Environmental groups ask government to set up new Florida panther colony in Okefenokee Swamp
Environmental groups ask government to set up new Florida panther colony in Okefenokee Swamp
By Craig Pittman, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 10, 2011 Federal officials have talked for 30 years about finding a new place for Florida panthers to roam without ever taking action. Meanwhile, development has nibbled away at the available habitat in South Florida. Now a coalition of environmental groups has petitioned the government to start transplanting Florida’s state animal to …
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Alaska oil pipeline has safety and environmental risks
The US Department of Transportation’s pipeline safety division says the 800-mile trans-Alaska pipeline is corroded and poses a severe public safety and environmental risk.
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NRC delays hearing on Indian Point relicensing after state, environmental groups file petitions
BUCHANAN — Indian Point’s case to continue making electricity beyond 2015 won’t be heard until next year — primarily because of arguments against the nuclear plant put forth by the state and environmental groups.
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The Best Thing We Can Do To Help Preserve Mother Nature
Today we are faced with different problems regarding our environment. We are bombarded with news that the environment is degrading and we need to act responsibly when it comes to taking care of our environment. And the best way to do this is to Go Green.
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Tips To Reuse Old Brown Boxes
Some of us might not be familiar with it but most of us have come across large boxes. These boxes are usually made to store large objects like refrigerators or simple storage for items. They are very useful when it comes to storing items inside your house.
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How the Government Looks at Green Jobs
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), an agency of the US Department of Labor has been given the responsibility and funding for the collection and implementation of data on green jobs. After considerable study they arrived at a formal definition…
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How Does Hydroelectricity Create Greenhouse Gases?
Hydroelectricity has a fairly clean image but there are several factors that make it less than desirable as a mainstream energy source. These factors are both environmental and aesthetic.
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