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European court ruling may force change in planning laws (The Irish Times)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:17:32 GMT

THE GOVERNMENT could be forced to amend planning laws following a landmark ruling by Europe’s highest court that found its existing rules fail to protect the environment.

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‘Change lifestyles to protect environment’ (Hindu)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:33:16 GMT

Bijapur: Increase in population, globalisation and leisurely lifestyles have increased the threat to the environment and the health of human beings, said State Secretary for Forest, Environment and Ecology Aravind Jannu. Speaking after ...

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New green campaign in Turkish schools will save 1.27 million trees a year! (Turkish Digest)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:33:00 GMT

"New green campaign in Turkish schools will save 1.27 million trees a year! Green news from Turkey. The Turkish newspaper, Today's Zaman, reported on a new new book exchange campaign launched by the Ministry of Education that will be aimed at 'saving millions of trees, protecting the environment and contributing to the country’s economy.'" More: Eco-Libris : Moving Towards Sustainable Reading!:...

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Call to protect environment (Hindu)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:09:06 GMT

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Driving the SmartWay: EPA Debuts New Campaign to Help Drivers Save Fuel, Money and Protect the Environment (Auto Channel)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:18:00 GMT

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching the SmartWay Leaf Campaign to encourage consumers to purchase SmartWay-certified cars and trucks. SmartWay is an innovative partnership among government, businesses, and consumers designed to protect the environment, cut fuel consumption, and improve air quality while reducing greenhouse gases. The national campaign features...

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Energy vs. Global Warming Survey (ICKPLUS)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:03:00 GMT

From Rasmussen Recent surveys have shown that 47% of voters say reducing the price of gas and oil is more important than protecting the environment . Thirty-nine percent (39%) disagree.

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Boris's 'number one priority' to begin in September (Tory Troll)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:23:00 GMT

Last month Boris Johnson assured London that protecting the environment was his 'number one priority.' However, despite this, an environmental advisor will not be available to the Assembly until September. The admission came in a report to next week's Environment Committee. According to the report: Mayor Johnson has yet to appoint a senior advisor/Deputy Mayor whose remit covers...

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Prince (Scotsman.com)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:35:45 GMT

I'm sure that Prince Charles's schemes to protect the environment, such as running his Aston Martin on surplus wine (your report and editorial, 1 July), will

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The Christian Socialist Revolution (Acton Institute PowerBlog)

blog@acton.org (Anthony Bradley) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:22:35 GMT

“[ Christian Socialist Movement ] is a movement of Christians with a radical commitment to social justice, to protecting the environment and to fostering peace and reconciliation. We believe that ‘loving our neighbour’ in the fullest sense involves struggling for a fair and just society, one in which all can enjoy the ‘fullness of life’ Jesus came to announce. And we want to work to make it...

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New Poll:America to Congress DRILL, DRILL, DRILL (YID With LID)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:31:00 GMT

According to a Pew Research Poll Americans want the US drill for Oil and NOW. For the first time in ten years, Americans feel that drilling should take precedence over the environment. 60% of Americans believe that developing new energy sources are more important than protecting the environment. Fifty percent of Americans want to drill for oil in ANWR Alaska. CONGRESS ARE YOU LISTENING?...

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End sought to hunger and poverty (Hindu)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:36:35 GMT

Experts on agriculture stress need for protecting the environment

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Energy Savings and Sustainable Development (The Earth Times Online Newspaper)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:18:26 GMT

New technologies from Switzerland SAN FRANCISCO, June 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fuel cells on boats and magnetic refrigeration, a few Swiss ways of protecting the environment through new technologies. Join swissnex

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‘Create awareness to protect environment’ (Hindu)

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:01:17 GMT

Bijapur‘Create awareness to protect environment’ Land identified for bio-fuel factories in Bijapur BIJAPUR: In-charge Deputy Commissioner S.M. Sonnad has said that Bijapur district administration has identified land to establish bio-fuel factories at the industrial area and saplings of jatropha and honge will be planted to support these factories. Speaking after inaugurating a seminar...

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An environmental champion (Fiji Times)

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:07:51 GMT

ALIKA Cooper, 21, (pictured) believes that we have to protect our environment so that the next generation can enjoy its beauty.

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Ford Escape Hybrids Join Los Angeles County Ocean Lifeguard Rescue Patrols (AskPatty - Automotive Advice For Wo)

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Ford Motor Company is teaming up with the Los Angeles County Lifeguards, a division of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, to help save lives while protecting the environment. Ford recently presented the squad with the first 10 of a...

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Oil Sands Industry Faces Struggle Reaching Greens (Red Orbit )

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:02:33 GMT

By Jeffrey Jones Oil sands producers in Canada have a rough road ahead persuading environmentalists and an increasingly concerned public that they are serious about protecting the environment while investing billions of dollars in new projects.

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‘Jagruthi cycle rally’ (Hindu)

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:30:03 GMT

Sub-Collector Gaurav Uppal on Wednesday urged people to minimize use of petrol, diesel and electronic gadgets to protect the environment. He was speaking at a meeting organised in connection with the ‘Jagruthi cycle rally’ ...

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Do right by your friends ... (THE STEEL DEAL)

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:15:58 GMT

EDMONTON - Alberta is firing back at U.S. politicians who think that the province’s massive oilsands projects create “dirty” energy products that should be avoided to protect the environment. Energy Minister Mel Knight says American lawmakers will likely feel a...

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Rising vehicular traffic: Problems and solutions (merinews - citizen powered media)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:15:18 GMT

There has been a phenomenal increase in the number of vehicles on the roads, which in turn leads to increase in traffic problems. An overview of the the problems and some solutions might come in handy to protect the environment and to alleviate the situat

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Can Florida save the Everglades? (BBC News)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:44:33 GMT

US Sugar Corp will sell land in the Everglades to the state of Florida in a landmark deal to preserve the area. Is this an important move to protect the environment?

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