Officials Assess Damage From Blast in Gulf of Mexico

September 2nd, 2010 by Villager | No Comments | Filed in Earth News

The explosion touched off flurries of conflicting reports about sightings of oil slicks in the water and whether any workers had been injured in the blast.
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Oil sheen spreading from Gulf platform explosion – USA Today

September 2nd, 2010 by Villager | No Comments | Filed in Earth News

This is one other piece of evidence that demonstates the human and enviroment risks of our appetite for offshore oil,” said Susan Farady, director of the Marine Affairs Institute at Roger Williams University School …
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Ecology Action grows from recycling lot to statewide power player – San Jose Mercury News

August 12th, 2010 by Villager | No Comments | Filed in Earth News

SANTA CRUZ — What started four decades ago as a small drop-off recycling center has grown into a statewide powerhouse for energy conservation with millions of dollars in revenue. Largely through an expanding …
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Ecology Action grows from recycling lot to statewide power player – Santa Cruz Sentinel

August 10th, 2010 by Villager | No Comments | Filed in Earth News

SANTA CRUZ — What started four decades ago as a small drop-off recycling center has grown into a statewide powerhouse for energy conservation with millions of dollars in revenue. Largely through an expanding …
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Skaneateles Lake safe from contamination after asphalt truck overturns on East Lake Road

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

Skaneateles, NY — No damage was done to the Skaneateles Lake watershed after an asphalt truck dumped its load during a crash on East Lake Road in Skaneateles, a Department of Environmental Conservation spokeswoman said. The truck, owned by Vanslyke…
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Environmental Philosophy: From Animal Rights to Radical Ecology

July 24th, 2010 by Villager | 4 Comments | Filed in Book Review

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Edited by leading experts in contemporary environmental philosophy, this anthology features the best available selections that cover the full range of positions within this rapidly developing field. Divided into four sections that delve into the vast issues of contemporary Eco-philosophy, the Fourth Edition now includes a section on Continental Environmental Philosophy that explores current topics such as the social construction of nature, and eco-ph… More >>

Environmental Philosophy: From Animal Rights to Radical Ecology

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Federal panel warns of environmental damage from proposed Williams Lake mine

July 4th, 2010 by Villager | Comments Off | Filed in Earth News

The adverse environmental impacts from a proposed copper-gold mine near Williams Lake are too large to be overcome by the tradeoffs suggested by the mine’s proponents, a federal review panel reported Friday.
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Panel warns of environmental damage from proposed B.C. mine

July 3rd, 2010 by Villager | Comments Off | Filed in Earth News

The adverse environmental impacts from a proposed copper-gold mine near Williams Lake, B.C., are too large to be overcome by the trade-offs suggested by the mine’s proponents, a federal review panel has found.
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Md. environmental endorsements from the new local Maryland League of Conservation Voters Anne Arundel Chapter

June 21st, 2010 by Villager | Comments Off | Filed in Earth News

More environmental endorsements ….The new local Maryland League of Conservation Voters Anne Arundel Chapter announced its very first endorsements for County Council at the Chesapeake Green Living Festival.
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Forex: NZD/USD retreats from weekly highs to 0.6800 – FXStreet.com

June 12th, 2010 by Villager | Comments Off | Filed in Earth News

FXstreet.com (Córdoba) – The Kiwi was able to extend gains against the Greenback boosted by a risk appetite enviroment. NZD/USD rally up collecting almost 200 pips yesterday and rose from the 0.6670 zone right before …
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