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390 Articles match "Environment","Issues"

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From Consumption to Greensumption
Very naïve indeed when it comes to some of those issues and seem to think that a little green is better than no green at all. thus trying to have the consumer believe that they are green and doing something good for the environment. Where did we go wrong? Did they test it like I did? should think not. soon to be published. Simple.
Green (Living) Review - Monday, July 26, 2010
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Our Cities Ourselves: 10 Principles for Transport in Urban Life
The publication’s purpose is to reframe the issue of transport so that it is no longer seen as separate from, but rather integral to, urban design. Walk the walk: Create great pedestrian environments 2. Powered by people: Create a great environment for bicycles and other non-motorized vehicles 3. Cyclists in Hangzhou, China.
The Green Changemakers - Friday, July 23, 2010
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New, easy to understand book on Peak Oil and a world after the Oil Age
This 70-page book in A4 format is written with the layperson in mind enabling him or her to understand the serious issue of Peak Oil and the implications of a post Oil Age world. However, shipping is very high worldwide and thus making the printed copy expensive compared to the E-book. He lives in Epsom, Surrey, England.
Green (Living) Review - Sunday, July 18, 2010
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  • Global Issues and Sustainable Solutions
    Week 1: Sustainability & Climate Change Week 2: Environment & Ecological Footprint Week 3: Water Week 4: Resource Use Week 5: Population Week 6: Food Week 7: Poverty Week 8: Health Week 9: Consumption & Media Literacy Week 10: Quality of Life Week 1: Sustainability & Climate Change What Are Global Issues? link].
    The Green Changemakers - Monday, August 25, 2008
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  • Vegetarianism and the Environment
    by Zachary Shahan As a vegetarian who believes that living a vegetarian life is more of a moral or spiritual issue than anything else, it is something I don’t often bring up in discussion with others. The bottom line is, if you want to help the environment, cut meat out of your diet today. Tags: Environment Veggie Food Green
    The Green Changemakers - Saturday, April 3, 2010
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  • Food is an Environmental Issue
    Food production, consumption and transportation is becoming a bigger environmental issue. I found an excellent article at Grist that summarizes the issue. Tags: environmental damage green living environment food choices gardening agriculture Everybody can do a little bit to reduce their "foodprint".
    Living In a Toxic World - Wednesday, June 3, 2009
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  • Sustainability Toolkit: Environmental Models
    Part one, "Sustainability Toolkit: Environmental Models", focuses on the environmental side of sustainability, perhaps the crucial component in sustainable projects for the built environment. Checklists South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) Sustainability Checklist This checklist covers regional sustainability and planning issues.
    The Green Changemakers - Sunday, March 28, 2010
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  • Environmental stories to watch 2008
    Tags: Environment
    The Green Changemakers - Monday, March 31, 2008
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  • Mapping of Environmental Issues
    Coal-fired power plants have a significant impact on the environment. Another issue you can follow with an online map is the plastic garbage vortex in the Pacific. The Sierra Club is monitoring the progress of every proposed plant in the U.S. You can see them on this map and follow along.
    Living In a Toxic World - Monday, August 24, 2009
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  • Crude, the Film Shows Real Price of America’s Oil Addiction (Hint: It’s Not Just the Environment)
    Vanity Fair featured an article in the 2007 Green Issue on the case in Ecuador, and attorney Pablo Fajardo, who passionately represents the plaintiffs. Tags: Business X Culture X Energy X Issues X The film follows the intricacies of what has been called the “Amazon Chernobyl.&#. If Ecuador is in trouble, we are ALL in trouble.
    Eco Chic - Monday, August 10, 2009
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  • Misleading the public on green issues
    The only points where I do not have an issue with is the fact about turning of the computer between sessions as a saver of money, the PC and the environment and that in many cases old technology beats new, such as cast iron cookware, for instance. We must concentrate on cleaning up our environment, local and global.
    Green (Living) Review - Monday, June 22, 2009
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  • Deodorant and the environment
    The manufacturing and marketing of deodorants and antiperspirants is a huge industry;  one with a major impact on the environment. Learn about the issues, green alternatives and some harm minimization strategies
    Green Living Tips - Friday, July 3, 2009
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  • Leather and the environment
    I'm partial to leather workboots for their sturdiness - in fact, I like a lot of leather products; but aside from humanitarian issues, what effect do our leather purchases have on the environment? Learn more in this article
    Green Living Tips - Thursday, April 9, 2009
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