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Shell's name is currently associated with an oil leak located 120 kilometers off the Nigeria cost. As a result, the company announced it would abandon its operations at the Bonga deepwater facility and focus on effective cleanup operations.
This decision is very important, since the company manages to obtain 2... |
21 December 2011
08:36 GMT |
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Eco-conscious people who own an iPhone or an iPad will most likely be pleased to find out that Taptu has launched a new app using Guardian content, to keep keen green activists up to date with the most important news from this sector. One of the most important advantages is that users can edit or “DJ” the... |
21 December 2011
05:42 GMT |
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The Philippines President Benigno Aquino is struggling to restore the balance of his country, after deadly floods and landslides have killed approximately 957 people and made other 49 disappear. Collapsed houses and streets buried in mud are part of an apocalyptic landscape, Gulfnews informs. Two of the most affe... |
20 December 2011
02:23 GMT |
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Bad weather is not the only factor playing with the fate of the marine ecosystem affected by the hazardous oil spill generated by the crash of cargo ship Rena.The crew in charge of cleaning up the mess has recently revealed that the presence of sharks is a major obstacle for the success of their mission, Nzherald inf... |
19 December 2011
07:37 GMT |
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The 5,000 year old monument is no longer considered a mystery by scientists, due to a recent discovery. Robert Ixer from University of Leicester and the National Museum of Wales has collaborated with Richard Bevins from the National Museum of Wales to indicate the source of the rocks that are now famous worldwide, th... |
19 December 2011
04:44 GMT |
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Tokyo’s annual Eco Products exhibition has managed to showcase an eco-friendly innovation built entirely by teenagers who have manifested their passion both for eco-friendly values and scientific technology.The result of their work is an amazing-looking solar-powered car, designed during an educational program ... |
19 December 2011
02:27 GMT |
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Cola-Cola and Pepsi are engaging all their efforts in a new green competition. Both companies plan to redefine their current position as eco-conscious major brands by launching and commercializing soda bottles entirely made of plants. Such an achievement would definitely count as a much greener alternative to common ... |
16 December 2011
10:59 GMT |
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The UK authorities have recently decided that a massive badger culling represents the most important measure to reduce the number of cases of bovine tuberculosis reported every year.
Even though it is a project that raises the anger of conservationists, Caroline Spelman, the British environment secretary, admits cul... |
14 December 2011
09:53 GMT |
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The space left behind by industrial projects abandoned by developers can be transformed in amazing sustainable urban offices, commercial buildings, or other kind of facilities, due to appropriate funds correlated with eco-conscious values.
This is exactly what authorities have in mind for the former Renault shop on... |
12 December 2011
10:30 GMT |
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Some of the green gift ideas for this year's winter holiday are truly bizarre. One of the most uncommon strategies of this kind, aiming to open people's pockets and obtain a substantial financial help was launched by the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
The organization hopes to attract a large ... |
12 December 2011
09:51 GMT |
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Raising the people 's level of awareness regarding environmental challenges is often a difficult task. Experts try to tackle a wide series of issues using unconventional methods. Two of the most ingenious ways of celebrating wildlife seem to be scientific tattoos and a new kind of game that proves some characte... |
12 December 2011
09:23 GMT |
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Our wasteful society encourages us to waste more than we actually consume. Wetherspoon's pubs are trying to tackle this issue, by launching an innovative trial meant to turn leftovers into valuable energy.
The chain will make sure 28 of its popular pubs will contribute, by diverting from landfills approximatel... |
8 December 2011
04:59 GMT |
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We might think the effects of climate change are equally felt by both genders. A new study issued by the United Nations proves us wrong, showing that women are much more exposed to risks correlated with this phenomenon.A recent study issued by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) highlights that the lifest... |
7 December 2011
11:01 GMT |
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The host of climate talks is far from being a stranger to outdoor pollution. While diplomats try to find appropriate methods of curbing greenhouse gas emissions and tackling climate change, south Durban inhabitants are forced to cope with headaches and nausea generated by the activities of industrial facilities count... |
6 December 2011
08:24 GMT |
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Gemma Arterton, the former Bond Girl, is keen on displaying an eco-friendly attitude. After returning from a from a six-day eventful journey to the remote Amazon with Sky Rainforest Rescue jungle, an eco-conscious organization, she wants to tell the story of the endangered ecosystems and their poor inhabitants. Ins... |
5 December 2011
07:48 GMT |
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The future seems to be bright and eco-friendly, according to experts from the International Energy Agency who think that up to one third of the global energy demand will be satisfied by clean green solar power by 2060.
