world.
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Jun 18, 2009
Land Pollution in Forests & Grasslands Study
In: Pollution Control
By: Bernard P. Nelson
A Hohenheim University study of land pollution in Forests and Grasslands reveals a decline in some pollutants, and lists environmental problems from the increase of NOx.
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Jun 17, 2009
The Cost of Bottled Water
In: Environmentalism (general)
By: Amanda Woods
More than 200 billion litres of bottled water is bought around the world each year, but at what cost to the environment, and our back pockets?
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