1. Sierra Club Praises Obama Administration
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...n the Great Outdoors" initiative, through the Department of the Interior’s Office of Youth in Natural Resources. In response to these announcements, Sierra Club's National Youth Rep...

2. Urban Homesteaders
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...ese mini farms are usually organic( free of chemical  pesticides,  fertilizers, and herbicides). Natural alternatives are used and rain water is collected for garden useage. Garden and yard ...

3. Other greenhouse gases
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...ouse gases. Anthropogenic simply means originating from human activities, as opposed to those occurring in natural world. (GWP) Global Warming Potential This is another term you may see when greenhous...

4. Mercury contamination widespread in USA fish
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...why we need to get away from the filthy fossil fuel and pursue renewable energy with a fervor. Mercury in natural waters is mainly from sources that emit it into to the atmosphere which is then depos...

5. Groups Urge Obama: Don’t Buy Canada's Dirty Oil
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... lock us into a dirty oil infrastructure for years to come."  Groups, including Sierra Club and Natural Resources Defense Council, are concerned that Harper's push for tar sands oil wil...

6. Dishwashing detergent environmental impact
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...have an impact on the environment.For starters, many dishwashing detergents contain phosphate - it's a naturally occurring substance, but if too much of it gets into waterways, algae and phytoplan...

7. Sierra Club Joins with the Obama Family
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... families making sacrifices for our country have the opportunity to benefit from the healing powers of our natural heritage. This summer, 10,000 military children will receive a free week of Operation...

8. Bamboo Flooring Pros and Cons
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...orward. Bamboo floors can last a couple of decades if basic care is taken for their preservation. They are naturally resistant to infestation, moisture, dirt and weight load, and require just regular ...

9. Professor Wangari Muta Maathai
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...fessor Maathai was elected to Kenyas ninth parliament and appointed as Assistant Minister for Environment, Natural Resources, and Wildlife. Democracy, womens rights, and environmental conservation hav...

10. A Green Vocabulary For Green People
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The international passion to protect our planet from the ravages of pollution and to preserve our natural resources for future generations has become an everyday fact of life. With international suppo

11. Shampoo and the planet
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...before I start sounding overly paranoid, I'm well aware that everything is made up of chemicals - even natural ingredients; and "natural" doesn't necessarily mean non-toxic. 2 potent...

12. Organic fertilizers
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Discovering Organic Fertilizers – Gardening The Natural WayDiscovering organic fertilizers means that you have found the means of encouraging a lush growth of beautiful flowers and plants withou

13. Statement on Secretary Salazar’s Order Establishing Renewable Energy Development as Priority
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...et’s wind, sun, heat and other renewable energy sources in a manner that safeguards the wildlife and natural resources that help keep American communities healthy, safe, and prosperous. “W...

14. “Change” Delivered: Obama makes down payment on environmental legacy
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...y provides a desperately needed funding boost for a variety of programs that will nourish public lands and natural resources. The funding package invests funds in a variety of objectives that include ...

15. How wind turbines work
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...peeds - particularly vertical axis models. Wind speed usually increases with height and where there are no natural or man-made obstructions and this why you'll often see them on hilltops or perhap...

16. Renewable energy primer
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...t are the benefits and disadvantages of each? Renewable energy definition Renewable energy is derived from natural resources that can be replenished naturally within a relatively short time frame and ...

17. Sustainable Building 101
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...ral reasons to build sustainably. Not the least of which are the rising cost of fuel, the depletion of our natural resources, and pollution and global warming. Here are some more reasons: 1. As was m...

18. How To Recycle Printer Cartridges In San Diego
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... is a sign that many people are finally taking seriously the call to conserve the planet’s dwindling natural resources and to save it from further harm caused by waste products. The additional b...

19. Plastic
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...new products, such as carpet, and lumber, without creating more nurdles. We should also stop polluting our natural resources. It is time to reuse what we already have instead of making new nurdles and...

20. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
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... also reuse old items for new and creative purposes. Recycling is a way of preventing the depletion of our natural resources and preventing the creation of toxic waste created by the manufacturing pro...

21. Other greenhouse gases
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...ouse gases. Anthropogenic simply means originating from human activities, as opposed to those occurring in natural world. (GWP) Global Warming Potential This is another term you may see when greenho...

22. Disposable vs. rechargeable batteries
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...dvantages over disposables (comparing serviceable life): - 23 times less potential impact on non-renewable natural resources - 28 times less potential impact on global warming - 30 times less potentia...

23. What Does Certified Organic Mean?
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...ects the true nature of the product, healthy or otherwise. It’s generally a sales ploy. “All Natural” as an example. We’ve all heard the words “all natural” for m...

24. Your Composting Questions Answered
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... the depleted minerals from the growth cycle back into the soil after a plant has used them. Consider it a natural cycle that is essential for plants, grasses, trees and flowers to grow and thrive. ...

25. 51 Easy, Eco-Friendly Ways
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...ucet leaks. 40. Replace incandescent bulbs with energy efficient lighting. 41. Sew with organic cotton and natural fabrics. 42. Shorten shower time by 25%. 43. Support environmental legislation. Nag y...

26. The Seven Building Blocks of Building Green
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...o reduce formaldehyde buildup. Some carpets are not only made from recycled nylon, but also boast no VOCs. Natural floor adhesives, paints and finishes also offer zero emissions. Use a dedicated air ...

27. Fuel and food
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...izer annually and in the process consumes a full 1% of the world's annual energy supply in the form of natural gas; an essential component of the process. The frightening aspect of this is that th...

28. Natural food cooperatives
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...e variety of countries it comes from, it's also really hard to be sure of what's in it these days. Natural food cooperatives have sprung up everywhere in recent times, providing affordable foo...

29. Bees and your food
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...is time intensive. If you can't grow your own food due to lack of space or skills, consider joining a natural food cooperative - you can pick up the knowledge you need through those networks and ...