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Invasive species and pollution have dealt a double blow to the Great Lakes

January 17, 2012 By EarthWise

Great Lakes-NASA

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Runoff from farming operations and other sources has resulted in an excess of phosphorus in Great Lakes waters. [Read more…] about Invasive species and pollution have dealt a double blow to the Great Lakes

Cleaner air gets held up in court

January 16, 2012 By EarthWise

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The Environmental Protection Agency has embraced a new program that will substantially reduce air pollution and acid rain in the Northeast. [Read more…] about Cleaner air gets held up in court

Green Packaging Cuts Costs and Material Use

January 13, 2012 By EarthWise

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Cutting out styrofoam and eliminating shrink-wrap. Here’s a look at some more eco-friendly packaging [Read more…] about Green Packaging Cuts Costs and Material Use

How Fast is the Water Rising?

January 12, 2012 By EarthWise

Sea Level

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The price tag on protecting our beaches and coastal properties from rising seas could be tremendous. [Read more…] about How Fast is the Water Rising?

Saving the World While Videogaming: Not Just Fantasy Anymore

January 11, 2012 By EarthWise

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Using Facebook to save the Gorillas and connect with conservation efforts continents away. [Read more…] about Saving the World While Videogaming: Not Just Fantasy Anymore

All the Salt We Put On Our Roads in the Winter Has To Go Somewhere

January 10, 2012 By EarthWise

Road Salt

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Winter has descended upon us with its snow and ice. With it has come the familiar sight of snow plows and de-icing trucks. [Read more…] about All the Salt We Put On Our Roads in the Winter Has To Go Somewhere

Little Science Fuels Fracking Debate

January 9, 2012 By EarthWise

Fracking

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Few studies have been conducted on the impacts of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas, but there should be. [Read more…] about Little Science Fuels Fracking Debate

Start-Stop Technology Could Be Major Part of Higher Fuel Efficiency

January 2, 2012 By EarthWise

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One of the simplest fuel-saving technologies for automobiles involves what’s happening when they’re not moving. [Read more…] about Start-Stop Technology Could Be Major Part of Higher Fuel Efficiency

Warming Temps Create Double Threat for Whitebark Pine Trees

January 1, 2012 By EarthWise

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A major source of food for the endangered grizzly bear could soon end up on the endangered species list itself. [Read more…] about Warming Temps Create Double Threat for Whitebark Pine Trees

The Pipeline is Smoking Hot

January 1, 2012 By EarthWise

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Protest is Swirling around Possible New Pipeline. But What Are The Environmental Impacts? [Read more…] about The Pipeline is Smoking Hot

Burning Wood for Heat Has Benefits If Done Right

January 1, 2012 By EarthWise

Wood Stove

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Wood stoves offer a quaint, off-the-grid way to heat your home in the cold winter months. But is burning wood better for the environment? [Read more…] about Burning Wood for Heat Has Benefits If Done Right

Not Just Hot Summers, Climate Change Will Affect Winter, Too

January 1, 2012 By EarthWise

Winter Climate Change

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Most people think about global warming during the dog days of summer. But temperatures are rising in the winter too, and that means less snow [Read more…] about Not Just Hot Summers, Climate Change Will Affect Winter, Too

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