Check out these maps that depict country size in relation to their environmental impact...
Robert Henreich
The number of trees cut down annually for the production of books sold in the U.S. is now estimated in 30 million trees, an increase of 10 million trees from the last estimate. Why is that and is the book industry going forward or backwards?
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Adrenalina to open extreme-sports store at Plano's Willow Bend mall Dallas Morning News, TX - The concept was born out of the success of the Adrenalina TV show, which airs in English and Spanish on networks such as Fox Sports and Fuel TV. |
A city’s essence is captured by its skyline and an illuminated evening cityscape can be a beautiful sight. However, as part of a two month pilot program, Boston will lose its familiar nighttime silhouette. Starting on September 3rd the city will darken its tallest and most characteristic buildings by 11pm each night in an effort to raise awareness about energy conservation (and save some dough in the process!)...
Robert HenreichAccording to the study, 11 different flame retardants were found in the children’s blood, and the levels were three times that of their mothers. Deca, a PBDE banned in Europe but still legal and unregulated in the US, was measured in 65 percent of the children. Two other fire retardant chemicals, Octa and Penta, are no longer made in the US, but are found in items made before the ban. Importing furniture containing Penta is still legal, due to a regulatory loophole.
Robert Henreich
If you are looking to become more eco-friendly then a great place to start is in your garden. There are a huge number of ways in which you can become an eco-friendly gardener, and here are some of the top picks...
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