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Believe it or not, the C.I.A. has begun to aid climate change science. Spy satellites and other classified sensors that constantly orbit our earth are now being utilized, when not spying on terrorists, of course, to collect valuable environmental data that may help scientists better understand the far reaching affects of our changing climate. Read more…
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January 1st marked the beginning of the end to the use of the toxic chemical bisphenol A (BPA). The chemical is used in many common household products including clear, plastic water bottles, baby bottles, some re-usable food containers and plastic wraps. While BPA is one of the most frequently produced chemicals produced in the world, there has been an increase in research studies demonstrating the serious health concerns surrounding the chemical. BPA has been found to be linked to cancer, heart disease, obesity, reproductive failures and hyperactivity in laboratory animals. It is a hormone-disrupting chemical and as such can have health effects at extremely low exposure levels. Read more…
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Patagonia is one of the last wild places on earth. Thanks to some courageous and motivated people its probably going to stay that way for a while.
A group called “Conservacion Patagonica” is dedicated to creating the Patagonia National Park and has already placed 460,000 acres of Patagonian habitat into permanent protection. This group is a motivated NGO that has already created an Argentinean park and has been working on its Chilean sister for years now. Read more…
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Ever wonder what to do with old electronics? Don’t want to throw them out (with good reason since they add pressure to increasingly full landfills and can pollute ground and water with lead, mercury, and other heavy metals…plus it just feels like a huge waste!) but don’t know how to recycle them? Well, now recycling your old electronics is easy, and you can actually get paid for doing it and you probably won’t even have to worry about any shipping costs! Read more…
It’s always refreshing to hear about new environmental objectives that aim to make our world a better place. It’s even better to fall upon one that seeks to make an economic, social, and environmental impact. Well, that is exactly what Better World Books has sought to do- and they’ve succeeded in doing so. Beginning with three motivated friends from the University of Notre Dame, a single book drive turned into a movement across our entire continent, and has made an impact worldwide. Read more…
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The search for sustainable energy has inspired several innovations in green technologies that look to become the next major source of our planet’s energy. Among these is wind energy. As I have returned to Iowa for holidays and extended breaks over the last few years, I have seen firsthand a rise in wind technology. The flat farm fields that decorate the state’s landscape have increasingly been populated with the large turbines that are necessary for producing electric energy from the wind. According the Iowa Energy Center, Iowa is the second largest producer of wind energy after Texas. The state’s topography and existing electric transmission lines make the environment conducive to wind energy. Read more…
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Two weeks of climate change negotiations between 193 countries at Copenhagen and what was accomplished? Well, to be honest, only time will tell, but what we can say for certain is that a concrete resolution binding all parties was not established. Was the overall approach taken by the Conference at fault? Are 193 countries just too many to organize? Read more…
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As we bid farewell to 2009, it’s time to look forward and think about how we want to bring in the New Year. As January 1st is closely approaching, let’s reflect on the environmental changes we want (or most likely need) to see in our near future with these Green New Year’s resolutions for 2010. Here are just a few resolutions and useful tips on “being green” all year round. Do your part this year to help our environment, and commit to making these changes a part of your life. Read more…
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Recently in Oregon a bipartisan agreement of epic proportions has taken place. The heavily contested battle over old growth forests in Eastern Oregon has finally ended. The most recent saga of the argument has taken eight months and has produced a solution that both sides agree on. Environmental groups have argued for decades for the protection of old growth forests because of their ecological benefits. The timber industry, obviously, has been a thorn in the side of conservation. This argument has lasted for over three decades and with the help of Senator Ron Wyden an agreement has been made to ban the cutting of trees with a diameter of more than 21 inches, which protects watershed areas in eastern Oregon. Read more…
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Surf shops dedicated to sustainability? That’s right! With the support of ASEC (Action Sports Environmental Coalition) surf shops throughout California are opening up ‘Green Rooms’, rooms that are filled with all the essential surf products and apparel made from strictly environmentally friendly companies. Bio-foam surfboards, surf board fins made from recycled carpets, non-toxic surf wax, organic cotton, hemp and bamboo tee shirts, surf shorts made from recycled water bottles, and skate shoes made from recycled car tires are just some of the great items to choose from in these new ‘Green Rooms’. Read more…
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