Friday May 16th, 2008
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Monsanto’s Harvest of Fear
from Vanity Fair
Monsanto already dominates America’s food chain
with its genetically modified seeds. Now it has targeted milk
production. Just as frightening as the corporation’s tactics–ruthless
legal battles against small farmers–is its decades-long history of
toxic contamination.
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U.S. Renewable Energy Could Quadruple in 10 Years: GE
from Reuters
Solar, wind and other sources of renewable energy could double or even quadruple their presence in the United States in the next 10 years, an executive in General Electric's energy finance unit said on Tuesday.
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REI explores the Evironmental Cost of Eco-tourism
from The Seattle Times
It's easy to see how a person might develop a deeper appreciation for Mother Nature by hiking the Alps or climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.Then again, that traveler would contribute to global warming by getting on an airplane and flying across the world.
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Green Funerals Make For Eco-Exits
from Associated Press
It's no longer enough to live a greener life — now people are being
encouraged to be environmentally friendly when they leave the Earth too.
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Gasoline Prices Add to Record Gains
from Associated Press
Gas prices rose further into record territory Monday, pulled higher by resurgent oil futures and a growing belief that gasoline supplies are falling as the summer driving season approaches.Topics:
First Green Bank to Cater to Eco-Friendly Projects
from GreenerBuildings.com
A new bank in Central Florida plans to specialize in services for environmentally friendly businesses and building projects.
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Book Business Turning Green
from Los Angeles Times
A new tome charts publishers' efforts, such as recycled paper and soy-based ink.
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Nissan Going for Green Image
from Los Angeles Times
he automaker's new U.S. headquarters is designed to show off its environmental commitment.
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Her Game Rules: Child Safe and Eco-Friendly
from Los Angeles Times
Jill Gaynor’s demands include that games for her company, Beyond
Learning, be printed with soy ink on recycled materials. The board
games aim to familiarize young children with basic words and counting.
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'Green Collar' Jobs Seen As Prosperous
from Associated Press
Thousands of "green-collar jobs" could be created, from ethanol
production to wind turbines and solar panels, and all the maintenance
and construction to support them, industry officials said.
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