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Ship noise 'can harm whales'

Posted Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:45:00 GMT by Adrian Bishop

Whales can be harmed by shipping noise, a new study claims to prove for the first time.

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Inspiring landlords to take part in the Green Deal

Posted Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:35:00 GMT by Ben Holbrook

The UK Government are in the final planning stages of the Green Deal launch, their biggest home improvement scheme since the Second World War. The problems they face, however, are trying to get people involved and inspired enough to invest in the Green Deal.

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Making Sense of the Green Deal's Golden Rule

Posted Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:30:00 GMT by Ben Holbrook

The Green Deal's success relies heavily on the experience of the early adopters. The government hope that these early adopters will spread the word and create a snowball effect which will inspire more and more people to jump on board.

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The Green Deal and Home Insulation

Posted Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT by Ben Holbrook

Ask any green installer what they think about home energy and you will get the same response. There is no point fitting fancy home heating systems or micro generation units unless you have already invested in good insulation.

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Sumatran elephant extinction looms large on the horizon

Posted Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:15:00 GMT by Dave Armstrong

The unique pachyderm living on the giant island of Sumatra has halved in population since 1985. Some of the eight provinces have no elephants left, through conflict, capture and killing. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has today come out declaring the urgent need for Indonesian action.

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The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch is back

Posted Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:00:01 GMT by Dave Armstrong

The Big Garden Birdwatch is back. The RSPB is also launching a schools backed bird watch for all children (and adults).

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Protecting Canada's Boreal Forest

Posted Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:16:34 GMT by Evan Fischer

The greatest concern currently facing most forested lands is logging, and it is an industry that is quite large in Canada. Although the Boreal Forest has not been subject to the massive operations that are decimating other forests around the world, it is estimated that up to 1% of the land included in this region is being permanently lost each year.

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Cut carbon emissions and save on energy bills

Posted Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:47:36 GMT by Craig Dodsworth

The Earth Times caught up with Craig Dodsworth of Saint-Gobain Glass to find out more about PLANITHERM, the next generation energy saving glass that could help property owners save money - up to 28% on their energy bills.

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Of fish and Alzheimer's

Posted Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:40:00 GMT by Ines Morales

New research on the benefits of eating fish for Alzheimer's prevention.

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The Future of our Forests

Posted Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:55:00 GMT by Chris Keenan

Tree species migration. Due to climate changes caused by global warming, insect attacks, fires and diseases, a massive migration of trees is underway.

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Sustainable packaging ensures the best deal

Posted Sat, 12 Nov 2011 11:45:00 GMT by Chris Keenan

Making sustainable products is important, but it's becoming clear that sustainable packaging can be just as important. Instead of using an excessive amount of material that is difficult to recycle and produce, companies are turning their attention to smaller packages and reused materials.

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China's Plans for Greener Pastures

Posted Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:15:00 GMT by Chris Keenan

The Chinese government is implementing regulations to improve the country's environmental policies. Working with other countries, China and companies based out of the country are building large-scale eco-friendly projects that adhere to sustainable initiatives.

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Working shifts linked to heart disease in women

Posted Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:45:00 GMT by Angela Munro

According to a recent study, the risk of heart disease could increase in women who participate in shift work. The study, conducted by The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, tested two groups of women for early signs of heart disease: those who worked in shifts and those who did not.

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Avoiding GMOs in the Restaurant

Posted Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:11:01 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

When you are not the one doing the cooking, it can be tricky to avoid eating foods made from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Here are some ideas to help you navigate restaurant menus without compromising your principles.

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Melting ice, shrinking polar bears and hot potatoes

Posted Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:55:00 GMT by Martin Leggett

It's been a busy week for the polar bear - global warming is taking them down a notch or two in the size stakes. Meanwhile US federal agents have waded into a polar bear scientific controversy. And back in the US courts, the polar bear is bearing the burden of action on climate change. Is it all getting a bit too hot to handle for the beleaguered bear?