This strategy would come as an effective response both to climate change phenomenon and fossil fu... |
5 December 2011
02:57 GMT |
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Teaching people about climate change through lectures will never work. Pablo Suarez has tested this method and seen people falling asleep in their chairs. After he threw Frisbees to the bored public gathered for a conference in Ecuador, he realized fighting climate change needs a new kind of boost to become popular. ... |
2 December 2011
05:33 GMT |
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Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park is an amazing reserve with a high conservation value. Unfortunately, every breath of fresh air could be tainted by the coal-exploiting operations developed by a newly-announced controversial project. A coal mine occupying no less than 3,500 acres of land could be opened in th... |
2 December 2011
04:54 GMT |
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A team of women whose fashion is not what first attracts the eye (but lack thereof), is trying to change the mentality of Seattle drivers, showing them that meat does not only translate into murder, but is also correlated with various environmental crimes. They're aiming to highlight that putting animals on ou... |
1 December 2011
03:28 GMT |
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Canadian and American scientists agree upon the fact that a proposed route for a bitumen pipeline implies unacceptable environmental risks. In their opinion, this structure could trigger irreparable damages to the entire area and its inhabitants.
In a recent report experts suggest the Enbridge Inc.'s worth $5.... |
30 November 2011
04:01 GMT |
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Thousands of people from Brazil are discontent with the expected changes applied to the Forest Law. In their opinion, the House of Representatives and Federal Senate doesn't do good job representing the national interests, since it tends to favor only a few major players pulling the strings in “agribusines... |
30 November 2011
03:20 GMT |
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A recent report indicates that Canada plans to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol, the legal framework aiming to curb greenhouse emission still valid until 2012. This rumor was brought into discussion during the ongoing climate negotiations.
At this point in time, Canada's position isn't certain, since Peter... |
30 November 2011
02:40 GMT |
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A new report, entitled Behind Closed Doors at the White House, issued by the Center for Progressive Reform, reveals that the Obama administration didn't do a very good job while responding to the latest environmental challenges. The recent study indicates that approximately 80% of the overall climate regulatio... |
29 November 2011
04:45 GMT |
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Corn Plus, a farmer-owned company, has to pay for manipulating numbers indicating their overall environmental footprint for 2009. The ethanol manufacturer from Winnebago, Minnesota, assumed its part of the blame and pleaded guilty in court for falsifying information regarding their contribution to air quality degrada... |
28 November 2011
09:47 GMT |
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This year, Puma and Nike have decided to do everything in their power to become the greenest companies operating in the field of sports and athletics. Their competition turns out to be quite beneficial, as both enterprises guide similar brands towards the right path to sustainability.
Earlier this year, in January, ... |
28 November 2011
08:17 GMT |
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PETA is trying to help us make the most eco-friendly choices when it comes to our Christmas shopping list. Its catalog highlights the hottest eco-products for this season, guaranteeing that our purchase will have zero impact upon the environment. For those who still don't know what to buy, PETA has a great alt... |
28 November 2011
02:58 GMT |
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A peculiar rumor is responsible for the extinction of three populations of rhinos. Experts are now certain that an old belief stating rhino horns power can cure cancer is responsible for the disappearance of three species and the increased vulnerability of the ones remaining to tell the story. Despite the fact that... |
25 November 2011
10:09 GMT |
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The European Environment Agency says that major European facilities have to take €169 Billion ($223 billion) our of their pockets to minimize the impact of industrial pollution upon public health and the wellbeing of the environment.
In order to reach a pertinent conclusion EEA analyzed the level of pollution b... |
25 November 2011
09:19 GMT |
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Tending the garden is the one of the most common dreams shared by many people, keen fans of nature and its natural resources. Unfortunately, those who live in urban, populous areas have been unable to enjoy this experience so far, but things are about to change as portable mini gardens might become the hottest new ... |
25 November 2011
07:37 GMT |
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Rich nations all across the globe are saying that potential measures provided by a global treaty on climate change could become effective in 2020, eight years later than they should. Such a forecast implies various negative effects on the environment. We will witness an acceleration of global warming during each y... |
24 November 2011
05:36 GMT |
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Scientists reveal that the climate change phenomenon can be accelerated by our own refrigerators, air conditioners and other items around our households. All these indispensable products rely on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), organic compounds that contain only one or a few fluorine atoms contributing a great deal to env... |
23 November 2011
02:38 GMT |
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The Golden Temple, or the Temple of Goods, located in Amritsar, India highlights the strong connection between a deep respect for religion and a honest care for green values.
Authorities from the temple take into consideration the option of relying on modern, eco-friendly solutions to minimize the impact of pilgrim... |
22 November 2011
09:24 GMT |
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Researchers have known for quite some time that certain parts of the human body are more susceptible to being influenced by environmental changes than others, but the reason why this happens has thus far eluded them. In a new study, experts finally managed to come up with an answer to this riddle.
The investigation ... |
22 November 2011
06:38 GMT |
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Companies and organizations that disrupt the natural balance of certain regions should pay for their actions. This path will be followed by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
Caltrans is a government department in the U.S. state of California which took care of the construction and the maintenan... |
18 November 2011
07:54 GMT |
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Chinese representatives from five domestic environmental groups sat down with Apple this week to discuss pollution matters, but Apple did not admit to having any polluters in its supply chain, a new report now reveals.A representative from one of the groups was quoted in a Caixin report as saying that Apple was takin... |
17 November 2011
07:47 GMT |
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Greenpeace has posted the latest edition of its Guide to Greener Electronics, placing HP at the top of the list with the highest score, and Apple on the no. 4 spot (up five places since last year), calling the Mac maker “a joint top scoring company on green products and relatively strong on sustainable operatio... |
9 November 2011
09:10 GMT |
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It has been proved before that brands that claim to embrace earth-friendly values are more likely to draw the attention of potential buyers. In some of the cases, the green trends helped disguise aggressive marketing strategies, which continued to affect the environment on the companies' way to reach sustainabil... |
9 November 2011
08:26 GMT |
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The researchers from the University of British Columbia led a study which indicates the fact that wood-based biofuel can become a viable alternative for the fuel manufactured out of corn, if it receives the proper support from the government and major players which operate in this field of activity.
At this point in... |
9 November 2011
04:42 GMT |
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Any time now, smart buildings will abandon movie sets and redefine themselves as a part of our lives. The researchers from the Inspiria Science Center try to raise the level of awareness of its public by combining the benefits of education, science and and an eco-conscious attitude in a jaw-dropping futuristic facili... |
9 November 2011
03:17 GMT |
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Everybody knows that fries cooked in palm oil are the best afternoon treat. Peanut butter also has a lot of fans and the same thing goes for Haribo, Pringles or Good Fellas Pizza.
But the people who enjoy the taste of these products while also cherishing green values should know that the companies that opera... |
5 November 2011
04:28 GMT |
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its intention of supporting 38 states which want to explore the benefits of biofuel usage.
The selected regions want to continue their research upon 156 types of advanced biofuels, and their activity will experience the boost given by USDA, that apparently wants t... |
4 November 2011
08:06 GMT |
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Throughout time, Levi's has proved to be one of the major brands in the fashion industry, concerned about its impact upon the environment. First, officials from the company started a partnership with the Better Cotton organization, supporting the development of sustainable, improved cotton through its line of ... |
4 November 2011
05:37 GMT |
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Nowadays, major brands aren't only concerned about increasing their profit margins. For most of them, one of the main objectives is to remain competitive on the market while focusing on its impact upon the environment.
Such an eco-conscious conduct is awarded by the Carbon War Room, in partnership with the Gig... |
1 November 2011
10:20 GMT |
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I know, Halloween is mostly about showcasing your frightening, awesome, new costumes and receiving candies and other treats from the people who live next door.
But you might feel even better while thinking that your holiday spirit had no impact what-so-ever upon the environment.
There are only a few things actual... |
29 October 2011
03:55 GMT |
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The Internet is overpopulated by millions of websites which would make us sell our soul to buy the latest/best/most efficient/ automatic gadget that cuts onions without making us shed a single tear.The ultimate tiny robot that makes us useless around the kitchen, or the mascara brush that vibrates. No matter how grea... |
24 October 2011
07:35 GMT |
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Scientists from NASA made sure that public opinion is aware of the devastating impact hundreds of fires had upon the environment over the last decade. Its strategy was to release videos which present images of the most significant fire incidents, captured by satellites, aircraft or provided by ground resources. It ... |
21 October 2011
09:41 GMT |
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Bad weather conditions seem to determine the delay of the cleaning process required after 350 tons of oil leaked into the water. This event is already responsible for the death of 1,300 birds. If officials don't act fast to clean-up the mess, the entire ecosystem might suffer from the damaging influence of othe... |
19 October 2011
05:04 GMT |
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According to officials at the US National Science Foundation (NSF), the organization will award a total of $21 million to grants seeking to explain and better understand how we, as a species, interact with out environment. The accepted study proposals are extremely varied, and cover numerous topics.
Lately, the c... |
21 September 2011
10:11 GMT |
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In a study supported by the US National Science Foundation (NSF), researchers managed to obtain the first measurements indicating the temperatures of dinosaurs' bodies. These data can help us determine whether the creatures were quick and agile on their feet, or rather slow and lumbering.The new investigation wa... |
24 June 2011
06:02 GMT |
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Many people believe that our species began putting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere when the Industrial Revolution emerged, but the truth is that we have been doing this for 8,000 years. Experts say that we started affected the environment long before the invention of the steam engine, and other machines that used ... |
30 March 2011
10:41 GMT |
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