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Voluntary Commitments, More than Final Outcome at Rio+20, Give Hope

Monday, July 2, 2012
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The recently concluded United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) prompted a variety of reactions from observers around the world. While its final outcome document titled The Future…

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3 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

Saturday, June 30, 2012
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With all the talk about global warming, limited energy resources, and the increased price of oil, you have finally decided to see what you can do about reducing…

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Backlash Against Bottled Water

Saturday, June 30, 2012
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There is a marketing war going on between the tap and bottled water with tap water seemingly winning out. Bottled water sales, which have been on a steady…

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Through Fire and Water: Climate Change Impacting Forest Mortality

Friday, June 29, 2012
Fire and Water: Climate Change Impacting Forest Mortality

Disruption of natural fire cycles and climatic water stress appears to increase risks of climate-induced forest mortality, as data collection and documentation from all forested continents make it…

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2012 Tips for an Eco Friendly Fourth of July

Wednesday, June 27, 2012
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The rockets red glare and barbeque madness makes Independence day one of the most exciting and celebrated holidays of the year. My girlfriends and I usually plan a…

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Natural Capital Part of Inclusive Wealth Index (IWI)

Tuesday, June 26, 2012
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The first ever Inclusive Wealth Report 2012 was released this month at the Rio+20 Conference in Brazil. The report was a joint project of the UN University International…

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3 Days with a 2012 Chevy Volt

Monday, June 25, 2012
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I have an awesome job; I get to work with some really great companies and do some cool things. Recently Chevrolet along with the social media analytics gurus…

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Why CleanWeb Will Not Beat CleanTech

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Car-sharing apps, crowdfunding project platforms, teleconferencing: what do they have in common? These three challenge traditional ideas and avenues of how humans travel, develop projects, and communicate. All…

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The Hidden Beauty of Brownfields

Friday, June 22, 2012
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Wasteland. Derelict. Disused. These terms usually describe the run-down appearance of a piece of land previously used for industrial purposes. Such wastelands may be contaminated by toxic waste…

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Benefits of an environmentally friendly green roof

Thursday, June 21, 2012
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The movement to “go green” has invoked the interest of socially responsible businesses, as well as the general public. Also known as “eco” roofs, environmentally friendly roofs can…

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