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Invasion of the Fish Snatchers?
Invasion of the Fish Snatchers?
planetsave.com — Bighead carp are one of two non-native species of Asian carp causing widespread concern among Great Lakes advocates. The other is silver carp. Great Lakes advocates are calling it a “ conservation emergency ” now that non-native Asian carp have been detected within seven ... (more) Invasion of the Fish Snatchers?
IIT boys draw power & water from sewage
timesofindia.indiatimes.com — KOLKATA: When the campus placements happen in 2011 at IIT Kharagpur, these five students will give it a miss. They would have by then started their own company. They have developed a bio cell' (battery) that can not only treat sewage water but also ... (more) IIT boys draw power & water from sewage

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Ecological benefits of REDD boosted by inclusion of private landowners, potentially harmed by ...
news.mongabay.com — Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation [REDD] programs that include landowners will conserve more habitat and ensure greater ecosystem services function than programs that focus solely on protected areas, report researchers from the ... (more) Ecological benefits of REDD boosted by inclusion of ...
Deadly Leopard Seal Tries to Feed Live Penguins to Photographer (Video)
treehugger.com — Image: Screen capture from Youtube "Bloody Hell! That's the biggest leopard seal I've ever seen!" Leopard seals are pretty scary predators, especially if you're a penguin. But they can be friendly to other leopard seals, which is something that photographer Read the full story on ... (more) Deadly Leopard Seal Tries to Feed Live Penguins to ...
Conservation Group Sees a Win for Obama on Climate Change
usnews.com — U.S. News and World Report: Despite pessimistic signs on Capitol Hill and internationally regarding action by the United States on climate change initiatives, the head of the World Wildlife Fund today predicted that the December climate summit in ... (more) Conservation Group Sees a Win for Obama on Climate Change
Red List 2009: Endangered species for every country in the world
guardian.co.uk — Humans have accelerated the rate at which species disappear. Find out which countries fare worst Although animal extinction is part of the natural cycle, humankind's presence on the earth has accelerated the rate at which species are disappearing . ... (more) Red List 2009: Endangered species for every country in ...
Norway to give Guyana up to $250M for rainforest conservation
Norway to give Guyana up to $250M for rainforest conservation
news.mongabay.com — Mongabay: Norway will provide up to $250 million to Guyana as part of the South American country's effort to avoid emissions from deforestation. Under the terms of the agreement, signed today, Norway will put $30 million into Guyana's ... (more) Norway to give Guyana up to $250M for rainforest ...
Opportunity Green Swag Report: Bamboo Utensils, Billboard Bags & Kor Water
Opportunity Green Swag Report: Bamboo Utensils, Billboard Bags & Kor Water
triplepundit.com — Opportunity Green is off to a roaring start with some of the most thoughtful and engaging speakers in green business today. We’ll have an interview with Proctor & Gamble’s Len Sauers, thoughts on Hopenhagen, the LED revolution, a host ... (more) Opportunity Green Swag Report: Bamboo Utensils, ...
NASA Confirms Water On Moon
NASA Confirms Water On Moon
cleantechnica.com — Back in October, there was quite a bit of controversy surrounding NASA’s project of crashing a LCROSS satellite into the moon to determine if there is in fact water on the moon. While it was initially believed by spectators and researchers alike that the mission was a big failure, ... (more) NASA Confirms Water On Moon
Spectrum Health, Fortune Data Centers Go for the LEED Gold
Spectrum Health, Fortune Data Centers Go for the LEED Gold
environmentalleader.com — Businesses across all sectors including health care, manufacturing and information technology (IT) are seeking the coveted LEED certification to ensure that their new buildings meet the highest of environmental standards. Some of the most recent ... (more) Spectrum Health, Fortune Data Centers Go for the LEED Gold
This Weekend: TN Summit for Sustainability
got2begreen.com — November 13-14, 2009, the Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon, Tennessee will be host to the third annual Summit for a Sustainable Tennessee . On Friday the 13th, the summit will be offering a variety of seminars and workshops on environmental subjects primarily focused on how to best ... (more) This Weekend: TN Summit for Sustainability
Yangtze delta warned to prepare for effects of climate change
guardian.co.uk — Delta has been warming faster than global average for a decade, and the impact is already being felt, according to WWF China China's most populous river needs massive investment and careful planning to ease the impact of climate change, which is ... (more) Yangtze delta warned to prepare for effects of climate ...
Bottled water is best
Bottled water is best
thecrunchychicken.com — I've come to the hideous conclusion that we are all being duped about bottled water. I first was made aware of the bottle water issue when the City of Seattle stopped providing bottled water to its employees, stating that it was for financial and ... (more) Bottled water is best
GOOD Transparency: Water Conservation (video)
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GOOD Transparency: Water Conservation (video)
youtube.com — Thirsty? So is everyone else. We're headed for a water shortage. Here's how simple daily choices can reduce your water use. A GOOD Transparency video.Directi... (more) GOOD Transparency: Water Conservation (video)
Hydropower industry braces for glacier-free future
reuters.com — Reuters: Standing on the glacier at the source of the Rhone river, glaciologist Andreas Bauder poses next to a 3-meter high pole sticking out of the ice, and gestures above his head. "This is about the melt of one month," he says, as fellow ... (more) Hydropower industry braces for glacier-free future
Underground fires threaten Spanish wetland
guardian.co.uk — • Less than 1% of Tablas de Daimiel remains as lagoons • Fires burning underground as illegal wells dry out peat The EU has begun an investigation into a unique Spanish wetland park that is being devastated by underground fires. Local officials have ... (more) Underground fires threaten Spanish wetland
NYC sees "alarming" risks in natgas drilling
reuters.com — Reuters: New York City's top environmental official on Friday called the risk that drilling for natural gas in the upstate region that supplies most of the city's drinking water "especially alarming." New York state recently proposed rules ... (more) NYC sees "alarming" risks in natgas drilling
Would You Drink Bottled Water If It Came in a Recyclable Paper Container?
Would You Drink Bottled Water If It Came in a Recyclable Paper Container?
treehugger.com — Image via: One Drink at a Time There are many reasons that the hair on the back of your neck might stand up when someone says the words bottled water - all that wasted plastic, the people harmed in the making of said plastic, the communities ... (more) Would You Drink Bottled Water If It Came in a Recyclable ...
Dreaming about Installing a Solar Hot Water System?
Dreaming about Installing a Solar Hot Water System?
green-talk.com — Attribution: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ukinitaly/ / CC BY-ND 2.0 Solar Hot water Evacuated tube collectors seem to be the rage at the International Builder’s Show last winter. I don’t know why, but those gleaming dark tubes just caught my eye. The more I learned about ... (more) Dreaming about Installing a Solar Hot Water System?
Hell and High Water: The Global Warming Solution (9780061172137): Joe Romm: Books
amazon.com — Global warming is the story of the twenty-first century. It is the most serious issue facing the future of humankind, but American energy and environmental policy is driving the whole world down a path toward global catastrophe. According to Joseph ... (more) Hell and High Water: The Global Warming Solution ...
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