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Earth Hour 2009: March 28 8:30-9:30pm: What can you do?
Earth Hour 2009 is fast approaching; it happens this Saturday March 28 from 8:30 to 9:30pm and cities around the globe are gearing up to go dark for that hour. But what can you do? Well, at least for that one... 
Chengdu eyes exhibition economy
Nearly 10 months after the Sichuan Wenchuan earthquake, Chengdu, the provincial capital city that functions as the headquarters of the massive reconstruction operations, which was also affected by the earthquake,... 
US Army to incorporate 4,000 Electric Vehicles by 2011
The US Army has stated that they will be rolling out 4,000 electric vehicles by 2011 to further implement their energy initiatives by reducing consumption, and this Neighbourhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) program... 
Human Consumption of Frog Legs Might Cause Frogs to Go Extinct
Humans are overindulging in frog legs according to recent research. Scinetists suspect that anywhere between 200 million to 1 billion of frog legs are consumed each year. This has detrimental effects on frog... 
created by Yuliya Talmazan | 44 wks ago | updated 41 wks ago
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1097 views | 10 recommendations | 5 comments
Worldwide oil consumption drops for the first time since 1983
The International Energy Agency is projecting that worldwide demand for oil will have declined in 2008, the first such decline in 25 years. With softening demand due to the ongoing financial crises and the apparent global recession, oil prices have dropped dramatically... 
Crude Oil below $25 - Prediction
According to predictions from Merrill Lynch & Co. crude oil is expected to drop below $25 a barrel. Definetly news which oil/energy companies are not going to be very happy about. What do you think about... 
How to cut your hydro bill by 22%
This seems like a timely piece."Today I got my Hydro bill. The regular monthly payment has been cut by $10. The previous amount was set by the consumption of the previous owner. I have not replaced any of the major electrical appliances and I heat the house and the hot... 
Shoppers Head Online for Guilt-Free Spending
Minimalism is the new black as shoppers cut back on luxury purchases and cover up their persistent consumer habits by shopping online, shrouded in the anonymity of the internet.With so many jobs lost in the US... 
created by Terri Potratz | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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182 views | 15 recommendations | 3 comments
Shanghai infrastructure placed in the fast lane
I am in Shanghai these days. Seeing all the construction around, I am quite wary of the way the city is shaping up, demolishing old neighbourhoods and going highrise. This bit of news about the city's investment... 
created by rumana husain | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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259 views | 15 recommendations | 3 comments
UK unveils CO2 footprint standard
UK firms will now be measuring the size of their products' carbon footprints, in a new scheme launched today. This new audit will show customers how much carbon dioxide has been emitted during the making of the...
OPEC Cuts Oil Production Amid falling Oil Prices
OPEC has agreed to cut production due to rapidly falling oil prices. Airlines and other Oil dependent companies rushed to buy call options to lock in the current prices. A call option means buyers can... 
Don't eat those nuts, police warn thieves
This is really a strange news, " Hamburg police spokesman Holger Vehren said the sacks containing the nuts were full of poisonous hydrogen phosphate gas, used to extend their shelf life. The nuts must...
Honduran president calls for legalizing drug use
" Honduran President Manuel Zelaya says drug consumption should be legalized to stop violence related to trafficking.Zelaya says that ''instead of pursuing drug traffickers, societies should invest resources in educating drug addicts and curbing their demand.'' He... 
Pink trashbags to beautify your garbage
Artist and former model Adrian Kondratowicz has just unveiled his newest project, and he's dumping it all over the streets of Manhattan. His colourful (and biodegradeable) trashbags come in numerous...
created by Terri Potratz | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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852 views | 22 recommendations | 5 comments
