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CNN To Feature Environmental Documentary “Planet In Peril”

Trey Granger, October 15th, 2007

CNN will be airing a two-part documentary on climate change and three other issues that threaten the planet entitled Planet in Peril on October 23 and 24 at 9 PM EST. The shows will feature hosts Anderson Cooper Dr. Sanjay Gupta of CNN, as well as Animal Planet host and wildlife biologist Jeff Corwin, who will present stories behind the ... read more

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EPA to Assist Livestock Operators

Trey Granger, October 15th, 2007

Washington, D.C. — EPA has awarded two grants totaling $8 million to provide direct technical assistance to livestock operators to prevent water pollution discharges and reduce air emissions. RTI International of Research Triangle Park, N.C., will provide assistance to farm operators in the East and Environmental Resources Coalition (ERC) of Jefferson City, Mo., in the West. "Clean water and sound farming ... read more

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Pier 1 Installs CFLs In 120 California Stores

Trey Granger, October 15th, 2007

Environmental Leader reports that Pier 1 will be installing compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) in all of its 120 stores in California following a trial period of using Pacific Gas & Electric's Small and Medium Nonresidential Energy Fitness Program. While Pier 1 would not reveal the amount of money it expects to save from this effort, the company reduced its number ... read more

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EPA Recognizes Outstanding Water Quality Achievements of 2007

Trey Granger, October 15th, 2007

Washington, D.C. — EPA will announce the recipients of the 2007 National Clean Water Act Recognition Awards aimed at recognizing municipalities and industries for outstanding and creative technological achievements in wastewater treatment and pollution abatement programs during the Water Environment Federations Technical Exposition and Conference (WEFTEC) this week. As we get ready to mark the 35th anniversary of the Clean ... read more

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Be the Change! Share the Story!

Trey Granger, October 15th, 2007

The Be the Change! Share the Story! school video contest invites student teams to choose and execute a social or environmental project of their choice and document their progress in a couple of short videos that will be uploaded on Quantum Shift TV between September 2007 and March 2008. An original, entertaining video puzzle game is woven into the contest ... read more

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County Examines Ways to Reduce Trash

Trey Granger, October 15th, 2007

The Baltimore Sun reports that Carroll County is talking with a waste consultant about how to reduce its solid waste output, with an eye on increasing recycling efforts instead of building a waste-to-energy trash burning facility. Consultant Richard V. Anthony recommended separating dry waste from wet trash, so the dry organic materials could be composted. Almost 17 percent of Carroll ... read more

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Is Way to Go Pay to Throw?

Trey Granger, October 15th, 2007

Seacoastonline.com profiles the recycling efforts of several New Hampshire towns and how the state is looking to improve upon its 20.6 percent recycling with more programs like pay-as-you-throw (PAYT). It costs $75 per ton to dispose of solid waste, and it is estimated that budgets can save $1 million for every one percent increase in recycling. Currently 46 New Hampshire ... read more

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Pros & Cons of Solar Power/Panels

Sheila Bocchine, October 15th, 2007

This article was originally written in October 2007. Please see the following links for updated, more timely information concerning solar panels: Cheat Sheet: Solar Power Tallest Building in U.S. to Go Solar Green Luxe on a Budget Going Solar is Hot For Landfills If you plan on living off the grid or just want to lower your utility ... read more

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Rideshare Week

Trey Granger, October 15th, 2007

The week of October 15-19, 2007 marks the 25th annual celebration of Rideshare Week, an annual promotion designed to increase awareness and the benefits of sustainable transportation such as bicycling, carpooling, riding the bus, telecommuting and walking. Commuters are asked to use a sustainable form of transportation at least one day during Rideshare Week, in order to help relieve our ... read more

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