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Species Extinction Speeds up: Plants and Animals are Disappearing Rapidly

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By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Heatstroke: Nature in an Age of Global Warming: Climate Change is Disrupting Natural Relationships

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By: Sara E. Lewis

Eco-friendly Umbrellas: Finding Umbrellas that are Better for the Environment

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By: Sharon Russell

First Butterflies and Bees Disappear, Now Bats: Investigating Scientists Blame a Hitherto Unknown White Nose Fungus

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By: Marie Thomas

How About Cap-and-Trade? Cap-and-Trade Is Not a Market-friendly Energy Alternative

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By: Duane Sharp

Water Harvesting: Conserving a Precious Resource Can Conflict with the Law

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By: Stephen Allen Christensen

Green Olympic Games - Myth or Reality? Environmental Monitoring & Sustainability Assessment

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By: Bev Yaworski

Kudzu Reaches Canada: Invasive Vine Chokes other Plants

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By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Clean Energy and The TerraWatt Challenge: Green Electricity to Meet 5 Decade Population Growth

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By: Justin Novak

The End of a Long Summer: Why the World Must Rethink Our Civilization to Survive

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By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Industrial Hemp in Today's Environment: Uses of Cannabis sativa in History and Today's Prohibition

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Climate Change: Sharing Responsibility for the Greenhouse Effect

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By: Rosalind Brenner

U.S. Environmental Impacts from Climate Change: Climate-Related Environmental Changes in the United States

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Container Recycling Numbers Are Resin ID Codes: What the Numbers Mean and How to Use Them for Safety and Recycling

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By: Marie Thomas

Countdown to Copenhagen Environment Summit 2009: An Historic Danish Meeting of World Leaders Will Decide Green Policy

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By: Marc Latham

Sustainable Seafood Practices for Consumers: Environmental Protection of the Ocean’s Endangered Species

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By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Composting Law Signed in California: Composting will Prevent Tons of Material from Going to the Landfill

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By: Annie Spiegelman

Portrait of Scientist James Lovelock: The Author of the Gaia Theory Will Be 90 in July 2009

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By: Renate Oetjens

The Cost of Bottled Water: How Tap Water Can Save Thousands of Dollars and the Environment

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By: Feature Writer Amanda Woods

Ogallala Aquifer a Finite Environmental Asset: The Environmental Cost of the Depletion of the High Plains Aquifer

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Tips to Encourage Healthy Outdoor Play for Kids: Children Need Nature's Benefits, Parents Can Help Get Them Outside

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By: Claudia M. Lenart

Will Measuring Food Miles Save the Environment? The Debate Over the Production of Greenhouse Gases by Food Transport

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By: Simon Davies

Green Roof Insurance and Warranties: What You Should Know About Protecting Your Green Roof Investment

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By: Sharon Russell

Great Barrier Reef Under Environmental Stress: Multiple Environmental Threats to World’s Largest Coral Reef System

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Plants for Extensive Green Roofs: Selecting Vegetation for Shallow Substrates and Harsh Conditions

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By: Sharon Russell

Growing the Economy Will Cause Problems: The Environment Suffers when Industry Expands

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By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Arbor Day Quotes: Clever and Inspiring Sayings about Trees and Nature

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Growing Medium for Green Roofs: Considerations for Engineered Soil Used in Green Roof Installations

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By: Sharon Russell

Meeting the USAs Cimate Change Goals: What Will Be the Costs of Climate Change Legislation

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By: David Keup

Global Warming Effects on Permafrost: As Earth's Temperatures Rise, Permafrost Dwindles

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By: Christine Lehman

Environmental Costs of Buying a Toyota Prius: Weighing the Harms and Benefits of Hybrid Vehicles

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By: Vanessa Padgalskas

Global Warming-Induced Changes in the Antarctic: Antarctic Environment, Sea Level Rise and the Fate of the Penguins

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Green Roof Components: A Discussion of the Parts that Typically Comprise a Living Roof

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By: Sharon Russell

The Urgency of Renewable Energy: Fossil Fuels are the Main Culprits for Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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By: Mary Anne Velas

