1. Old medication and the environment
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...little; and one of them is how we deal with medication. While most drug residues enter waterways through people taking medications and then passing them through urine or faeces, the addition of old m...

2. “Hands Across the Sand”
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...ss the Sand” Events Call for America to Move Beyond Oil On Saturday, June 26, tens of thousands of people joined hands on beaches and in parks and cities all across America, to recognize the t...

3. U.S. Oil Dependence Threatens Security, Economy, Environment
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...e on Oil: TRANSPORTATION: • The U.S. uses nearly 400 million gallons of oil every day moving people in automobiles, goods on freight truck, air travel, rail and transit. • Car...

4. President Obama Halts Drilling
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...l losses, all health expenses from medical care and missed work for clean-up workers and other affected people should be covered, legal and translation skills should be provided to assist with comp...

5. World Bank Vote Gives Billions to Coal
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.... The coal plants will be among the largest and most polluting worldwide. "Twenty years from now, people will look back and see this loan as a missed opportunity to change the world for the b...

6. A green MBA
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...rest in university, obtaining one hasn't been high up on my green "todo" list; but for many people, a green MBA could be a ticket to a fruitful and lucrative career. A green MBA is basic...

7. Baseload Power Bull
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... change - spurred on by the burning of coal. The clock is ticking. Solar power - power to, for and by the people! Michael Bloch Green Living Tips.com ...

8. Urban Homesteaders
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Many people are looking for a simpler way of life. They want to be more self sufficient and to have a smaller environmental footprint. This is why we are seeing a growth of urban homesteaders.Urban ho

9. New Study Shows Wide Scale Impacts of Coal Ash
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...s we saw last year in Tennessee flood into nearby communities and rivers. We know that the cancer risk of people living coal ash sites can be as high as 1 in 50. And we know that scrubber sludge fille...

10. Mercury contamination widespread in USA fish
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...round a quarter of these fish had mercury levels exceeding the guidelines established by the U.S. EPA for people and over two-thirds of the fish exceeded the U.S. EPA level of concern for other fish-e...

11. Environmental Groups Hold EPA Accountable
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..."Research has made it clear that coal ash is becoming increasingly toxic. In fact the cancer risk of people living near some coal ash sites is a staggering 1 in 50," said Mary Anne Hitt, Dep...

12. Forged Letters to Block Clean Energy?
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...ound in Rep. Perriello's office.  It is disturbing, to say the least, to think that some Congresspeople may have, in good faith, voted thinking they were representing their communities when i...

13. Grand Canyon Uranium Claims Blocked
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...that feeds regional wells, springs, and the Colorado River, which provides drinking water for millions of people. Sierra Club will continue to support our tribal partners, including the Havasupai Trib...

14. 100 Coal Plants Prevented or Abandoned
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...150 new proposed coal plants would get built. Since then we’ve seen an incredible change in the way people, businesses and governments-- like Los Angeles-- are thinking about energy, figuring ou...

15. Greening your family
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...ther perspective so you can come up with even more strategies specific to your family. Educate - gently People don't like to be told what to do without knowing why they are having to do it. Unde...

16. Bamboo Flooring Pros and Cons
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...akers whose products end up emitting unhealthy levels of formaldehyde and this is especially dangerous to people who are allergic to the substance. As you can see, the most disadvantages of bamboo flo...

17. Professor Wangari Muta Maathai
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... founded by Professor Maathai, has planted over 20 million trees in Africa. She has enriched the land and people of her continent, by paying local women to raise and plant native tree seedlings on sch...

18. A Green Vocabulary For Green People
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...and commentary to help eco-oriented consumers make informed green decisions. A Green Vocabulary for Green People Organic identifies products made under the authority of the Organic Foods Production Ac...

19. Rain Barrel Water Recycling
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...rum you get will have its top sealed so you will have to drill a hole in the middle top of the drum. Many people will put a screen or other type of filter over this hole so that leaves and other debri...

20. Earth friendly mouthwash
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... your mouth. Additionally, most mouthwashes have a high level of alcohol, which can present problems for people with alcoholism. On the environmental side of things, some mouthwashes can contain na...

21. Organic fertilizers
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...fornia Organic Inc. While the impact of organic gardening on wildlife may not be a priority for you, many people are thrilled that so many birds and butterflies are attracted to their yards once they ...

22. How wind turbines work
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...ear in mind that cost can be greatly offset by renewable energy rebates offered by many governments. Many people think that wind turbines are ugly, and I tend to agree; but I feel that way about most ...

23. Sustainable Building 101
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...have better indoor air quality. The reduced level of allergens and toxins in the indoor environment helps people feel better. Studies have shown this leads to increased productivity and feelings of we...

24. How To Recycle Printer Cartridges In San Diego
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...ling printer cartridges is not just some growing fad that is happening these days. It is a sign that many people are finally taking seriously the call to conserve the planet’s dwindling natural ...

25. Battery Care in a Renewable Energy System
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... cheap. As I recall they are around $30 a piece. But they are a worthwhile investment in my opinion. Some people balk about the cost of Hydrocaps and won't spend the money on them. All I can say i...

26. Huge Nationwide Rallies Call for "Green Jobs Now"
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...With a reeling economy, soaring gas prices and rising fears of a global climate crisis, more than 100,000 people rallied at events across the country to urge leaders to jump start the clean energy eco...

27. 24 handy lemon tips
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...oll the lemon on a hard surface can also help improve juice yields. If you only need a little juice, some people pierce the end with a fork, squeeze the amount needed, cover the holes with tape and th...

28. Eco Friendly Houses - What Is A Green Building?
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What is a green building and why should you care? Why are people building efficient green homes? What is the number one reason for the increased demand for eco friendly houses? The answers may surpris

29. What Does Certified Organic Mean?
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...uo;organic”. The dictionary says organic means of, related to or derived from living organisms.Most people reading this will say, “yes, yes I knew that”. But what you may not know is...

30. Your Composting Questions Answered
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Each year in the spring people venture outdoors to begin planting their gardens and flower beds. The allure of warm, gentle days seems to call out the winter hermits in an act of reseeding the world w