Author: Jovana Ruzicic
Website: http://www.enviroblog.org/2009/04/not-so-green—green-revol…

Everybody knows that using one technique to solve a diverse set of problems often doesn’t work. But somebody forgot to tell that to the creators of the Green Revolution.

The Green Revolution transformation that fundamentally changed agriculture throughout the world began after World War II. Instead of clinging to traditional practices from the old days, many farmers began using chemicals and pesticides, high-yield seeds and intensive irrigation. These new tools helped farmers increase the crop production significantly, which is not all bad.

But, not all is green about Green Revolution, and the approach came under much scrutiny since.

India benefited from the Green Revolution but now is suffering from its consequences according to National Public Radio’s Daniel Zwerdling, whose excellent series, called Green Revolution’ Trapping India’s Farmers In Debt offered an in-depth look, from the farmer’s perspective.

The Green Revolution solved the long-standing problem of famine…

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Drain Water Heat Recovery Systems heat up water by using heat from your waste water. Not many people know about these interesting systems.  They are usually hooked up to sinks, showers, dishwashers, and clothes washers.
Systems cost only  $300 to $500 with paybacks ranging from 2 1/2 to 7 years depending on the particular situation.  Some [...]

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Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/04/15/epa-awards-marriott-for…

The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has awarded Marriott International its Sustained Excellence Award for its energy reduction strategy, decreased greenhouse gas emissions by 3 percent per available room and increased its total number of Energy Star hotels to 275, the most of any hotel company. Marriott has won the award three years in a row.

“Now, more than ever, helping to preserve the planet makes good business sense and is vital to the future of our company,” says Arne Sorenson, CFO, who co-chairs Marriott’s Executive Green Council. “We continue to take steps to save energy, reduce waste and involve our employees and customers in new ways that they can help improve the environment.”

According to Sorenson, Marriott is committed to protecting the environment and addressing climate change, as evident through its Spirit to Preserve campaign, as evident in its recent participation in Earth Hour on March 28, 2009.

Through an agreement with the Amazonas Sustainable…

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Amazon has an Earth Day Savings sale with some good deals.  These expire soon. Most items have Free Super Saver Shipping.
Save $20 when you spend $79 on select green household products. Includes items from Seventh Generation, Planet, Earth Friendly Products
Save $15 when you spend $59 on select green personal-care items.
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