Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Robert Herneich - Forests destruction costs us more than the crisis in Wall Street

Forests destruction costs us more than the crisis in Wall Street

Would you believe that annual loss from the disappearance of forests is greater than the current losses of Wall Street? According to a new study, the destruction of forests cost global economy $2-$5 trillion every year, whereas Wall Street has to date lost, within the financial sector, $1-$1.5 trillion.

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Fuel Efficient Heating Options for Winter

The first step you can take in being more efficient with your heating this winter is to make your home as snug as you can. You can do this by checking how well your windows and doors fit into their frames, making repairs,, or, if necessary, replacing with better units. Put thick rugs down in the winter and replace your photos with quilts and draperies on the wall. The additional material acts as insulation and helps to contain the heat that is produced by your heating unit.

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Diesel Solar Electric Boat A.K.A DSe Hybrid 12m

Apparently owning a big boat and being eco-friendly at the same time are now possible. Making it ’s debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the DSe Hybrid 12m from Island Pilot is powered using a combination of diesel, solar, electric power and when the production model comes out it will also have wind turbines to top everything.

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Habitat Destruction prompts founding of new Environmental Organization

The attached photograph was taken in October of 2008 as construction continues on a new 537 acre industrial park with rights to construct more than 6.2 million square feet new buildlings.  The sandhill cranes seen here are just a few of the species that will be displaced by continued development and urban sprawl.  Across the United States and in Countries around the world, irresponsible development such as this is rampant.

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Something to talk about: 105.7 FM switches to sports - Baltimore Sun

Something to talk about: 105.7 FM switches to sports
Baltimore Sun, United States - 8 hours ago
By Chris Kaltenbach The radio home of the Orioles, 105.7 FM, changed its format yesterday from news talk to sports talk, giving Baltimore its first FM ...
Baltimore's WHFS switches to all-sports, dumps Kirk and Mark ... Bizjournals.com
WJZ-FM Mark Viviano like the new Sports Talk 105.7FM The Fan from ... Washington Examiner
4th sports talk station means no more WHFS Daily Record (subscription)
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MIT SmartBiking Project

SENSEable City Laboratory has announced that they will initiate a new biking project in Copenhagen to reduce carbon emissions and increase fitness. The Danish city will be the urban laboratory for MIT’s SmartBiking project starting in November 2009. This start date dovetails with Copenhagen’s duties as host of the United Nations Climate Change Conference.

MIT has developed smart bike technology that will allow easy mobilization, energy conservation and citywide mileage tracking. The SENSEable City Laboratory has created a rear wheel compartment that contains a lithium ion battery, smart tag and other electronic components.

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Jerry West still is a reluctant sports hero - Los Angeles Times

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Jerry West still is a reluctant sports hero
Los Angeles Times, CA - 11 hours ago
West can best be described as one of the most conflicted legendary sports heroes of our time. He is a man who has had a lifetime of success in nearly all ...

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