1. Cyclists bare all for environment Cyclists bare all for environment. June 10, 2007, 09:45 Thousands of uninhibited men and women have gone the extra mile to make their environmental point - riding naked on bicycles through cities as diverse as London, Paris, Madrid, Montreal and Mexico. They took to the road yesterday under the slogan As Bare As You Dare to emphasise that bicycles offer a clean urban transport alternative. SABCnews.com - world/other.
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2. Defining forest in Indian context At a two- day meeting held on April 30-May 1, 2007, the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (atree), a consultant to the ministry for this project, proposed a definition of a forest that already promises to add new potholes in the already-bumpy road of forest management. Monday June 11, 2007 Bhopal Madhya Pradesh Nation Sports Editorial Astro Business Religion ePaper. At a two- day meeting held on April 30-May 1, 2007, the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the...
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3. Texarkana s water free of pollution Although there isn t a serious water pollution problem around Texarkana, public awareness about water issues worldwide is increasing. Freshwater pollution sources start in our own yards, and the pollution washes off into a nearby ditch, which feeds into a stream, which feeds into a river, which is near a lake. Water pollution is not limited to dumping contaminants directly into the water. Texas Watch is a statewide volunteer environmental water monitoring program to check for pollution in...
Source • Texarkana Gazette,TX •
4. China's pollution tide rises but more slowly Technology Space & Physics Health Mind Nature Biology Archaeology & Paleontology News Video Blog In Focus Ask the Experts Weird Science Podcasts Gallery Recreations Magazine SA Digital Subscribe Store Current Issue Past Issues Order Issues Subscribe Renew Give a gift Change Address Customer Care About Us. Technology Space & Physics Health Mind Nature Biology Archaeology & Paleontology News Video Blog In Focus Ask the Experts Weird Science Podcasts Gallery Recreations Magazine SA Digital...
Source • Scientific American •
5. Texas Legislature's failure to address air pollution should spur local ... Those waiting for state lawmakers to strengthen enforcement standards for air toxics produced by industry will have to bide their time. More than two years have passed since the Chronicle's groundbreaking investigation of toxic air pollution in communities in eastern Harris County revealed the weakness of state pollution standards, inadequate enforcement and the threat posed to health. The Greater Houston Partnership, an alliance of business groups here, in recent years has given much more...
Source • 6/9/2007 •
6. My Turn: It's that time of year: Boaters, take care Being responsible is not a difficult task for boaters: Just think: drain, inspect, wash, dry! For those who fish, another warning: Know where your bait came from, what species it is and whether or not it is a native to the body of water where you are fishing. Being responsible is not a difficult task for boaters: Just think: drain, inspect, wash, dry! For those who fish, another warning: Know where your bait came from, what species it is and whether or not it is a native to the body of...
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7. Owl Living in Woman's Living Room That's why she collected branches and built him a habitat, much like what he would have had in the wild, only this habitat is right in the corner of her home. But this is no ordinary owl, the little fellow was named Lucky after he was rescued with a wing injury. Did you experience any damage to property as a result of yesterday's storms?
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8. Rwanda: Environment, Our Legacy The World Environment Day (WED) theme selected for 2007 is 'Melting Ice - a Hot Topic?' In support of International Polar Year, the WED theme selected for 2007 focuses on the effects that climate change is having on polar ecosystems and communities, and the ensuing consequences around the world. The World Environment Day (WED) theme selected for 2007 is 'Melting Ice - a Hot Topic?' In support of International Polar Year, the WED theme selected for 2007 focuses on the effects that climate...
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9. Real-life lessons in ecology In a handful of classrooms in the newest portion of the Highland Park school, solar tubes have been installed in the roof, allowing natural light to flow through the building. In the media center, where the skylight-like panels have been added, lights are turned on only when students are doing "close work," said Principal Nancy Romano. Some East Brunswick schools include large retention basins, so stormwater is recycled into the ground, and the old part of Hammarskjold Elementary is being...
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