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The Perils of Carbon Offsets: ‘Perverse’ CO2 Payments

By on December 15, 2010 in carbon footprint, climate change

Writing in Yale Environment 360, Mark Schapiro reports on European companies that have been overpaying China to offset their own carbon emissions by incinerating a powerful greenhouse gas known as hfc 23.

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Articifical vs. Real: Which Christmas Tree is More Eco-Friendly?

By on November 30, 2010 in green living, sustainability

Which type of Christmas tree – real or artificial – is more eco-friendly has long been a heated ecological debate. Both have environmental quandaries and knowing which one is best for your family can be surprisingly confusing. Here we break down the pros and cons of each so you can make a healthy and informed […]

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What Is A “Living Building”?

By on November 25, 2010 in green building, green living, sustainable building

Dear EarthTalk: I recently heard the term “living building.” Can you explain? Over the past couple of decades, architects and builders looking to green their projects turned to the addition of various piecemeal elements to save water here or cut down on electricity there.

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‘Blue Drop’ water quality scheme gains momentum, but critics say more is needed

By on November 21, 2010 in water conservation, water pollution, water quality management

Water quality and availability have become matters of growing concern in South Africa. The yearly renewable freshwater supply per capita currently stands at between 1 000 m3 and 1 700 m3, but this will likely shrink to less than 500 m³ by 2025, according to the World Resources Institute.

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How Green Dialysis Could Save Tens of Thousands of Lives per year

By on November 17, 2010 in sustainability, sustainable living, water conservation

Understanding how processes and systems act on one another is key to sustainable living. Sustainability means living without externalities – because everything we do, as individuals, organisations or companies has a cost and an environmental impact. There is a clear parallel with healthcare- which requires a deep understanding of how processes and systems act on […]

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Losses from natural disasters could triple by 2100: report

By on November 15, 2010 in climate change, natural environmental disasters

(Reuters) – Global losses from natural disasters could triple to $185 billion a year by 2100, excluding the impact of climate change, according to a report, which calls for a shift in focus from relief work to preventative measures. The joint report by the United Nations and the World Bank, published on Thursday, said the […]

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Effects of Rainwater and Water pH on Plant Growth

By on June 28, 2010 in rainwater, rainwater harvesting, Uncategorized

Visit Ecovitality to read about eco-health and Sevenpointfive natural health supplements (good quality drinking water is one of Sevenpointfive’s core principles for acquiring and maintaining good health). Rainwater Rainwater is generally an excellent source of irrigation for plants. Plants are not only watered when it actually rains, but rainwater can be collected in buckets and […]

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Rainwater harvesting illegal in some US states!

By on March 20, 2010 in rainwater harvesting

Weird Water Laws Last year, Colorado state in the USA  just came one step closer to making rainwater harvesting a legal option for more of its residents.  Before the new law allowing rainwater collection was passed, it was illegal in Colorado to gather rainwater and snowmelt that fell from a rooftop, patio or driveway into […]

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