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2010 Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone Among Largest Ever, Scientists Say

The delicate ecosystem of the Gulf of Mexico was wounded long before Katrina stormed ashore, and her wildlife was poisoned by chemicals streaming down the Mississippi River long before BP stirred a few...

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1 Mississippi Photo Contest Ends Sunday

The Mississippi River has long been memorialized in song, story, and legend for its beauty and the spirit of adventure it inspires. Uniting 31 states in its watershed, the river is a part of our...

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BLUE Ocean Film Festival and Conservation Summit Coming to Monterey

Monterey, California, is a lovely seaside community with a world-class aquarium. It's long been a vacation destination for ocean enthusiasts. And now, it is the new, permanent setting for the BLUE...

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Bag Green Guilt by Jen Pleasants

Going green can be overwhelming when you're just getting started. For beginners, the steps involved may seem too complex to digest and act upon. This can cause a large amount of anxiety, resulting in...

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Eye of the Whale by Douglas Carlton Abrams

Intrigue. Romance. Danger. Life. Death. Loyalty. Betrayal. Eye of the Whale has what it takes to get a reader's pulse racing clear to the last page. But there's more to this novel than a mystery. After...

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Stop “Chocolate Milk” from Running in Iowa’s Rivers – Vote for Iowa’s Water...

Iowans have a crucial choice to make that will impact future generations: the choice between clean water and dirty water. On November 2, Iowa voters will see a referendum on a constitutional amendment...

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Taproot Nature Experience Deepens Children’s Connection to the Natural World

Taproot Nature Experience was founded on the simple idea that kids need to have time outdoors. Launched in September 2007 by Zac Wedemeyer and his wife, Elesa, this Iowa City-based company has several...

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Notes from New Mexico – Documenting Ecotourism

From Albuquerque, highway 25 sprawls northeast to Santa Fe and Taos, alongside vast mountain ranges, beside pastel-red adobe homes and flashing casino lights, past cholla cacti and ranching supply...

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Words of Warning

In an online article in The New York Times posted today, writer Elizabeth Rosenthal reports on the worldwide loss of small animal species due to climate change. She writes, Over the next 100 years,...

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My 5: Louis Hayner, CSO, Alteva

Louis Hayner, Chief Sales Officer for Alteva, responded to our favorite question for the folks we interview. Alteva provides hosted unified communications to businesses. Following is Hayner’s response....

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Organic Winemakers: Napa Valley’s Stewards of the Land

The story of ZD Wines is a family saga—a family as principled about the environment as it is dedicated to wine making. It’s evident as soon as you pull into the parking lot, where, you’ll note,...

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Running Out of Water by Peter Rogers and Susan Leal

It is no secret that humankind is facing several environmental crises. Greenhouse gases are slowly cooking the earth, several of our natural resources are nearing depletion, and impending water...

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Sailors for the Sea Encourages Ocean Conservation

As the official sustainability partner with America’s Cup, Sailors for the Sea is reaching their largest audience to date. Sailors for the Sea educates sailors and boaters about protecting the oceans....

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Living Green: A Turtle’s Quest for a Cleaner Planet by Artie Knapp

As a former elementary teacher and the parent of three grown kids, I've probably spent thousands of pleasant hours reading children's books. I know the power of a book to persuade as well as to educate...

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ZooBorns: The Newest, Cutest Animals from the World’s Zoos and Aquariums

There's not much that causes more smiles and coos than an adorable baby. And it doesn't have to be human. Take a peek at the animal babies in ZooBorns: The Newest, Cutest Kittens and Cubs from the...

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Eco-Friendly Landscaping: 3 Storm-Water Solutions

Rain happens. Apart from blessing it for watering our plants — or cursing it for keeping us indoors — many homeowners don’t think much about where all of that water goes once it hits our property....

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Water Crisis in the United States

The southwestern portion of the United States has historically been a dry area, but the problem has become much worse in recent years. About 30 million people in the Southwest rely on the Colorado...

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Escape Into Nature On Your Next Trip (or Close to Home)

Time away from the daily grind helps to keep us sane and motivated, and nothing rejuvenates our inner batteries like the peaceful experience of being fully immersed in nature. Unfortunately, for city...

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A Road Trip to Remember

Recently, I took a road trip up to Oregon with my family to enjoy the outdoors and visit some of the oldest and biggest trees of the western coast. I enjoyed visiting with my family and sharing...

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Rainwater Harvesting Options for Homeowners

Depending on where you live, your water bill can be one of your larger monthly expenses, especially during the summer. With the help of landscapers, you can set up a rainwater harvesting system that...

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