9/6/2009 3:08:54 PM EST Many studies on various aspects of the global environment provide evidence that humankind is inflicting significant damage to the ecosystems that support human livelihoods. Many such stud ... Create an account or login to post comments. | Comments (0)
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8/16/2009 1:40:44 PM EST A recent FERC report notes that conservation measures by both business and residential electricity customers (known as demand response programs) could reduce peak demand by as much as 20%.&nbs ... Create an account or login to post comments. | Comments (0)
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6/9/2009 8:07:45 PM EST A coalition of Federal and State agencies has released a draft report making recommendations on how California can reduce per capita urban water use by 20% by the year 2020. The result of ... Create an account or login to post comments. | Comments (0)
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2/21/2009 5:56:37 PM EST
The International Organization for Standardization is a network of national standards institutes of 157 countries. ISO has a Geneva-based secreta ... Create an account or login to post comments. | Comments (0)
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1/14/2009 8:56:52 PM EST For years, conservation advocates have told consumers to turn down the thermostat on their hot-water heaters to save energy and avoid scalding showers and baths. At least for some people, however, this tactic could prove dangerous. Experts note that th ... Create an account or login to post comments. | Comments (0)
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12/19/2008 9:00:07 PM EST A number of strategies have been noted in prior posts for increasing marine life in a particular area. In terms of commercial fishing, two strategies that have shown some success have been a) the creation of islands of no-fishing, which allow all marin ... Create an account or login to post comments. | Comments (0)
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