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World Ocean Observatory Launches Three New Websites

Trey Granger, July 23rd, 2007

NEW YORK, NY, July 23, 2007 - The World Ocean Observatory http://www.thew2o.net is pleased to announce the launch of three new event websites. World Ocean Events www.thew2o.net/events is a catalogue of comprehensive websites on key ocean issues. Each site contains interviews with scientists in the field, visualizations, and on-line resources, including primary documents, reports, educational materials, links to pertinent ... read more

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Crocodile Hunter Honored with Wildlife Reserve

Trey Granger, July 23rd, 2007

The Environmental News Network reports that Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, who was killed last year in a stingray attack, will be memorialized with a wildlife reserve in Australia. The reserve will span 333,585 acres in Queensland and be managed by Irwin's family. "The area includes habitats for the endangered northern quoll, a carnivorous marsupial, and the speartooth shark, as well ... read more

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Clean tech in China

Trey Granger, July 23rd, 2007

The Economist reports on the growing issue in China of developing clean technology for a country that has 16 of the world's top 20 most polluted cities. The reality is that although China is quickly approaching the United States for largest producer of greenhouse gases, it has done much less than the U.S. to combat the problem until now. "The ... read more

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Ice Blocks Used to Chill Buildings

Trey Granger, July 23rd, 2007

The Discovery Channel reports that several office buildings in New York City are using cool air generated from ice blocks as a substitute for air conditioning during the hot summer months. The reduction in carbon emissions for one year is reportedly the same as taking 223 cars off the street or planting 1.9 million acres of trees. "Because electricity is ... read more

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Access Hollywood Goes Green for Emmy’s

Trey Granger, July 23rd, 2007

When Access Hollywood congratulated this year's Emmy nominees, it did so by awarding each actor a green plant to promote the new trend of "going green." This non-traditional gift for nominees also served as a launching point for actors to discuss their environmental impact, from owning hybrid cars to conserving energy. With other Hollywood events like Cannes, the read more

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What Makes Things Hazardous?

Jourdan Rassás, July 23rd, 2007

The following article is the first part in an Earth 911 week-long series on household hazardous waste (HHW). Part 1 - What Makes Things Hazardous? Part 2 - How to Monitor Hazardous Products Part 3 - How to Store Hazardous Products Part 4 - How to Properly Dispose of HHW Picture this: You bought a beautiful mahogany armoire and wanted ... read more

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