2007 October - Earth911.com

With less than two months until the Holiday season approaches, Earth 911 would like to remind its readers to invest in a real Christmas tree this year instead of an artificial tree. Real Christmas trees are much more environmentally-friendly than ones made of plastic, but make sure you recycle them using Earth 911's recycling database. For other good holiday tips, check out ... read more

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GROwing Environmental Leaders for Tomorrow

Washington, D.C. — There is a shortage of students pursuing degrees in environmental sciences, particularly among minorities and women, so EPA is awarding Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) fellowships totaling $166,000 to four students studying environmental fields at Spelman College, a historically black women’s college. "President Bush has often said that America’s diversity enriches us as nation, and makes us stronger. Through ... read more

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Live Earth Issues Final Assessment

The organizers of this year's Live Earth campaign, which reached over two billion people on all seven continents on the effects of climate change, have issued a final report summarizing the effects of the concert series in its first year. The 22-page report covers many elements of the concert and its 10-month planning process. The planning and execution emitted ... read more

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U.S. To Study Wildlife Vs. Wind Turbines

Courtesy of Environmental News Network Washington, D.C.—A special wind turbine advisory committee will study and advise the Secretary and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on ways to avoid or minimize the impact of wind turbines on wildlife and their habitats. The study only concerns land-based wind energy facilities. Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne today named 22 individuals to serve on ... read more

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International Event in China to Fight Climate Change

Washington, D.C.—The Methane to Markets Partnership Expo in Beijing this week has attracted more than 700 participants from 34 countries, demonstrating widespread international interest and commitment to a growing public-private partnership that cuts potent greenhouse gas emissions while promoting the use of clean energy. The expo, which began on Tuesday and runs through Thursday, is being co-hosted by the U.S. ... read more

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What is a Rain Barrel?

A rain barrel is a way to capture rain and stormwater runoff from the downspout of the common roof to be stored and used as secondary greywater, for such things as the irrigation of a garden or lawn. For thousands of years human beings have been harnessing the power of rain, in all sorts of conditions, the world over, changing and ... read more

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NYC Eyes Store Recycle Requirement

BusinessWeek reports that New York's City Council has introduced legislation that would require any store occupying 5,000 or more square feet and distributing plastic bags to establish an in-store recycling program so these bags won't end up in landfills or waterways. In addition, all of these bags would be required to promote the recycling program in three-inch high letters, with ... read more

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Mesa Residents Invited to Take Advantage of Paint Reuse Program

EVLiving.com issues a reminder to Mesa residents about the city's Paint Reuse Program, which allows residents to dispose of their unused latex paint at household hazardous waste (HHW) events, which is then mixed by shade for all residents to pick-up free of charge for beautification projects. The reused paint must be used on exteriors, with the goal being that ... read more

Mark Rappaport, October 30th, 2007

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PG&E Manager Receives Environmental Award

Rex Bell, Environmental Field Services Manager for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) won the Clarke Award at a ceremony at PG&E headquarters on Thursday, October 25. The Sixth Annual Richard A. Clarke Environmental Leadership Award ceremony honors an individual or team whose efforts best demonstrate exceptional environmental leadership. PG&E contributes $5,000 on behalf of Clarke Award recipients to their choice ... read more

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JCPenney Saved; Energy Star Earned

Washington, D.C.—Four JCPenney stores are the first retail buildings in the country to earn the Energy Star label for superior energy efficiency and environmental performance. Compared to similar stores nationwide, the JCPenney stores collectively spend almost a quarter of $1 million less per year on energy, and avoid over 3 million pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year, equal to ... read more