Category: Earth Watch
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Cali loses track of hazmat
The state of California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control is unable to account for 174,000 tons of hazardous waste.
This article was published on 11.28.13
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Garbage in the food trucks
Giant UK retailer Tesco is saving money by picking up garbage in its food-delivery trucks.
This article was published on 11.28.13
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‘Canaries in a coal mine’
A recent die-off of bottlenose dolphins in the southeastern United States bodes ill for ocean and human health.
This article was published on 11.28.13
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Mining the far north
Greenland’s parliament voted to lift a 25-year ban on the mining of radioactive materials such as uranium.
This article was published on 11.21.13
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Recycle your butt
On Nov. 12, the Canadian city of Vancouver launched the world’s first cigarette-butt recycling program.
This article was published on 11.21.13
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Indigenous indignation
Recent conference of indigenous leaders takes UN to task for foot-dragging on dealing with climate change.
This article was published on 11.21.13
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Chemicals threaten S.F. Bay wildlife
The level of chemicals found in San Francisco Bay is causing concern for the well-being of aquatic life.
This article was published on 11.14.13
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Another one bites the dust
The Western black rhinoceros is officially declared extinct.
This article was published on 11.14.13
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‘Green rush’ poisoning parks
Illegal pot grows are causing problems for the environment, wildlife and humans at our national parks.
This article was published on 11.14.13
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Get ready for GridEx II
Next week’s GridEx II exercise will simulate cyberattacks and physical attacks in order to test resilience of the nation’s electricity grid.
This article was published on 11.07.13
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