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40% GHG Reduction by 2020? ECO Says: Yes You Can!

Jennifer Berry, December 5th, 2008

ECO, a newsletter published by non-governmental environmental groups at major international conferences, hits hard with its third issue at Poznań. Produced cooperatively by Climate Action Network (CAN) groups attending the UNFCCC conference in Poland, the "Brown Coal" issue boldly states that industrialized nations can hit a target of 40 percent reduced emissions from 1990 levels by 2020, double the United ... read more

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An Expert Answers: Real Christmas Tree or Fake?

Jennifer Berry, December 5th, 2008

Still debating on whether to go real or artificial for this year's Christmas tree? According to Newswise, the winner is that old-fashioned, living, breathing, carbon-sequestering noble fir (or any living Christmas tree, for that matter). Clint Springer, Ph.D., a botanist and global warming expert at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, said that when making the choice, environmental impact should ... read more

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Developing, Industrialized Countries Clash at Poznań

Francine Hardaway, December 5th, 2008

At Poznań, everyone agrees that actions should be taken to protect the climate system for the benefit of present and future generations. But how? According to the original documents, decisions should be made "on the basis of equity and in accordance with their common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities." This is tantamount to the discussion ... read more

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Study: Americans Likely to Purchase More Recycled Products

Lori Brown, December 5th, 2008

A study conducted by Frost and Sullivan recently found that Americans are likely to increase purchases of items made from recycled materials in the future. The study provides a look into how much Americans know about recycling and the recycling programs offered within their communities, as well as their attitudes toward recycling. The Results Of those surveyed, 82 percent of respondents indicated ... read more

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NBA’s Rockets Want Fans to ‘Get Red, Go Green’

Trey Granger, December 5th, 2008

While several sports teams have implemented in-stadium recycling bins for drink containers and paper, the Houston Rockets have decided to spotlight more difficult to recycle items and provide a collection table at home games as part of the team's Get Red and Go Green initiative. For December, the product is cellular phones. Anyone who brings an old phone to ... read more

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Survey Shows People Have Difficulty Storing Recyclables

Trey Granger, December 5th, 2008

A recent online survey by Verde Home Products found that recycling in the home can create several problems, including storage issues and the hassle of transportation to the curb. The survey found that 46 percent of those polled don't recycle more because of limited space and the appearance of recyclables. Also, 71 percent transport recyclables from inside the house to the ... read more

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