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Energy Bill Forecasts Cause Government to Take Action

Posted Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:13:39 GMT by Steph Staszko

The rise in energy bills over the past year has sparked serious concerns as bill payers are the ones who have to suffer from the extortionate expenses. This article describes the latest UK energy price forecasts and the UK Government's reaction to the 'Big Six' energy providers and rising energy bills.

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Clean Error: JinkoSolar plant, shut down three weeks ago, back in business

Posted Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:20:00 GMT by David Vranicar

From civil unrest over pollution to U.S. complaints about Chinese environmental regulations, the reopening of the JinkoSolar plant is rife with storylines.

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Clean Error: Apple reportedly addressing Chinese pollution

Posted Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:02:19 GMT by David Vranicar

Technology giant Apple has reportedly been in dialogue with environmental groups in the wake of a scathing August report.

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LEED Buildings: Good for us and the Environment

Posted Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:12:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

LEED buildings have been gaining additional attention lately for their ability to make the most of available energy resources while supplying a healthy environment for inhabitants.

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Another greentech battle brewing between U.S. and China

Posted Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:30:01 GMT by David Vranicar

It looks like the United States is gearing for another trade battle with China. And if history is any indication, China is likely to invoke the environment to justify its policies.

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Following uptick in unrest, China (and its media) promise changes on pollution

Posted Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:45:00 GMT by David Vranicar

The Chinese government, and the state-run media it controls, vowed that the nation will 'reevaluate and revise a series of environmental quality standards' over the next five years.

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Bacardi joins Coke

Posted Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:40:00 GMT by Dave Armstrong

Apart from the obvious combination, the two giant drinks companies have also both been certificated by the Carbon Trust this year. Bacardi join 500 other illustrious Carbon Trust members such as GlaxoSmithKline, who have finally, after several years, achieved 'global' certification, in 65 countries.

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Chinese solar panel plant shut down due to pollution, protests

Posted Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT by David Vranicar

As recent events prove, clean technology can be dirty: Chinese authorities have ordered the shutdown of a solar manufacturing plant on the heels of days-long protests.

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Theo Chocolate - the ultimate in green chocolate

Posted Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:15:00 GMT by Lucy Brake

If you love your chocolate but don't like the sustainability practices that come with it, then try Theo's for a taste of delicious chocolate that also sustains the natural environment.

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Eco-Friendly Back to School Projects

Posted Tue, 20 Sep 2011 05:37:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

Teach your children how to go green when going back to school. The buying frenzy that often takes place during back to school days can quickly counteract many other honest efforts to lead an Eco-Friendly lifestyle.

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Award winning Tui Nature Reserve Wildlife Park

Posted Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:30:01 GMT by Ellen Plaisier

Award winning Tui Nature Reserve Wildlife Park is not only a stunning place to enjoy your holiday but we have created a show case conservation project where we've set up a predator control programme without the use of poisons. This is a time consuming process but we've enjoyed the help of many young volunteers from all over the world.

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Four Seasons Hawaiian Resort to Plant 500,000 Native Trees

Posted Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai has announced plans to plant 500,000 native legacy koa hardwood trees in the Hawaiian Island forest.

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Most important foods to buy organic

Posted Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:30:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

For those on a budget, it can be daunting to afford buying organic foods. Here are the most important items to buy in terms of safety and to avoid ingesting toxic chemicals from your food.

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Dream Foods International Italian Volcano organic juice

Posted Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:15:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

This line of 100-percent juice organic beverages offer unbelievable citrus flavor and the satisfaction of knowing you are supporting local growers and culturally significant artisan factories that produce the products in the heart of Sicily.

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Icelandic eruption causes Alpine air pollution

Posted Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:45:00 GMT by Mike Cambpell

The Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland came to global notice in April 2010 when its eruption and the resulting plume wreaked havoc on European air transportation. Researchers in Germany and Austria published a study on the consequences of the Eyjafjallajokull eruption on air quality.

