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Intentional Mutation as Conservation: The Devils Hole Pupfish Case

Friday, December 7, 2012
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Photo Credit: Some rights reserved by  USFWS Headquarters on Flickr. Species conservation is always a battleground: profit, politics, biodiversity, environmental health, and time interact and sometimes collide with each…

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Roof energy efficiency: how can solar panels help?

Friday, December 7, 2012
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As people look to make savings during the recession, it’s clear that people are more willing to invest in solar panels for their roof as this will save…

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Sustainable Materials For Self-Build Projects

Thursday, December 6, 2012
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Nowadays, being eco-friendly isn’t just a fad – it’s a way of life. So, if you’ve decided that you want to be as eco-friendly as possible you’ll probably…

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Alaska’s Salmon vs. Gold Battle

Thursday, December 6, 2012
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National Geographic reports about the waging war in Bristol Bay, Alaska between powerful mining industries and locals with their supporters. The bone of contention? The 40,000 square mile…

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The Best Energy Source: Energy Efficiency

Friday, November 30, 2012
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If you ask IEA’s Dr. Fatih Birol what type of energy source he would place his bet on in the near future, his answer might surprise you. Dr….

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Mexico City’s Barter Market Trades Fresh Food for Recyclables

Thursday, November 29, 2012
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It would be great to have Ueki, the anime hero who turns trash into cool weapon-like trees, work on the steady stream of garbage that flows from cities and…

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The Eco-Social Market Economy in a Post-Environmental Age

Wednesday, November 28, 2012
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Our economy and ecology are forever linked. The two words sound alike, as they come from the same Greek word “oikos” or “ecos,” which mean the home.  But…

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Owls’ Acoustic Stealth Influence Aircraft Design

Sunday, November 25, 2012
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Owls inspire in humans a certain sense of respect and wonder. It is no accident that in many cultures they are attributed wisdom  sagacity, strength, and nobility. There is…

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Planning To Build An Eco-Friendly House

Sunday, November 25, 2012
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Just like trying to be environmentally considerate with your car, having an eco-friendly home will be easier when you have an efficiently working machine in the first place;…

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Green Mining: No Longer a Myth

Wednesday, November 14, 2012
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With environmental policy becoming an increasingly contentious and important reality, mining companies continue to move forward with plans for plants and refineries (check out Lynas in Malaysia for the…

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