May 31, 2012
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Written by Michael d’Estries, Mother Nature Network Nestled in the overgrown back corner of my farm is a small reminder of the past: a personal landfill started by a long-gone previous owner. Such “dumps” are not uncommon. Well before there was weekly garbage pickup, farmers either burned their trash or created mini-landfills like mine. Besides [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookMay 30, 2012
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Written by Melissa Hincha-Ownby, Mother Nature Network Apple’s massive 500,000 square-foot Project Dolphin data center in Maiden, N.C., is taking clean energy to a new level. Apple has confirmed its commitment to environmentally responsible business practices with the announcement that the facility will be powered completely by clean, renewable energy by the end of 2012. [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookMay 18, 2012
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Written by Jenn Savedge, Mother Nature Network A group of elementary school students concerned about the environmental impact of Crayola products has launched Crayola: Make Your Mark!, a fast-growing campaign on Change.org that has already gained…
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April 24, 2012
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Written by Melissa Hincha-Ownby, Mother Nature Network Last week, Walmart released its 2012 Global Responsibility Report (GRR). The 2012 report covers sustainability issues at the retail giant during fiscal year 2011, which began on February 1, 2011 and ended on January 30, 2012. Walmart is a large company with a strong global presence and that [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookApril 13, 2012
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Written by Matt Hickman, Mother Nature Network Like New York, Chicago is a world-class city with world-class sustainability initiatives. But when it comes to recycling efforts, both cities have long lagged behind. Way behind. Heck, Eric Goldstein,…
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April 9, 2012
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Written by Russell McLendon, Mother Nature Network Easter is about rebirth and renewal, yet that spirit doesn’t extend to all parts of the holiday. Countless Easter eggs, for example, are produced, used and then discarded every year, whether they were laid by a hen, a rabbit or a plastic mold. Conveniently, a new research project [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookApril 4, 2011
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NRDC News, NRDC News Team, NRDC Offices Worldwide Anthony Swift was quoted in the New York Times about the Secretary of Transportation’s plan to introduce pipeline safety measures in Pennsylvania… Robert Norris spoke with the New York Time… Continue reading
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