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Biofuels Great for Security/Economy but Bad for Environment « Chemistry for a sustainable world

By chemrat 187 days ago from http://greenchemistry.wordpress.com

A discussion of the recent study indicating that the majority of biofuels may achieve independence from foreign oil at the expense of the environment, ecology, health of top-soil, and water supply. Both the quality of water and the levels of critically-important water tables will be negatively affected by many crops grown spec

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Tags: biofuels biodiesel green environment conservation news ethanol fuel biomass alternative energy national security


nimrodjo.com » Get Married On A Wild Beach

By aryst 238 days ago from http://nimrodjo.com

I’m writing this post as a part of “Save The Ocean” group writing project initiated by Pelf. This post will be short and simple. I hope it will boost up your ocean-friendly side after you read this.

First of all, why will you get married on a beach? For starter, it would be a unique ceremony. Secondly, which women will not dream of such we

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Tags: conservation blogging


New York City First With Electronics Recycling Law

By chemrat 191 days ago from http://greenchemistry.wordpress.com

This is a report and analysis of New York City's law to make manufacturers responsible for cleanup of toxic electronic waste. It is an important step in avoiding the further pollution of groundwater by seepage fro landfills- electronic equipment contains many toxic substances that pose no problem when they are sealed in place

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Tags: recycling conservation toxic waste e-waste new york city landfills


THE HOUR IS NEAR! Earth Hour 2008, March 29, 8-9 pm

By chemrat 152 days ago from http://greenchemistry.wordpress.com

This post reminds us that Earth Hour 2008 is nearly here: March 29, 8-9 pm, your local time. At this time, people, cities and organizations around the world have committed to turn their lights off. This is both a symbolic and a real act of conservation, and serves to focus our attention on energy-related environmental issues.

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Tags: green environment conservation energy earth hour news


Earth Hour 2008- Three Weeks and Counting « Chemistry for a sustainable world

By chemrat 173 days ago from http://greenchemistry.wordpress.com

This environmental blog entry describes the upcoming Earth Hour 2008, on March 29 at 8 pm local time. The latest cities to sign up in the US are mentioned, and links are provided for international participants and the sponsoring organization, the WWF (World Wildlife Fund).

Earth Hour 2008 is a time when individuals, cities

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Tags: conservation green energy earth hour world wildlife fund


Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

By blm03 32 days ago from http://myroadlesstraveledby.com

The Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It is a 700 acre urban wildlife refuge. The Sanctuary is open to the public year round and is a great place to take your kids. It was started in 1935 as a waterfowl rehabilitation site. It continues to receive over 3,000 injured, orphaned, and sick animals

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Tags: animals conservation bay beach wildlife


Earth Hour- the wrap-up « Chemistry for a sustainable world

By chemrat 150 days ago from http://greenchemistry.wordpress.com

A wrap-up of Earth Hour 2008: who participated, who didn't, and what does this mean in the cases of Spain and Germany (two countries that didn't really get involved). In particular, the impressive solar energy programs that Spain and Germany have implemented are mentioned, with links to more details. Links are also provided

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Tags: earth hour conservation activism news solar sustainability


Green Jobs Act, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

By chemrat 60 days ago from http://greenchemistry.wordpress.com

Congress is now deciding what to fund in 2009. The Green Jobs Act would invest $125 million in job training programs, and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant would authorize grants to local communities to help improve energy efficiency and increase the use of renewable energy. 1sky.org provides a link for writi

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Tags: politics news green green jobs conservation environment congress energy efficiency


Changes to European Chemical Standards Affect US Companies

By chemrat 60 days ago from http://greenchemistry.wordpress.com

European rules are being considered and implemented to reduce the use of toxic chemicals in consumer goods from electronics to toys. These rules, strongly opposed by the Bush administration, will have a major effect on US manufacturers because US companies can't afford to have their products rejected by Europe. Thus, even th

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Tags: toxic waste manufacturing chemical use international politics us manufacturing european law environment landfill conservation recycling elimination of toxic waste