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With or without a climate bill, electric utilities are shifting their investments to efficiency measures that cut long-term costs and integrate more natural gas and renewable energy into their power supplies, according to a new report. "The business landscape for electric utilities is shifting quickly," says a report authored by Navigant Consulting for Ceres, a Boston-based coalition of institutional investors and environmental groups. "In turn, the traditional operating paradigm of building large generation facilities to sell ever-increasing amounts of electricity is changing." ...
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Thursday,08 July, 2010  |  Hits: 68
Imagine that it is 2050 — or even 2020 — and you are the president. Your science adviser has brought you alarming news: Greenland’s inland ice sheets are melting so fast that sea levels are about to rise dramatically. Moreover, thawing Arctic permafrost is about to pour huge quantities of heat-trapping methane gas into the atmosphere, which will make the already roasting planet even hotter. ...
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Sunday,27 June, 2010  |  Hits: 108
Montana wildlife officials more than doubled the number of wolves that can be legally bagged during this year's hunting season while also promising a more tailored plan that will direct hunters to areas where wolves are known to prey on livestock. Commissioners at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks today voted to increase this year's wolf quota to 186, a sharp increase from the 75 wolves allowed in last year's inaugural hunt. ...
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Thursday,08 July, 2010  |  Hits: 73
A new ad war erupted today pitting groups that support climate legislation against the oil industry. Clean Energy Works, a coalition of about 60 groups, launched an ad campaign that seeks to tar the oil industry with the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The effort comes two days after the start of a new ad blitz from the oil industry trade group American Petroleum Institute (API), which is funding spots that protest the possible loss of sector tax benefits. ...
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Thursday,08 July, 2010  |  Hits: 91
Even before the Netherlands and Spain face off in the finals on Sunday to determine the world's greatest soccer team, the World Cup has produced a winner: landfills in Taiwan and Japan. The "Orangemen" from the Netherlands will wear Nike jerseys made entirely from plastic bottles that had been destined for Asian trash heaps. Nike also outfitted eight other teams in uniforms made of recycled plastics: the United States, Brazil, Portugal, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Serbia and Slovenia. ...
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Thursday,08 July, 2010  |  Hits: 98
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is yet another threat to our coastal wetlands and essential waterbodies. Long under increasing stress, our oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes need new coordination and management to protect their health for future generations to enjoy their economic and ecologic benefits. In the July/August edition of the National Wetlands Newsletter (http://www.wetlandsnewsletter.org/current.cfm), Dr. Jane Lubchenco, head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), looks at how Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning would provide ecosystem-based decisionmaking across sectors and jurisdiction to sustain their vital resources for the long term. ...
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Thursday,22 July, 2010  |  Hits: 236
The Waveceptor Sport Watch is a robust, durable watch crafted from stainless steel. The watch is solar powered, alleviating worries over replacing batteries and helping the watch to be eco-friendly. ...
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Tuesday,20 July, 2010  |  Hits: 163
This Recycled Circuit Board Credit Card Holder features a circuit board for both covers. The covers help to protect the cards while they are in a bag or pocket, stopping them from being bent or broken. This card holder should appeal to anyone with an interest in technology, computing or recycling. ...
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Tuesday,20 July, 2010  |  Hits: 262
The Pull-String Power Pack allows you to charge your portable electronic products when you are away from mains electricity. The power pack allows you to use an environmentally friendly energy source to power your portable electronic devices. ...
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Tuesday,20 July, 2010  |  Hits: 115
The Katadyn Exstream Water Purifier Bottle is an ingenious water bottle that contains a 3-stage filter that will remove bacteria and protozoa as well as particles larger than 0.3 microns from untreated water. The filter works as you drink the water, therefore making the water safe to drink. ...
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Tuesday,20 July, 2010  |  Hits: 117
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