Environmental Cost of Global Freshwater Shortage: Risks to Freshwater Resources Threaten Environmental Biodiversity

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Green Roofs and Stormwater Management: Using Living Roofs to Reduce Flood Risk and Damage to Ecosystems

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By: Sharon Russell

The Environmental Legacy of Coal: Coal as a Source of Energy Continues to Damage the Environment

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Eco-friendly Sustainable Forestry Management: Wildfire Prevention and Forest Stewardship by Harvesting Dead Wood

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By: Pamela Palmer

Global Warming and Ocean Environmental Changes: Climate Change Threat to Coastal Environment and Marine Biodiversity

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Global Warming Facts: Scientific Figures on Climate Change

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Cleaning up of Greenwashing: Guidelines to Reduce Misleading Statements on Green Credentials

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By: Lucy Brake

Supporting Sustainable Oil Palm Cultivation: Growing Demand Necessitates Environmental and Social Considerations

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By: Feature Writer Ret Talbot

Living Buildings Challenge Green Status Quo: New Take on Sustainable Architecture Transforms Urban Environments

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By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

The Maldives Facing Environmental Disaster: Indian Ocean Paradise Islands on Course for Environmental Extinction

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Wind Energy Helps Shipping Industry Emissions: Large Kites for Ships Assist with Fuel Costs, Air, Water Quality

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By: Susan Murray

Irreversible Environmental Changes: Ecosystem Changes Could Lead to Permanent Environmental Damage

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Environmental Aspects of Using Nuclear Energy: The Environmental Effects of Nuclear as an Alternative Energy Source

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Healthy Forests: Trees Contribute to Human Well Being

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By: Sara E. Lewis

Starwood Launches New Green Hotel Brand: Flagship Location in Lexington, Massachusetts Is LEED Gold Certified

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By: Annika S. Hipple

The Environmental Impact of the Southern Ocean: The Ocean Surrounding Antarctica Losing its Ability as a Carbon Sink

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

The Precautionary Principle: A Principle to Protect Human Health and the Environment

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By: Dana Petersen Murphy

Biochar Boosts Organic Crops: Charcoal in the Soil Stores CO2 Safely and Increases Plant Growth

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By: Sue Cartledge

The Plight of the Polar Bear and the Environment: The Fate of Ursus maritimus Highlights Global Environmental Problems

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Walter Stahel on Sustainability Solutions: Stahel Discusses Corporate Sustainability and System Solutions

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By: Susan Murray

Walter Stahel on C2C and Regional Economics: Walter Stahel Discusses Closing Liability Loops, C2C Certification

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By: Susan Murray

The Nick.com Big Green Help Global Challenge: Nickelodeon Kids Pledge - Help the Environment, Curb Global Warming

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By: Feature Writer Lena Gott

Nickelodeon Global Challenge Multiplayer Game: Spongebob Squarepants, Aang, Timmy, Otis on Nick.com Big Green Help

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By: Feature Writer Lena Gott

Cradle to Cradle Is a Sustainable Solution: C2C and How It Helps Us Move Towards Zero Waste

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By: Susan Murray

How to Build a Sustainable World - AskNature: World’s First Database of Nature-Inspired Design Ideas Launched

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By: Nina Munteanu

Cut Back On CO2 to Save Corals: Lowering CO2 Emissions is Vital to Protect the World’s Coral Reefs

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By: Sue Cartledge

Protecting the Environment in Hong Kong: Hong Kong Faces Up to Pressing Environmental Problems

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By: Paris Franz

Environmental Damage to Coral Reef Biodiversity: Loss in Coral Biodiversity due to Environmental Factors

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Current Environmental Impact on Biodiversity: Loss of Biodiversity due to Changing Environmental Factors

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Depleting the Earth's Environmental Resources: Environmental Damage Driven by Climate Change and Globalization

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Kermit the Frog and the Green Movement: Kermit's Role in Green Politics and Waste Renewal

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By: Max Sherry

The Ecological Footprint: Measuring Humanity's Impact on the Earth

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By: Augustine Quek

Bottled Water and Water Shortages: Impact of Extracting Water on Aquifers and Ecosystems

