An Indonesian city battling the effects of deforestation has come up with a novel way of tackling the problem. Would-be families must plant a tree.
“Everyone who wants to get married or apply for a birth certificate must plant a tree,” Syahrum Syah Setia, the head of Balikpapan city’s Environmental Impact Management Agency, said.
“The city’s condition [...]
Wal-Mart stores in Canada will look to go greener next year, with new outlets opened in 2009 designed to save 30 percent in energy use, the head of the retail giant’s Canadian unit said on Tuesday.“We call them Wal-Mart HE — a high-efficiency prototype,” Wal-Mart Canada Chief Executive David Cheesewright said in the text of [...]
Where do cookie cutter sharks live?
Habitat and distribution
Worldwide in deep water. The cookiecutter shark has been found at depths of about 1,000 m (3,300 ft) below the surface of the ocean.
if u have time take a look at this video !!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11iCmzGnO…
Its disturbing knowing the worlds gonna end in 4 yrs Many people dont believe it But its definitely coming whether you believe it or not So i would suggest you enjoy life before its too late Be kind to those who need comfort [...]
I live in the rural suburbs on Pennsylvania. I am here to tell you that we have fox, coyote, wolves, porcupines, bears, raccoons etc!
Edit: not to mention deer, wild turkey,bald eagles or were you refering to the wild night life? LOL
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Whether you live in a city or a rural part of the country, [...]
The City of Long Beach California has just announced the raising of water prices by 20% beginning this fall. Reason given the conservation efforts in saving water by the citizens of the city have so drastically reduced their income from the sale of water they now need to raise prices to restore the [...]
i was wondering since throwing away lint after taking it out of the dryer, and since theres all this talk about “going Green” i was wondering if lint can be used in any other way instead of just nothing at all
Well you already recieved the fire starter answers. There’s just about nothing that [...]
I am making the third list on how to prevent/stop global warming, so pls answer, enjoy the points!
Okay Im not expert on the subject but here are some tips that you can do to go green!
1. Turn down your thermostat
2. Use florcent light bulbs
3. Wash clothing in cold water
4. Save as much water [...]
How serious do you think this problem is and what should we do to get the word out?
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The problem of global warming [...]
The world may be changing from civilization to planetization. Civilization focuses on material production and consumption. Planetization is a world order whose priorities are contemplation, consciousness and ecological balance.
The process would take generations. But do you believe that this process is underway?
If you are referring to a new paradigm under which most people would live, [...]