Environmental group opposes tapping energy from oil shale, tar sands

September 9th, 2010 by Villager | No Comments | Filed in Earth News

A new report issued by a regional environmental advocacy group says the pursuit of oil shale and tar sands development should…
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I was polled last night – DAILY KOS

September 9th, 2010 by Villager | No Comments | Filed in Earth News

how they are exploring for much needed energy while still protecting the enviroment. Questions about deep water drilling, drilling in Alaska, and several targeted specifically to the Horizon/gulf oil spill.
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Latin American Symposium Focuses on a Christian Spirituality of Ecology – Catholic Online

September 9th, 2010 by Villager | No Comments | Filed in Earth News

The participants reaffirmed their faith in a loving God, Creator of all that exists, who is the only Lord of the earth The participants reaffirmed their faith in a loving God, Creator of all that exists, who is the …
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Environmental group opposes tapping energy from Utah oil shale, tar sands

September 8th, 2010 by Villager | No Comments | Filed in Earth News

SALT LAKE CITY — A new report issued by a regional environmental advocacy group says the pursuit of oil shale and tar sands development should be abandoned in Utah particularly because of impacts to water and air quality.
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Reader comment: The fishing is great near Empire and Buras – New Orleans Times-Picayune

September 8th, 2010 by Villager | No Comments | Filed in Earth News

It’s the perception that the enviroment has been destroyed is what’s killing the sport fishing business. I have never been to this lodge, but I suspect most of the guy’s business does not come from local people.
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Ecology and Environment, Inc. (E & E) and Engineering Consulting Services, Inc. (ECSI) Jointly … – Yahoo Finance

September 8th, 2010 by Villager | No Comments | Filed in Earth News

LANCASTER, NY–(Marketwire – 08/24/10) – Ecology and Environment, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEI – News ) has successfully concluded negotiations with Engineering Consulting Services, Inc. (ECSI) of Lexington, KY, a consulting …
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Strong aftershock brings further damage to Christchurch

September 7th, 2010 by Villager | No Comments | Filed in Earth News

The New Zealand city of Christchurch was Wednesday hit by its most damaging aftershock since the devastating 7.1 quake, causing further damage, residents and officials said.
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POPULAR ENERGY: Tomorrow’s industry – Abington Mariner

September 7th, 2010 by Villager | No Comments | Filed in Earth News

During WWII, I was transferred to the Todd Shipyard in Tacoma, Wash., where I was attached to the pre-commissioning detail of the USS Baffins , an ACV (Auxiliary Aircraft Carrier). There is a point to this story but …
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Ecology part of Goddard curriculum – Wichita Eagle

September 7th, 2010 by Villager | No Comments | Filed in Earth News

At Goddard High School, named Kansas’ 2010 Green School of the Year by a group of environmental educators, ecology is part of the curriculum. Every Friday, students round up all of the paper, aluminum and …
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7.1 earthquake: Aftershock damage

September 6th, 2010 by Villager | No Comments | Filed in Earth News

Christchurch has been shaken by two strong aftershocks within the space of 16 minutes tonight, with further damage reported.
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