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Throw on your U.S. Curling Team sweatshirt, get out the tissues for those emotional figure skating routines and don't forget that Leno is moving back to the 11:35 time slot.
Starting on Feb. 12, a projected 5,550 athletes from more than 80 countries will participate during the 17 days of the 2010 Winter Olympic Game events, drawing 3 billion television viewers ... read more
Hottest in Green: 2010 Winter Olympics
Throw on your U.S. Curling Team sweatshirt, get out the tissues for those emotional figure skating routines and don't forget that Leno is moving back to the 11:35 time slot.
Starting on Feb. 12, a projected 5,550 athletes from more than 80 countries will participate during the 17 days of the 2010 Winter Olympic Game events, drawing 3 billion television viewers ... read more
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Honeybees are the new "pets" for harbor city residents across the U.S., from San Francisco to New York City. Even the Obamas keep a beehive on the south lawn of the White House.
But the beekeeping community has been under fire as media has drawn attention to colony collapse disorder. However, according to Kim Flottum, editor of Bee Culture Magazine ... read more
Urban Beekeeping is the New (Controversial) Way to ‘Go Local’
Honeybees are the new "pets" for harbor city residents across the U.S., from San Francisco to New York City. Even the Obamas keep a beehive on the south lawn of the White House.
But the beekeeping community has been under fire as media has drawn attention to colony collapse disorder. However, according to Kim Flottum, editor of Bee Culture Magazine ... read more
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On Jan. 27, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted that all companies must include in their annual reports an assessment of how climate change and other climate-related issues are impacting their business.
Prior to this vote, the SEC did not define whether or not climate-related issues were considered a “material” effect that firms must disclose to their ... read more
SEC Ruling Requires Companies to Report Climate Impacts
On Jan. 27, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted that all companies must include in their annual reports an assessment of how climate change and other climate-related issues are impacting their business.
Prior to this vote, the SEC did not define whether or not climate-related issues were considered a “material” effect that firms must disclose to their ... read more
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Last year's Super Bowl face off between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers drew a whopping 95.4 million viewers, ranking second behind 2008's record-setting game.
If history tells us anything, it's that Sunday will be a big day for football parties as Peyton and the Colts take on the Cinderella-story New Orleans Saints.
So while planning that party for ... read more
Quick Green Tips For Super Bowl Sunday
Last year's Super Bowl face off between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers drew a whopping 95.4 million viewers, ranking second behind 2008's record-setting game.
If history tells us anything, it's that Sunday will be a big day for football parties as Peyton and the Colts take on the Cinderella-story New Orleans Saints.
So while planning that party for ... read more
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Devoting the month of February as a time to recognize African Americans' contributions to society began with Carter G. Woodson in the early 1920s.
After spending his childhood working on Kentucky coalmines and finishing high school at the age of 22, Woodson went on to earn his doctorate at Harvard University. Reading the history books, he was dismayed at the lack ... read more
People To Celebrate
Devoting the month of February as a time to recognize African Americans' contributions to society began with Carter G. Woodson in the early 1920s.
After spending his childhood working on Kentucky coalmines and finishing high school at the age of 22, Woodson went on to earn his doctorate at Harvard University. Reading the history books, he was dismayed at the lack ... read more
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Have you prepared yourself for the onslaught of pink paper hearts and haphazard cupid arrows that is about to ensue? Yeah, we really haven't either.
But like it or leave it, Valentine's Day is a great time to do an eco-refresh on your love life, even if you're not attached.
1. Get Off the Couch
Getting involved in your local community is a ... read more
Green Your Love Life
Have you prepared yourself for the onslaught of pink paper hearts and haphazard cupid arrows that is about to ensue? Yeah, we really haven't either.
But like it or leave it, Valentine's Day is a great time to do an eco-refresh on your love life, even if you're not attached.
1. Get Off the Couch
Getting involved in your local community is a ... read more
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An all-organic wedding cake is just one possibility for eco-conscious couples using The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte’s new service “Something Green.”
“There has been an interest at the hotel level to be as mindful as we can in terms of resources used to make a beautiful wedding, and more brides are showing an interest in designing an environmentally friendly wedding,” says Ritz-Carlton ... read more
Hey Brides, Here’s Your ‘Something Green’
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Widely considered to be one of the most promising renewable energy sources available, wind power may become a global reality in the near future, marking a shift away from continued dependency on fossil fuels.
Architectural firm On Office has created a proposal for Norway called "The Turbine City," which has the makings of a world-famous tourism site entirely powered by wind. ... read more
DOE Optimistic About Future of Wind Power in U.S.
Widely considered to be one of the most promising renewable energy sources available, wind power may become a global reality in the near future, marking a shift away from continued dependency on fossil fuels.
Architectural firm On Office has created a proposal for Norway called "The Turbine City," which has the makings of a world-famous tourism site entirely powered by wind. ... read more
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A Port-au-Prince gas station owner sat outside of what was left of a local clinic after escaping a propane fire that engulfed his body in flames following the Jan. 14 Haitian earthquake.
With an estimated wait time of 12 days for even life-threatening injuries, the clinic was overflowing and under-supplied. After five days of agonizing pain resulting as more than half ... read more
Medical Supplies Are Crucial But Limited in Haitian Clinics
A Port-au-Prince gas station owner sat outside of what was left of a local clinic after escaping a propane fire that engulfed his body in flames following the Jan. 14 Haitian earthquake.
With an estimated wait time of 12 days for even life-threatening injuries, the clinic was overflowing and under-supplied. After five days of agonizing pain resulting as more than half ... read more
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Two weeks down and the death count has soared past 110,000. We don't have to tell you that the Haitian 7.0 magnitude earthquake was one of the worst disasters in decades - you can see it for yourself every time you turn on the television, read the paper or surf the Web.
We have been keeping up with the latest news ... read more
Update on Haitian Relief Efforts, How to Get Involved
Two weeks down and the death count has soared past 110,000. We don't have to tell you that the Haitian 7.0 magnitude earthquake was one of the worst disasters in decades - you can see it for yourself every time you turn on the television, read the paper or surf the Web.
We have been keeping up with the latest news ... read more
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