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When teaching about the the natural world science comes first. But what about the values behind the application of science? Earth Ethics focus on the positive values of protecting the Earth.

PEI internships provide insights into environmental issues, students’ futures

By Nick DiUlio princeton.edu August 25, 2011 Several Princeton undergraduates spent this summer immersed in local environmental issues, gaining insights into both the area’s ecosystem and their own futures, by interning with four organizations focused on sustainability. The local sustainability internships are part of the Princeton Environmental Institute (PEI) internship program, which enables more than […]

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How To Protect Yourself From America’s ‘New’ Drinking Water Toxins

Jeff McMahon Forbes 8/09/2011 Millions of Americans have been ingesting them for years—perchlorate, hexavalent chromium, volatile organic compounds—not because they’re safe, but because they are among 6,000 toxins the EPA has not gotten around to regulating in municipal drinking water systems. But after a change in administrations and a scathing review by the General Accounting

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Puma Responds to Greenpeace Detox Campaign

A new investigative report from Greenpeace, ‘Dirty Laundry’, profiles the problem of toxic water pollution resulting from the release of hazardous chemicals by the textile industry in China. By Raz Godelnik triplepundit.com August 12th, 2011 About a month ago, Puma, one of the world’s leading clothing brands, was asked by Reuters if the company would

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Does an old EPA fracking study provide proof of contamination?

By Abrahm Lustgarten ProPublica August 10, 2011 This post has been updated with the industry’s response. For years the drilling industry has steadfastly insisted that there has never been a proven case in which fracking has led to contamination of drinking water. Now Environmental Working Group, an advocacy organization engaged in the debate over the

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Massey University hosts ‘green’ Michigan State students

By Staff www.massey.ac.nz 08/08/2011 It may not be easy being green, but students from Michigan State University believe it is the way forward for universities worldwide. In New Zealand last week, 28 first-year students from the university took part in a two-week study abroad programme hosted by Massey’s Sustainability Group, chaired by Dr Allanah Ryan,

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Study: Bioplastics may harm environment

By Susanne Rust californiawatch.org August 5, 2011 Bad news about “environmentally friendly” biodegradable plastics: They may not be so environmentally friendly after all. According to research from North Carolina State University, biodegradable plastics can release large amounts of methane while decomposing. And methane is a potent greenhouse gas. The study was funded by Procter &

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CHIMPANZEES NOT AS SELFISH AS WE THOUGHT

By Jennifer Viegas discovery.com Mon Aug 8, 2011 New research demonstrates that chimpanzees exhibit empathy-based altruism. The findings negate prior studies that concluded chimpanzees were indifferent to the welfare of others. It’s now suspected that all primates and mammals possess empathy and associated charitable behaviors. Humans aren’t the only altruistic primates. New research demonstrates chimpanzees

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Teen’s website links students, nonprofits

By Carrie Seidman heraldtribune.com (Sarasota) August 4, 2011 Southwest Florida has a lot of older residents with time on their hands, which they often generously devote to local nonprofit organizations.(snip) But with colleges looking for community service experience on students’ résumés and some scholarships, including Florida’s Bright Futures — even requiring it — volunteering is

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Big Green Bus tour highlights environmental awareness

The Big Green Bus visited the Rio Hotel Wednesday, August 3, 2011. The old Greyhound coach bus has been converted to run on waste vegetable oil and outfitted with solar panels to transport the 13 Dartmouth College students around the country to talk and teach about sustainability. By Kyle Hansen Las Vegas Sun Aug. 3,

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Cargo terminal proposal part of national debate over jobs, environment

By CURTIS TATE MCCLATCHY AND JOHN STARK THE BELLINGHAM HERALD Aug. 03, 2011 According to the International Energy Agency, China surpassed the U.S. last year as the world’s largest energy consumer. Though China has its own vast coal resources, its domestic production can’t keep up. China became a net importer of coal in 2008. When

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