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Future looks bright for environment (The Daily Targum)

Faced with concerns about rising energy prices, increased consumption and carbon dioxide emissions, New Jersey officials are seeking affordable solutions for state residents. Frederick Butler, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities commissioner, spoke at the library on Wednesday about conservation strategies for residents, which can both reduce electric bills and benefit the [...]

Coble to highlight environment, education in State of the City address (WIS News 10 Columbia)

The environment and education are expected to be two main topics in tonight’s State of the City address.
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College Students Get Dirty to Help the Environment (PAHomePage.com)

College students in California are leading the way in the war against global warming. They’re rolling up their sleeves and getting dirty to protect the environment.
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WHO launches smoke-free environment campaign (The Herald)

THE World Health Organisation has launched a campaign to promote a smoke-free environment for children as part of commemorations to mark Cancer Day that falls on February 4 annually.
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Appeals court: Staring at breasts may create ‘hostile work environment’ (Boston Globe)

A federal appeals court reinstated the lawsuit brought by Grafton town employee who said that the town administrator created a “hostile work environment” by staring at her.
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STMicroelectronics’ Nomadik(R) Multimedia Processor Adds Linux and Complete Application Environment from Trolltech (The San Francisco Examiner)

GENEVA , Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM ), a leader in delivering high-performance, low-power multimedia solutions for next-generation mobile products, today expanded its Nomadik(R) multimedia application processor ecosystem with the integration of Linux and Trolltech’s Qtopia application environment in the STn8815 Nomadik engine.
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Global Warming Teach-in At Alley Pond - Queens Tribune

Global Warming Teach-in At Alley PondQueens Tribune, NY -58 minutes agoBy Liz Skalka Alley Pond Environmental Center Thursday held a workshop as part of Focus on the Nation, a teach-in on global warming solutions. …

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Rowan focuses on global warming for a day - Rowan University The Whit Online (subscription)

Rowan focuses on global warming for a dayRowan University The Whit Online (subscription), NJ -2 hours ago31 with a series of short lectures dedicated to heightening students' awareness of the issue of global warming. Colleges and universities across the United …

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Converting land for biofuel worsens global warming: study - AFP

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Converting land for biofuel worsens global warming: studyAFP -3 hours agoWASHINGTON (AFP) — Clearing raw land to produce biofuels actually contributes to global warming by emitting large amounts of greenhouse gases into the …

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Study: Ethanol May Add to Global Warming - The Associated Press

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Study: Ethanol May Add to Global WarmingThe Associated Press -1 hour agoThe study challenges the rush to biofuels as a response to global warming. The researchers said that past studies showing the benefits of ethanol in …Clearing Land for Biofuels Makes Global Warming WorseNational GeographicStudy: Converting land into biofuel crops worsens global warmingPioneer PressSome biofuels [...]