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Design In Motion: The Recycling Truck Project

The City of Philadelphia's Mural Arts Program is the nation's largest mural program. On Earth Day '09, the City put art to work on the streets of Philadelphia with visual environmental images on the sides of Ten recycling trucks.
www.muralarts.org/whatwedo/arted/dim.php

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Noticias: Luchan por mantener un México Verde

Los jardines botánicos son espacios donde se concentra una gran diversidad de plantas vivas documentadas. Estas colecciones permiten apreciar la riqueza natural y cultural.
www.yucatan.com.mx/noticia.asp?cx=99$0200000000$...

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More Fake Letters to Congress on Energy Bill

"Congressional investigators have uncovered five more letters sent to members of Congress that falsely claimed to be from charities expressing opposition to climate change legislation..." Stephanie Strom, New York Times
www.nytimes.com/2009/08/19/us/politics/19charity...

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MEXICO: Tequila Leaves Environmental Hangover

MEXICO CITY, Aug 7 (Tierramérica) - "Tequila, part of the national identity of Mexico, is invariably present at family celebrations and national holidays. But many are unaware of the bitter taste the tequila industry leaves in the water and soil...." Emilio Godoy
www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=47999

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Walmart to Create Green-Index

Green labeling? Or Green Washing?
www.ecosalon.com/wal-marts-green-labeling-the-ch...

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U.S. Climate Report Assailed

There appears to be little evidence of a link between climate change and natural disasters.
tierneylab.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/18/us-clima...

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Why buy pine nuts from China? Take the family and go get your own!

How about a family trip to harvest some wild pine nuts for your winter pantry? This article describes some of the tricks to harvesting pine nuts, the best places to go and other activities in pine nut lands. Nevada is not just for gambling, it is home to the worlds best pine nut.
www.wildcrops.com/blog

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Michael Pollan On Cooking As A Spectator Sport

NPR - August 3, 2009 - The Food Network draws more viewers than any of the cable news channels, but Americans are actually cooking less than ever.
www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11...

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The Green Project for LI

Green Seminar will take place on Aug 5, 2009 at EVERS PLACE 949 W. Beech Street, Long Beach, NY 6-9pm Speakers will include National Grid, LIGREEN, Joe Sinnona and others
www.thejoesinnonagroup.com

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Clean beach water? Not always, survey finds

How does your favorite beach stack up as far as being clean? The Natural Resources Defense Council looked at over 6,000 beaches and has some disturbing results.
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32172025