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By: Christin Aitchison

Methane a Greenhouse Gas Time Bomb: Methane, Both Natural and Man-made Could Accelerate Global Warming

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Global Water Crisis: Water is an Irreplaceable Resource

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By: Christin Aitchison

Water Use in Food Production: Food Consumption Effects the World Water Supply

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By: Christin Aitchison

The Conservation Station: Outdoor Classroom in Columbia, South Carolina

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By: Arlene Marturano

Bio-Economy, and Other Green Ideas: Oil is Outdated; New Concepts are Coming from Old Philosophies

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By: Stephen Allen Christensen

May Theilgaard Watts, Illinois Naturalist: Environmental Education Pioneer, Started Rails to Trails

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By: Arlene Marturano

Carbon Dioxide Tipping Point: Rising Greenhouse Gas Emissions an Environmental Doomsday Clock

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

The Continuing Decline of the Amazon Rainforest: Deforestation in the Amazon Cause for Environmental Concern

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Al Gore's Global Warming Projects: Website Showcases Initatives to Reverse Global Climate Change

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By: Bernard P. Nelson

Texas Oilman Buying Water Rights, Wind Turbines: T. Boone Pickens Turns Attention to Water, Energy Crisis

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By: Feature Writer Robert Dailey

Green's Long History: Past, Present and Future of Eco Initiative

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By: Feature Writer Patricia Faulhaber

An Aquarium Industry Conservation Initiative: Los Angeles-Based Blue Zoo Aquatics Self-Regulates Aquarium Species

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By: Feature Writer Ret Talbot

The Resilience of Fish Species: Scientists Are Encouraged by the Effectiveness of No-Take Zones

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By: Feature Writer Ret Talbot

Wildlife Pets For Woodland Indians: Forget The Dog, What About The Fox?

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By: Kim DeLeary

Vertical Farming: Using Agricultural Skyscrapers to Counter Food Shortages

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By: Andrea Silen

Findhorn Foundation: A Spiritual Community, Education Centre and Ecovillage in Scotland

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By: Jenn Hardy

Protecting Herbivorous Fishes: Algae-Grazing Parrotfishes Provide Critical Role on Coral Reefs

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By: Feature Writer Ret Talbot

Is Ethanol Economical? A Financial Look at Ethanol's Impact on Consumers at the Pump

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By: Allison Osman

Cremated Ashes to Artificial Reefs: An Environmentally Friendly Memorial for Your Loved Ones

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By: David Boston

Eco Design for Sustainable Living: Cradle to Cradle Design Ensures Sustainability

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By: Andree Iffrig

Marking the Maori New Year: Building the Climate Change Message into Seasonal Rituals

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By: Brenda Ann Burke

Massachussetts Oceans Act of 2008: Aquarium Backdrop for Legislation to Protect Marine Ecosytems

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By: Feature Writer Ret Talbot

Making Green Plastics from Plants: ‘Biofactory’ Plants Produce Oils to Replace Petrochemicals

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By: Sue Cartledge

Freshwater Ecoregions of the World: A Comprehensive Global Map Promoting Biodiversity Conservation

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

CO2 Not the Only Greenhouse Gas: Global Warming Potential Gases Other Than Carbon Dioxide

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Wildlife of Alaska's ANWR: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge---Home to more than Caribou

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By: Sheila Gaquin

Costing the Quality of Life: The Dollar Value of Sustainability

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By: Brenda Ann Burke

Do Biofuels Cause Food Shortage? Increased Biofuel Production Affects World’s Ability to Feed Itself.

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Alberta Tar Sands: The High Cost of Oil Profits

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By: Kelley Wadson

Asbestos Health Effects: The Ill Effects of this Naturally Occurring Mineral

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Aerial Study of Arctic Pollution: NOAA Aircraft to Probe and Measure Pollutants in the North

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Cohousing: a Low-Carbon Lifestyle: New Study Says Shared Communities are Next Big Thing in Green Living

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By: Adam Hinterthuer

Green Museum to Open in SF: The Living Museum Dedicated to Environmentally Friendly Practices

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By: Laura Smith

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