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New U.S. Forest Service publicaiton for fourth grade teachers and students
The US Forest Service has a new publication for fourth grade teachers and students. Called “The Investigator,” this free item can be downloaded at http://www.scienceinvestigator.org/Northern-States-Edition-i-2.html. The first issue focuses on leaf color change, how ozone levels affect tree growth, protecting … Continue reading
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Microsoft’s Top 10 Business Practices for Environmentally Sustainable Data Centers
Download the publication at GreenerComputing. It isn’t always easy to know where to begin in moving to greener and more efficient operations. With that in mind—along with Microsoft’s commitment to share best practices with the rest of the data center … Continue reading
Posted in Data Centers, Energy
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The Keys to Managing E-Waste: Product Stewardship and Recycling Initiatives
Read the full story in Greener Computing. Collective concern from businesses, municipalities, environmentalists and manufacturers over the hazards of e-waste has led to a search for ways to reduce its environmental impact. With a greater need for programs that handle … Continue reading
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Dell Unveils Energy Savings Calculator
Read the full story at GreenerComputing. Dell unveiled an energy savings calculator today that goes beyond what most others offer. More than just monitoring energy usage, this tool allows a customer to view power consumption for individual components, such as … Continue reading
U.S. energy use drops in 2008
Via Docuticker. U.S. energy use drops in 2008 Source: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Americans used more solar, nuclear, biomass and wind energy in 2008 than they did in 2007, according to the most recent energy flow charts released by the … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Green Lifestyle
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Saving Energy by Managing Irrigation
Read the full post at Green, Inc. Idaho has lately made a strong showing in energy efficiency: the state was rated “most improved” in a recent energy-efficiency survey, and also topped a Pew survey last month for fastest green job … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture, Energy
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Bio-jet fuel plan takes off
Read the full story at Edie.net. The widespread introduction of bio-fuels in the aviation industry would result in carbon cuts worth billions to Europe, a think tank report says.
Posted in Biofuels
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Buildings Where Energy is 'Free'
Read the full story at GreenBiz. There’s no such thing as a free lunch, or free electricity. But green buildings, when designed right, can operate without monthly utility bills. They’re known as zero net energy buildings, and they are generating … Continue reading
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Hertz Turns to Plant Oils to Squelch Stinky Cars
Read the full story at GreenerDesign. One of the most common complaints in the car rental industry is the smell of some vehicles, which can make you wonder what went on behind the wheel before you were handed the keys. … Continue reading
Posted in Green Business, Green Products
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Unilever to Push Customers Towards Concentrated Detergent
Read the full story at GreenerDesign. Unilever’s new Cleaner Planet Plan is encouraging consumers to switch to concentrated versions of the company’s laundry detergent brands and will give advice on how to reduce the water and energy impacts of laundry.
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