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Oil spill spotted off Brazil’s coast

Rokai — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:55:26 +0000

An oil spill was spotted off Brazil's coast Thursday but the size of the leak remains unknown, local reports said.

Observing Earth Day 2012 Around The Globe

Lira — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:00:04 +0000

The world celebrated Earth Day yesterday, April 22nd. The first ever observance was actually held decades before, in 1970, after it was proposed by Gaylord Nelson, a US Senator. Over the years, millions of people have joined in observance of Earth Day across 175 countries. The idea is to help raise awareness and address environmental [...]

Corporate emissions blamed for lead poisoning

Rokai — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 06:19:50 +0000

Emissions from local businesses and natural environment in a township of south China's Guangdong province have led to lead poisoning, a spokesman with the local county government said at a press conference Saturday.

Should You Warm Up The Car On Winters?

Lira — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:16:39 +0000

Idling your car, warming it up especially when it’s cold outside, is a practice that has been taught from generation to generation. But these days, certain groups are campaigning against this practice. It’s no longer necessary to warm up your car during winters, according to the advocates. Because engines today are so much more efficient [...]

Houston oil refineries may face fines for violating air standards

Rokai — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:49:32 +0000

The U.S. city of Houston is found to have failed to meet 30-year-old limits on smog-forming pollution and could face hefty fines for some 300 oil refineries, chemical plants and other large industrial facilities, a local newspaper reported Wednesday.

Why It’s More Green To Use Cloth Diapers

Lira — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:42:47 +0000

Found this interesting photo of how long some garbage we through actually disintegrate in the ocean. As you will find, in the bottom, are the biggest culprits to landfills piling up and contributing to toxic wastes. In an effort to minimize this, companies have been producing biodegradable diapers. However, that is not enough and many [...]

Canada Working to Address Emissions from Heavy-duty Vehicles

Rokai — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:22:54 +0000

Today, the Honorable Peter Kent, Canada's Environment Minister, released a consultation paper on the development of proposed regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles. Canada and the United States are taking a common North American approach and Canada intends to implement regulations with the 2014 model year in alignment with the United States.

Florida Leaders Applaud USDA Efforts to Improve Water Quality and Enhance Wildlife in the …

Rokai — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:22:46 +0000

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $100 million in financial assistance to acquire permanent easements from eligible landowners in four counties and assist with wetland restoration on nearly 24,000 acres of agricultural land in the Northern Everglades Watershed.

Local leaders lauded USDA efforts to protect the Northern Everglades and reiterated their commitment to the continued restoration and economic opportunities made possible by the Wetlands Reserve Program from USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service

Canada’s Environment Minister Announces Important Step Towards Reducing Electricity Sector Emissions

Rokai — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:22:26 +0000

Today, Canada's Environment Minister Peter Kent announced that the Government of Canada is moving forward with Regulations for the coal-fired electricity sector.

Galaxies are running out of gas

Rokai — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:57:55 +0000

The Universe forms fewer stars than it used to, and a CSIRO study has now shown why - the galaxies are running out of gas.