Archive for August, 2007
Friday, August 31st, 2007
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Home Improvement, Craft Ideas, Gardening, Autos & Woodworking Projects and Videos
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“Greenhouse gas emissions — not El Nino or other natural phenomena — pushed U.S. temperatures for 2006 close to a record high, government climate scientists reported on Tuesday.”
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“A new report says schools and playgrounds flooded by Hurricane Katrina were contaminated by high levels of arsenic when flood waters poured into this below-sea level city.”
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Thursday, August 30th, 2007
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“Onward to suggestions for others about luring birds to the yard.”
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“Each issue is packed with precisely the kind of friendly, field-tested advice that will help you (and the ones you love) live a more meaningful, better-balanced life … put money in your pocket … and set you free!”
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“Honda introduced the gas-electric car to America, but Toyota’s Prius became the synonym for ‘hybrid.’ Here’s how Honda hopes to regain its enviro street cred.”
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Wednesday, August 29th, 2007
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The Nation reports on sustainable revitalization of the New Orleans neighborhood
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For each item, we’ll give you three types of advice, in order of preference for promoting sustainability…
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Actions You Can Take To Help Put An End To Junk Mail
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Tuesday, August 28th, 2007
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“A ‘Right to Dry’ movement is growing, with some states introducing legislation to override clothesline bans.”
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“Using free solar and wind energy instead of a dryer can prevent the emission of 1,500 pounds of greenhouse gases every year.”
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Creative drying
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Monday, August 27th, 2007
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“Twice in eight days a dog has been discovered with the lower portion of its left rear leg cleanly severed, apparently on purpose.”
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Spay and neuter resources, pet adoption, overpopulation and more on poor Rocky & Misty…
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The Nation’s Premier Environmental Resource
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Sunday, August 26th, 2007
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“SustainaBee is a website that has today’s relevant sustainability news, tips, ideas with comments.”
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“Resources to promote world literacy, to help and encourage donations to libraries and schools in the U.S. and around the world, and to keep books out of landfills!”
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“The Vatican is putting 1,000 solar panels atop its huge Paul VI Audience Hall, where Pope Benedict meets and greets thousands of pilgrims each Wednesday.”
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Saturday, August 25th, 2007
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American Rivers: Email – The Current: A Steady Stream of River News
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Regular Weekly Time Slot Begins Monday, Aug 27 at 10:30PM ET/PT
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“Discarded plastic represents 30 percent by volume of all solid waste.”
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Friday, August 24th, 2007
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Sierra Club: Email – Sierra Club Currents — Celebrate America’s Wild Legacy
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Sierra Club: Email – All Biofuels Aren’t Created Equal
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“When changing boilers for heating a house for the next 30 to 40 years, should we choose gas or electric?”
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2007
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“Hundreds of naked people formed a “living sculpture” on Switzerland’s Aletsch Glacier on Saturday, aiming to raise awareness about climate change.”
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“Government and industry officials are creating an innovative sewage system in Charles County that is believed to be the first in the nation that would use water flushed down the toilet to operate power plants.”
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“Pollution, biodiversity loss, waste, resource use, and protection of special habitats were the things that obsessed us; and they should be still.”
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007
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“If buying locally isn’t the answer, then what is?”
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“Pending changes in fast-growing network pit founder vs. locals”
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“On community-supported agriculture”
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