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The Causes and Effects of Acid Rain

You hear about acid rain all the time, but what does it really do, and what causes it? Find out why acid rain is a serious environmental issue.

Published by Matt Schelke (1085 pts) on Oct 23, 2009 to
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Voyage to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

A team of scientists and volunteers take a three-week research voyage into The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Published by davidwimberley (447 pts) on Oct 23, 2009 to
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Water- Usage & Pollution

Water is one of our most critical resources and is used from everything from cooking to agriculture to industrial uses; as such, water is also subjected to exposure to man-made and natural pollutants.

Published by Sean Fears (5850 pts) on Sep 22, 2009 to
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What is Acid Rain?

Are you afraid to walk outside in the rain for fear of being burned by acid rain? Acid rain was once a real fear, today people are less likely to worry about the rain and its effects, but that lack of worry may be leading to the destruction of forests, lake animals and river animals.

Published by Summer Banks (7543 pts) on Sep 22, 2009 to
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A Waste Reduction Program for Schools

This is a guide for school authorities, teachers or students to get started with a waste management program at their school. Some ideas for reuse and recycling programs that can be put to good use.

Published by thethinktank (1780 pts) on Sep 14, 2009 to
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What Products Can Be Recycled?

This articles discusses what products can be recycled. It also discusses how to recycle these items.

Published by R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen (9095 pts) on Sep 11, 2009 to
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U.S. Tries Carbon Credit Auction to Reduce Pollution

Greenhouse gas pollution seems to be growing and the increased carbon dioxide is beginning to affect how well we will live in the future. Carbon credits could be the answer to reducing pollution and encouraging advancements in the field of cleaner energy.

Published by rcoliver2 (183 pts) on Aug 28, 2009 to
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Westport Connecticut Says NO to Plastic Bag Usage

Plastic bags are being banned in some Westport, Connecticut areas. The town aims to reduce the environment tainting waste by eliminating the usage of these short usage life, forever in the landfill bags.

Published by Summer Banks (7543 pts) on Aug 28, 2009 to
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Why Storing Carbon Dioxide Underground Can Not Work

The last part of the series looking at the clean coal myth, showing why there is no such thing as clean coal by examining the dangers and problems with storing deadly carbon dioxide gas underground.

Published by Niki Fears (6635 pts) on Aug 28, 2009 to
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“Joint Warrior” International Military Exercise Raises Concern For Scotland's Marine Life

Vulnerable species of whales, dolphins, porpoises, and other marine life including the rare basking shark could be caught in harms way by the current military exercises involving the UK, the US, and other NATO allied nations off of Scotland's West Coast.

Published by Niki Fears (6635 pts) on Aug 28, 2009 to
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