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Eco-Friendly ways to beat the heat

Posted Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:30:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

During the hot summer months, the heat can cause cooling bills to skyrocket and increase the amount of energy we consume on a daily basis. Here are some 'green living' ways to reduce the impact on your pocketbook - and the environment.

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Avalon Organics: Care for skin, hair, body & baby

Posted Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:20:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

Avalon Organics is dedicated to creating pure beauty products that are effective and respect the earth from which they come. Avalon Organics strives to create conscious-infused cosmetics that are natural, safe, pro-organic and free from synthetic fragrances, phthalates, parabens and sulfates.

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World Mosquito Day - August 20th 2011

Posted Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:40:00 GMT by Gracie Valena

August 20th is World Mosquito Day. Here are some ideas to help you celebrate or rather acknowledge it. Despite the name and what it seems to imply, we don't celebrate the flying bearer of disease. Rather we celebrate the day in 1897 that a British doctor, Ronald Ross, discovered that female mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans, a discovery that earned him a Nobel Prize for Medicine.

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MPG Car Rental, offering eco-friendly cars in Los Angeles

Posted Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:15:00 GMT by Colin Ricketts

A Los Angeles car rental firm is winning fans with its fleet of eco-friendly cars. The MPG Car Rental fleet includes Honda Insights, second and third generation Toyota Prius, the Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Chevy Tahoe H, and Cadillac Escalade Hybrid.

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Energy efficient window treatments from The Shade Store

Posted Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:26:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

The Shade Store offers a variety of window treatments that work to reduce heating and cooling costs, conserving energy with style. The goal of The Shade Store is to offer products that not only save people money, but that will also conserve energy while adding grace and sophistication to any space.

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Seabright Laboratories: Eco-friendly solutions to pest control

Posted Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:18:41 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

Seabright Laboratories is playing an important role in promoting safe and eco-friendly methods of pest control by providing consumers with earth-friendly ways to address their home and garden pest challenges.

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Nature's Own Solutions organic pest control

Posted Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:32:41 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

Published in the Green Living blog, eco products: Nature's Own Solutions is dedicated to reducing and eliminating the use of toxic chemicals and pesticides that are endangering the health of our planet.

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Environment Furniture: Eco-comfort for your home

Posted Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:45:00 GMT by Lucy Brake

Having an eco-friendly home isn't just about the food on your table or the cleaning products you use, it should even encompass the furniture you sit and sleep on. An exciting new collection of eco-friendly furniture has been created by Environment Furniture.

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Savvy Rest organic mattresses

Posted Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:50:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

Savvy Rest Organic Mattresses are hand crafted in central Virginia from natural products and offer an excellent eco-friendly alternative to conventional mattresses. Savvy Rest Organic mattresses are made from a combination of natural latex rubber, certified organic wool and certified organic cotton.

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Put it out for baby, it's never too late says medic

Posted Sun, 10 Jul 2011 11:00:00 GMT by Colin Ricketts

Stopping smoking at the onset of pregnancy should mean that babies suffer few of the ill effects associated with the drug says a new study of 50,000 pregnancies.

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Anna Sova offers a little green living luxury

Posted Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:30:00 GMT by Lucy Brake

No longer is living green all about compromising on comfort and luxury. Anna Sova Luxury Organics has created a wonderful and sumptuous range of eco-silk, organic cotton and specially hand woven home linens for your bedroom, living room and bathroom.

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Film Review: Surfing and Sharks

Posted Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:30:01 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

Film Review of ''Surfing and Sharks - A Close Encounter in South Africa,'' which will be shown at the Wavescape Film Festival in Cape Town, South Africa, on December 2011. The film examines the effects - both locally and internationally - of shark attacks that have taken place at some of South Africa's hottest world class surfing spots.

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Tips to save money and fuel

Posted Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:35:01 GMT by Lucy Brake

Get more out of the money you spend on fuel by driving smarter. Gone are the days of cheap petrol and gas. Today we need to be far more aware of the amount of fuel we are using in our cars, not only to keep money in our pockets but also to help protect the environment.

