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New York's Limousine Fleet to Go Green

New York unveiled plans Wednesday to make the city's fleet of 10,000 hired limousines twice as fuel efficient, as part of proposals to reduce carbon emissions and reduce air pollution.

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Green Campuses Become a Growing Trend

Currently, there are more than 176 green colleges and universities, according to the U.S. Green Buildings Council, and the number continues to grow.

Death Rates Will Rise Because of Global Warming

Global warming will cause more deaths in summer because of higher temperatures.
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New York's Limousine Fleet to Go Green

New York unveiled plans Wednesday to make the city's fleet of 10,000 hired limousines twice as fuel efficient, as part of proposals to reduce carbon emissions and reduce air pollution.

Ecoterror Suspect Extradited from Canada

An environmental activist who was serving time in a Canadian prison has been extradited to the United States to stand trial on ecoterrorism charges.

Green Campuses Become a Growing Trend

Currently, there are more than 176 green colleges and universities, according to the U.S. Green Buildings Council, and the number continues to grow.

50 Per Cent of Cars Will Run on Ethanol by 2015

Half of all vehicles will run on 85% ethanol by 2015, the new U.S. energy bill implicates.

17 Mar, 2007

Spanish Strawberries Causing Environmental Catastrophe

WWF claims that strawberries grown in Spain are causing a dreafdul effect on one of country's national parks.

 
15 Mar, 2007

Engineers Find New Ways to Decontaminate Soil

Engineers are experimenting with promising new methods to remove contaminants from soil without excavating the site.

 

Choosing the Right Trees Can Affect Air Quality

Cities can improve their air quality simply by planting the right mix of trees for their climate, according to a study by researchers at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF).

 

Tons of PCBs Reaching the Deep Oceans

Researchers have found that approximately 870 kilograms of PCBs per year make their way to the deep ocean at four subduction zones in the North Atlantic and the Southern Ocean.

 

The World Is Not Running Out of Oil, Scientist Says

The foremost myth about resource geology is that the world is running out of oil, a University of Washington geologist says, and he wants to dispel that and other false notions about mineral resources.

 

Portable Generator Turns Trash Into Electricity

A group of scientists have created a portable refinery that efficiently converts food, paper and plastic trash into electricity. The machine, designed for the U.S. military, would allow soldiers in the field to convert waste into power.

 

New Technology Removes Viruses from Drinking Water

University of Delaware researchers have developed an inexpensive, nonchlorine-based technology that can remove harmful microorganisms, including viruses, from drinking water.

 
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Increased Allergen Levels in Homes Linked to Asthma

Awakening Beauty, the Dr. Hauschka Way by Susan West Kurz

New York's Limousine Fleet to Go Green

The Organic Cook's Bible by Jeff Cox

Ecoterror Suspect Extradited from Canada

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Infectious Diseases Hospitalize More than a Quarter Million Infants

Children May Have Cholesterol Problems, Too

Vitamin D Joins Fight Against Cancer

Smoking Increases Breast Cancer Risk

Death by Sushi: High Levels of Mercury Found in Fresh Tuna

Folic Acid May Prevent Premature Birth