Renewable Energy
Status Report on Renewable Energy How is the world doing with renewable energy right now and why is it important? Different countries are at different stages in the development of…
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Species Extinction
A famous US biologist had this to say about the state of global biodiversity: “The worst thing that can happen during the 1980s is not energy depletion, economic collapse, limited…
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Sustainable Management of Resources
Sustainable Resources Management Most people are often so busy that they tend to not stop and think about the way they live their lives and their impact on the bigger…
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Environmental Issues
Six Environmental Issues – Help Us Solve Them Global Warming Global Warming is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. The climate is heating up, the…
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Eco-Friendly Oil Spill Recovery Material Absorbs 150x Its Own Weight
Photo Credit: NAIMOR Oil spill disasters cost so much more than immediate recovery expenses. Loss of marine creatures and contamination of natural water resources often result in long term environmental…
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UN-Habitat Classifies “Prosperous” Cities
Prosperous cities are not only economically well-off but promote environmental well-being and sustainable development as well. Central Park in New York City (Photo Credit: Some rights reserved by Gane via…
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Pop Music and Steam Engines Boost Solar Power
Photo Credit: Some rights reserved by Jams_123 on Flickr. And here’s the latest on solar energy news: pop music and steam piston engines make for better solar power use. Who…
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One Year Later, Sandy’s Good and Bad Impacts
Restored portion of NJ’s Meadowlands, where wildlife once again finds sanctuary. Photo Credit: Some rights reserved by samenstelling via Flickr. This October marked the first anniversary of superstorm Sandy, the…
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Lester Brown Shares Insights on World Food Day
Just one poor harvest away. That is how far the world could be from an abrupt interruption in the global food supply if continuing trends in food security issues are…
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International Coastal Cleanup Top Tens
Last September 21, volunteers around the world took part in the International Coastal Cleanup Day. Here are three top ten lists for International Coastal Cleanup Day that highlight the need…
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