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Using landfills to teach about green living in Australia

Posted Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:20:00 GMT by Lucy Brake

A very unique initiative has been set up within an Australian recycling and landfill centre that is designed to help teach people all about how to live more sustainably.

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Poo Poo Paper Recycled & Odorless Paper Products

Posted Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

Poo Poo Paper is made from 100 percent recycled materials, including elephant dung.

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Klean Kanteen: The Eco-Friendly Personal Hydration Bottle

Posted Sun, 05 Jun 2011 12:02:13 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

Kleen Kanteen personal hydration bottles are eco-friendly and free of plastic and aluminum.

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Keeping your home clean the natural way

Posted Fri, 27 May 2011 11:55:00 GMT by Lucy Brake

When was the last time you looked at what chemicals or toxins are in the cleaners you are using around your home?

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The Projecting Change Festival Schedule

Posted Fri, 27 May 2011 11:35:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

The Projecting Change film festival will take place from May 26th through Sunday, May 29th at the SFU Woodwards campus in downtown Vancouver. Here is a schedule of events.

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Review - Wade in the Water, Children: Life as a Kid in an American Crisis

Posted Fri, 27 May 2011 11:25:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

A review of the documentary, 'Wade in the Water, Children: Life as a Kid in an American Crisis,' which will be shown at this year's Projecting Change festival on Sunday, May 29, 2011.

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Film Review - Mother: Caring our Way out of the Population Dilemma

Posted Fri, 27 May 2011 11:15:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

A review of the film, ''Mother: Caring our Way out of the Population Dilemma,'' which will be shown at this year's Projecting Change festival on Sunday, May 29, 2011.

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Film Reviews Double Bill: With My Own Two Wheels & Marion Stoddart: The Work of 1000

Posted Fri, 27 May 2011 10:58:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

A review of the films, 'With My Own Two Wheels,' and 'Marion Stoddart: The Work of 1000,' which will be shown in a special double bill at this year's Projecting Change festival on Sunday, May 29, 2011.

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Film Review - Powerful: Energy for Everyone

Posted Fri, 27 May 2011 10:45:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

A review of the film, ''Powerful: Energy for Everyone,'' which will be shown at this year's Projecting Change festival on Friday, May 27, 2011.

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Film Review: Women are Heroes

Posted Fri, 27 May 2011 10:40:01 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

A review of the film, ''Women are Heroes,'' which will be shown at this year's Projecting Change festival on May 27, 2011.

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Review: White Water, Black Gold

Posted Fri, 27 May 2011 10:30:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

A review of the documentary, 'White Water, Black Gold,' which will be shown at this year's Projecting Change festival on Saturday May 28, 2011.

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Film Review: Vanishing of the Bees

Posted Fri, 27 May 2011 10:05:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

A review of the film, 'Vanishing of the Bees,' which will be shown at this year's Projecting Change festival on May 27, 2011.

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Liger cubs get canine mother

Posted Fri, 27 May 2011 09:15:00 GMT by Gracie Valena

A dog has taken on nursing duties for two liger cubs - offspring of a male lion and a female tiger -- according to a report from China Central Television.

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Film Review: Living Downstream

Posted Thu, 26 May 2011 14:15:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

A review of the film, ''Living Downstream,'' which will be shown at this year's Projecting Change festival on Saturday, May 28, 2011.

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Film Review - Enjoy Your Meal: How Food Changes the World

Posted Thu, 26 May 2011 14:11:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

A review of the film, ''Enjoy Your Meal: How Food Changes the World,'' which will be shown at this year's Projecting Change festival on Saturday, May 28, 2011.

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Film Review: Urban Roots

Posted Thu, 26 May 2011 13:55:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

A review of the film, 'Urban Roots,' which will be shown at this year's Projecting Change festival on Saturday, May 28, 2011.

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Film Review: The Pipe

Posted Thu, 26 May 2011 13:35:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

A review of the film, ''The Pipe,'' which will be shown at this year's Projecting Change festival on Saturday, May 28, 2011.

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