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Bokashi Compost, Three Weeks Later

May 20, 2012 No Comments by

Watch the video showing what happens to Bokashi compost 3 weeks after it’s buried. The results, three weeks later, are more nutrients for those outdoor gardens in Dubai and actually, anywhere.

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HP’s Long Journey Towards Closed Loop Recycling

May 20, 2012 No Comments by

Hewlett Packard is a leading example of how companies can embrace zero waste or closed loop recycling systems.

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Beyond Recycling: Alcoa Slashes CO2 Emissions and Water Consumption

May 15, 2012 No Comments by

Last week Alcoa issued its annual sustainability report, which outlines some of the progress the company has achieved on the environment, water stewardship, community involvement and business.

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Map of Life Will Monitor All Animal and Plant Life on Earth

May 14, 2012 No Comments by

A team of researchers from Yale University is developing the Map of Life, an online platform that will monitor the existence of all plants and animals on the planet.

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Monterey Bay, the Quiet Paradise

May 10, 2012 1 Comment by

The stretch of coast between Santa Cruz and Monterey is probably my favorite area in California. Plenty of empty beaches allow for endless walking, the waves are safe enough to enjoy but rugged enough for surfers and the local farms are bursting with excellent produce. Communities like Aptos and Soquel have their fair share of [...]

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Study Suggests Sunscreen Can Cause Skin Cancer

May 08, 2012 No Comments by

A team of researchers believes that zinc oxide could react with sunlight and create a chemical reaction that releases free radicals, molecules that are often attributed to causing cancer.

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Flame Retardant Manufacturers Rely on Fear, Tobacco Industry Tactics

May 08, 2012 No Comments by

A Chicago Tribune series that launched this week reveals that the reason why chemical makers make millions off their products to furniture companies is part fear and part tactics learned from the tobacco industry.

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Dead Dolphins and Pelicans Washing Up On Perú’s Shores

May 08, 2012 1 Comment by

Perú’s government declared a health alert over the weekend on its northern coast after hundreds of pelicans and dolphins washed ashore dead without explanation.

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