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SUstainability Tip of the Week |
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Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect. ~Chief Seattle, 1855
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Stop by for your daily cup 'o GRIST! |
| We exist to tell the untold stories, spotlight trends before they become trendy, and engage the apathetic. We're fiercely independent in our coverage; we throw brickbats when they're needed and bestow kudos when they're warranted. And while we take our work seriously, we don't take ourselves seriously, because of the many things this planet is running out of, sanctimonious tree-huggers ain't one of them.
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Air Force is biggest user of green power |
| The Air Force nearly doubled its use of green power during the past three months and far outstrips other agencies in using solar, wind and other environmentally friendly sources to meet its energy needs, new federal statistics show.
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Energy Execs: Sustainability Is Critical |
| Many energy executives say sustainability is critical to the success of their operations, but far fewer believe that their companies have embraced the concept, a new survey shows.
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Little warming on emissions accords |
| Making sure rising economic powers such as China, India and Brazil do their part to curb greenhouse gases has become a major sticking point for the White House. But, as Sam
Eaton reports, the solutions might be even stickier. |
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Congress trying to lighten up |
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Congress is expected to vote on a broad energy package this month, which will also favor more energy-efficent lighting. Sam Eaton has more. |
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Conservation inspired by debt |
| This week, Congress will consider forgiving the debt of developing countries in exchange for safeguarding their natural resources. Dan Grech reports that these "debt-for-nature" swaps have worked well before. |
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