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UN proposes new coral reef protections

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:11:14 +0000

There is a danger lurking in the world’s oceans, and it’s not Jaws. Earlier this week, a White House task force revealed that hypoxia has increased off of U.S. coasts, multiplying the number of "dead zones" by 30-fold since a half-century ago. Now, however, it’s coral reefs that are in danger. Coral reefs – which serve [...] Related posts:

UN proposes new coral reef protections

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:11:14 +0000

Dead zones off U.S. Coasts growing in number

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:53:14 +0000

In the last 50 years, the number of "dead zones" in U.S. coastal waters has increased at an alarming rate – multiplying 30-fold – and endangering both the environment and local economies. According to a recent report released by the White House, these "dead zones" – areas in coastal waters where oxygen is so depleted that [...] Related posts:

Dead zones off U.S. Coasts growing in number

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:53:14 +0000

Organic strawberries better for environment and tastebuds, according to research

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:11:59 +0000

Many consumers have embraced the organic food movement – buying fruits and vegetables grown without the aid of pesticides because they believe that they taste better, are more nutritious and are better for the environment. Now, a new study is validating these claims. The study, conducted by Washington State University and published in the online journal [...] Related posts:

EPA proposing to regulate production of coal ash

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:24:20 +0000

In 2008, after the Tennessee Valley Authority power plant spilled 5.4 million cubic yards of coal ash in and around the Emory River, the regulation of such plants began gaining urgency to environmentalists and the public. As a result, the Environmental Protection Agency is holding hearings around the nation to discuss current and future practices for [...] Related posts:

Nonprofit group recycles electronics to raise money

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:12:23 +0000

One Wisconsin nonprofit is using small means to make a difference in the environment and raise money. The Good News Project, based out of Wausau, Wisconsin, began collecting electronics a few years back as a way to bring in some extra cash, CNN reports. Recycling electronics, including computers and TVs, can be a huge hassle for [...] Related posts:

Federal government considering updating car stickers to include fuel efficiency and gas emissions information

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:06:30 +0000

It’s no secret that Americans like to drive – the national highway system alone covers 160,000 miles. However, this passion for the road hasn’t necessarily been consequence-free for the environment – automobiles currently consume more than 40 percent of the U.S.’s oil intake. Now, the federal government is hoping to get consumers to purchase more [...] Related posts:

New Orleans being rebuilt with environment in mind

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:16:38 +0000

While recent energy news has been dominated by the acceleration of smart grid electric technologies around the U.S., select New Orleans homes are receiving a different type of help to cut down on energy costs and global warming. As part of the Make it Right development, spearheaded by actor Brad Pitt, 50 homes have so far [...] Related posts:

Countries’ ‘new and additional’ funds targeting global warming fall short

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:44:03 +0000

Last December, the world's richest nations promised $30 billion in aid to the help the poorest countries reduce their impact on global warming. Related posts: