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Manitoba bans new hog barns in half of province (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 03-04-2008 at 08:00:55
| WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - Manitoba will permanently ban new hog barns and expansions in the eastern half of the province, where the industry is most concentrated, its conservation minister said on Monday.
The government will immediately lift a temporary ban on new and expanding hog operations in the rest of the province, Stan Struthers said, but he said the entire industry will be subject to more environmental rules and scrutiny. |
Aussie group eyes breeding plan for endangered tuna (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 03-04-2008 at 08:00:55
| SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian company said on Tuesday it had developed the first artificial breeding plan for the endangered southern bluefin tuna, in high demand for sashimi and sushi.
According to a 2006 report by Australian, New Zealand, South Korean and Japanese officials, southern bluefin tuna catches are unsustainable with an even chance that all fish capable of laying eggs will be gone by 2030 if current catch levels continue. Clean Seas Tuna Ltd said the successful collection of captive southern bluefin tuna sperm and eggs at its base in South Australia state could pave the way to year-round production of the fish. |
Seattle fires may be linked to radical eco-group (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 03-04-2008 at 08:00:55
| WOODINVILLE, Washington (Reuters) - Three multimillion dollar homes in a Seattle suburb were destroyed in a fire on Monday, and authorities were investigating a sign found near the scene that raised suspicions a radical environmental group might have set the blaze.
The FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and local law enforcement are investigating the fire, which also damaged two other homes in the "Street of Dreams" development, a showcase for luxury homes, as a possible act of terrorism, according to a FBI spokesman. |
A new platform to start changing the world (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 03-04-2008 at 09:01:14
| Forget Facebook, MySpace or You Tube: here comes connect2earth, a new online community where young people can upload videos, pictures and comments about the environment.
On www.connect2earth.org, users and visitors will be able to write, speak, illustrate and video present their concerns on subjects important to them, and share environmental ideas and solutions.
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Bamboo Fabric - The Naked Truth (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 03-04-2008 at 09:01:14
| Yes, it’s true. Bamboo fabric uses a chemical process to turn its cellulosic fibers into fabric. And yes, it’s also true that the process is similar to rayon production and is, in fact, considered a sub-category of rayon. The production of rayon has been in existence since the mid 1800’s and since then has undergone many iterations. More recently, new processes have been developed which enable plant-based fibers (such as bamboo) to be utilized in the production of fabric. |
How to Stop a Hurricane, Cow-Free Steak, and Other Amazing Scientific Innovations (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 03-04-2008 at 09:01:14
| Studying rice may not sound like the world's most exciting job. But think again: One plant biologist, Dr. Monty Jones, has made the study of rice his life's work — and as a result of his amazing innovations in the field, he's dramatically improved the lives of millions of farmers and the general population throughout West Africa. |
On the Horizon and Here Today: LED Alternatives to Linear Fluorescents (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 03-04-2008 at 09:01:14
| NATIONAL REPORT—In meeting rooms, back of house and other areas of your hotel, chances are great that you are using T-12 fluorescent lamps or the more efficient T-8s to illuminate large spaces. At least two companies—ilumisys, Inc. in Troy, Mich., and LEDdynamics, Inc. in Randolph, Vt.—are trying to replace these linear fluorescents with LED alternatives that are more energy efficient and safer for the environment. Fluorescent tubes include mercury and despite recycling efforts, 500 million to 600 million lamps end up in landfills each year. LED alternatives do not include mercury. |
Anxious Parents Go Organic, at a Cost (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 03-04-2008 at 09:01:14
| WASHINGTON - There's a six-week wait for a $15 stainless steel sippy cup made without harmful compounds. Some big box chains are eager to start selling a $300 organic crib mattress that was tested to ensure it doesn't emit any dangerous gases.
Last year's recalls of lead-tainted toys alerted many parents to the possible presence of toxic substances in their children's favorite playthings.
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Manitoba bans new hog barns in half of province (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 03-04-2008 at 09:01:14
| WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - Manitoba will permanently ban new hog barns and expansions in the eastern half of the province, where the industry is most concentrated, its conservation minister said on Monday.
The government will immediately lift a temporary ban on new and expanding hog operations in the rest of the province, Stan Struthers said, but he said the entire industry will be subject to more environmental rules and scrutiny. |
Climate skeptics roast Al Gore on global warming (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 03-04-2008 at 09:01:14
| NEW YORK (Reuters) - Al Gore, who won the Nobel Peace Prize and an Oscar for his environmental advocacy, was the main target on Monday at a conference of dissident scientists skeptical of his views on global warming.
Several speakers at the conference on climate change whose theme was "Global warming is not a crisis," took pot-shots at the ex-vice president and his film, "An Inconvenient Truth," which won last year's Academy Award for best documentary. |
Nuclear cannibals: Nuclear power will feed on itself (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 03-04-2008 at 11:01:09
| Nuclear energy production must increase by more than 10 percent each year from 2010 to 2050 to meet all future energy demands and replace fossil fuels, but this is an unsustainable prospect. According to a report published in Inderscience's International Journal of Nuclear Governance, Economy and Ecology such a large growth rate will require a major improvement in nuclear power efficiency otherwise each new power plant will simply cannibalize the energy produced by earlier nuclear power plants. |
France, Germany draw battle lines on car emissions (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 03-04-2008 at 11:01:10
| BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union countries that make heavy cars, led by Germany, clashed on Monday with makers of smaller ones such as France over tough measures to force automobile manufacturers to cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
In December, the executive European Commission proposed steep penalties for car makers whose fleet exceeds an average of 120 grams per km of CO2 -- the main greenhouse gas blamed for climate change. |
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