Presidential Energy Policy - 1 views
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Michael Daley on 09 Sep 12I hope there is more discussion of fracking policy leading up to the election.
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NC State University Official Athletic Site - Athletics - 0 views
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NC State is getting greenified! The university is looking to conserve energy in every major area, water consumption, electricity use,and recycling in the stadium.
Going Green in Sports | Urban Green Energy - 0 views
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This article is about the Superbowl going green and how big an impact there could be because of it. The Superbowl is the highest viewed program each and every year and the amount of influence it has over people and how they act is unmatched
Sweden makes a stride for renewable engergy via your trash! - 0 views
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The small country of Sweden is collecting trash and putting it to good use (and is getting paid to do so)! The article reads that the country is creating energy for around 250,000 homes. Hopefully this will keep waste out of places it doesn't belong (like the ocean). However this does pose the question of how many toxins from the trash will be released into the air?
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The toxin question is a good one and how much CO2?
A pair of jeans can help save the environment - Hindustan Times - 2 views
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This is such a good idea! Who would have thought that one day we could be doing good for the environment by just walking around!
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Interesting idea. They should quantify the actual effect to help justify the energy costs of production.
High Fuel Costs Spark Increased Use of Wood for Home Heating - 0 views
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Many people in the northeast U.S are switching to burning wood or wood pellets to save money on heating costs. Wood and wood pellets are cheaper than oil and are said to cut the heating expenses in the northeast in half. Its also much less of a burden on the environment. Burning wood releases about 0.055 kg of CO2 per kWH compared to 0.3kg for coal. This is a great way to save money and help reduce pollution!
Beyond oil: Quest for sustainability drives UAE growth - 1 views
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/Beyond-oil-Quest-for-sustainability-drives-UAE-gro-30195831.html This article is about the UAE trying to make their economy grow by switching to non oil s...
Human Impact on Planet - 0 views
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Explains how humans have such an impact on this world. Talks about how we drive cars and create pollution. Also, everything we do to this planet.
Rules on Fracking - 0 views
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Explains how hydraulic fracturing effects this earth with the water and pollution. Rules are trying to be in effect soon to restrict how much hydraulic fracturing.
H&M +'s and -'s - 0 views
This article explains the positives and negatives of the company H&M. Some think that the company's new lower-priced clothing is encouraging disposable fashion. They are selling dresses for cheaper...
Five of the World's Most Sustainable Sports Stadiums - 0 views
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This article go into detail on the most sustainable sports stadiums in the world. It includes the 2012 Olympic Stadium and the New Meadowlands stadium in New York. When building the new Meadowlands Stadium their plans were to, "reduce air pollution, conserve energy and water, improve waste management and reduce the environmental impact on construction."
Sports Teams Embrace Sustainability - 0 views
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over 50 sports teams plan to increase environmental sustainability
Pro Sports Go Green - 0 views
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This article talks about what each major league sport is doing and who they have partnered with to create a green initiative
2011 Green Sports Alliance Summit: MLB's Growing Sustainability Street Cred «... - 0 views
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MLB is one of the first major sports leagues to put a huge focus on going green. They formed the Green Sports Alliance.
Is H&M's New Lower-Priced Clothing Encouraging Disposable Fashion? - 1 views
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This article talks mostly about H&M;s low prices and how it might encourage the idea of disposable fashion. It also mentions how H&M is increasing its use of organically grown cotton by 50 percent every year until 2013. They are also working with its Chinese suppliers to reduce water, energy, and toxic-chemical use in its supply chains.
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I like the candy wrapper analogy. This is a good issue for fashion students to think about. The most sustainable fashion is to keep wearing the clothes you already own!
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