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RWE to close UK coal, oil power plants in March 2013

Sept 18, 2012, www.the-european.eu | “The UK arm of German utility RWE will close two large power plants at the end of March 2013, when they will run out of operating hours restricted under EU environmental laws.”

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Enviro laws make coal plants un-profitable, so they will close.
RWE to close UK coal, oil power plants in March 2013
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The UK arm of German utility RWE will close two large power plants at the end of March 2013, when they will run out of operating hours restricted under EU environmental laws.
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Filed under: Business Policy, Climate, Coal, Economics, Energy, National Policy, Oil

Japan moves to phase out nuclear energy

September 14, 2012, www.aljazeera.com| “A panel of the Japanese cabinet has called for phasing out of nuclear power over the next three decades in a major shift for Japan as it overhauls energy policy following the Fukushima disaster last year.  ‘Based on facing the reality of this grave accident and by learning lessons from the accident, the government has decided to review the national energy strategy from scratch,’ the policy document said on Friday.”

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Japan moves to phase out nuclear energy
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Cabinet calls for “society that does not depend on nuclear energy” in 30 years, citing last year’s Fukushima disaster.
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Filed under: Energy - Polluting, National Policy, Nuclear

Otter Pup Is First In California Born To Previously Oiled Sea Otter

September 12, 2012, cdfgnews.wordpress.com | “Facebook followers of “Olive the Oiled Otter” received long-awaited news: Scientists spotted her with what they believe is her first pup. The birth of Olive’s pup is a milestone in oiled wildlife rehabilitation as this is the first pup born to a previously oiled sea otter in California.”

“Otter Pup Is First In California Born To Previously Oiled Sea Otter
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Media Contacts: Mary Fricke, OSPR, (916) 327-9948 Eric Laughlin, OSPR, (916) 323-6286 Facebook followers of “Olive the Oiled Otter” received long-awaited news: Scientists spotted her with what they…”
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Filed under: Animals, Animals & Plants, Ocean Pollution, Oceans

Deep Sea Bacteria Took a Big Bite out of Deepwater Oil Spill

September 12, 2012, www.enn.com | ” A new study from the University of Rochester and Texas A&M found that for five months following the Gulf Coast oil spill, bacteria in the gulf consumed and removed at least 200,000 tons of oil and natural gas.”

~ MOTHER NATURE’S CLEAN-UP CREW — Microbes removed 60% of the oil and gas from the BP disaster that sank below a half mile into the Gulf of Mexico.
: Study: Deep Sea Bacteria Took a Big Bite out of Deepwater Oil Spill
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Study Shows Workers at “Green” Companies are More Productive

September 11, 2012, www.enn.com | “Apparently, environmentalism and economic growth really can go hand in hand. According to a new UCLA study, companies need not fear being hampered down by adopting green practices and standards. Workers in companies that do so are found to be 16 percent more productive than the average.”

16% more productive! Maybe because they feel better about the work that they are doing : )
Study Shows Workers at “Green” Companies are More Productive
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WWF welcomes APEC declaration on wildlife crime

September 10, 2012, wwf.panda.org | “Following a pledge Sunday by world leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting to better combat the illegal trade in wildlife and timber products, WWF has issued the following statement:.

‘Asia-Pacific leaders and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should be commended for publicly recognizing that wildlife trafficking is serious and needs to be addressed…’ ”

~ Diplomacy for Wildlife and Forests at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting.
China, Thailand, Vietnam, and other countries, including U.S. agree to combat illegal trade in wildl…
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Asia-Pacific leaders and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should be commended for publicly recognizing that wildlife trafficking is serious and needs to be addressed. In particular, this is a strong signal from key demand countries in Asia that rampant wildlife crime there must be stopped.
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Filed under: Animals, Animals & Plants, Business Policy, Compassionate Actions, Endangered Species

ESA PWA Restore the Ballona Wetlands

Ballona Wetlands Restoration, South San Francisco Bay pictures - all images by PWA, Consultants in Environmental Hydrology

Sept 10, 2012, www.pwa-ltd.com | “The Ballona Wetlands Restoration Project will restore and enhance about 600 acres of native estuarine and upland habitats along both sides of the Ballona Creek channel in Los Angeles County. Together with restoring estuarine functions, the project will also provide for public access and recreational opportunities, consistent with the resources of the property.”

California – Ballona Wetlands Restoration Project Detail
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PWA successfully solves river, wetland, and water resource management problems for a variety of government, non-profit and hybrid entities by specializing in projects which require the integration of engineering and environmental approaches.
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Filed under: Restoration, Rivers & Wetlands

Indonesia and Japan work together on sea turtle conservation

September 8, 2012, www.thejakartapost.com | “Without solid conservation efforts, sea turtles will come to extinction very soon due to the rampant illegal wildlife trade and natural predators.  In Indonesia, two sea turtle species, the Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) and Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), are critically endangered due to extensive hunting.”

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Without solid conservation efforts, sea turtles will come to extinction very soon due to the rampant illegal wildlife trade and natural predators.In …”
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Filed under: Animals, Animals & Plants, Compassionate Actions, Endangered Species

Concord, Mass., the first US city to ban sale of plastic water bottles

September 7, 2012, usnews.nbcnews.com | “Bans on plastic bags have taken root in communities across the country, but banning the sale of water in plastic bottles? The town of Concord, Mass., is in line to be the first in the nation to do just that, now that the state’s attorney general has signed off. The bottled water industry, for its part, is considering a lawsuit.”

“Congrats Concord Massachusetts!
Maybe we can combine this ban with the plastic bag ban and build more momentum!
WOW, SHARE SHARE SHARE… then DO DO DO!!”

 

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Filed under: Plastic Bags, Pollution, Recycling & Plastics

August Successes to Celebrate

August Successes to CelebrateSeptember 7, 2012, www.care2.com | “We’ve celebrated some fantastic achievements this past month, and we couldn’t have done it without you! Here are a few:

838,000 Acres To Be Protected For Jaguars

Brazilian Court Halts Belo Monte Dam Construction

Lion Is Off the Menu At Kansas Restaurant

Hospital That Refused Entry to Gay Man Agrees to Work on Diversity”

“~ 20 million people are part of Care2 network!
as you may have noticed, many of the stories posted to our Wall at GoodNews FortheEarth come from them.
August Successes to Celebrate
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We’ve celebrated some fantastic achievements this past month, and we couldn’t have done it without you! Here are a few: We are 20 million members strong! This…”

 

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