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Posted By: EarthDay Posted On: Jun 18, 2009	Beetles Eating the Rocky Mountains Alive
Wildfires in the forests in the Rocky Mountains can potentially threaten water and power supplies to millions of people across the western United States. The Colorado River, which is an important source of water for residents of 13 states, are in the middle of a 2.5 million acres of dying forests...... [view]

Posted By: EarthDay Posted On: Jun 17, 2009	Government Study Predicts Climate Change to Worsen in the Future
The United States Global Change Research Program, a joint scientific venture of 13 federal agencies, has reported that climate change will worsen in the future. This report is based off evidence such as shifting migration patterns of butterflies in the West and heavier downpours in the Midwest...... [view]

Posted By: EarthDay Posted On: Jun 16, 2009	Algae Invading New York Streams
In Esposus Creek, a fly-fishing stream that is an integral part of New York City’s upstate drinking water system has fallen victim to the Didymosphenia geminata, “a fast-spreading single-cell algae that is better known to fishermen and biologists around the world as rock snot.”...... [view]

Posted By: EarthDay Posted On: Jun 12, 2009	The Ecological Fence
Last Thursday, the BBC wrote an intriguing article about a new kind of fence being built in Kenya. Unlike, traditional fences, which are comprised of only wood, nails, and wires, this barrier contains an additional component; the African Honey Bee. The reason for this action is due to the...... [view]

Posted By: EarthDay Posted On: Jun 10, 2009	The Flattening of Caribbean Reefs
A recent study by the University of East Anglia has found that in the past 40 years, the Caribbean’s famous branch corals have been wiped out. This has led to the flattening of the coral reefs in the region, which once contained large, intricate, and tree-like corals and now contain only small,...... [view]

Posted By: EarthDay Posted On: Jun 9, 2009	A Problem with Soot
Recently, the New York Times came out with some alarming news pertaining to soot particles and cardiovascular ailments. Research by the nonprofit Health Effects Institute has found that “the risk of having a condition that is a precursor to deadly heart attacks for people living in soot-laden...... [view]

Posted By: EarthDay Posted On: Jun 5, 2009	The Better, Stronger, More Eco-Friendly Cow
Yesterday evening, the New York Times came out with intriguing news about cows and their contribution to global warming. According to the article, a cow’s expulsion of methane, either through burps or flatulence’s has “20 times the heat-trapping ability” than that of carbon dioxide. Both...... [view]

Posted By: EarthDay Posted On: Jun 4, 2009	Stadium Goes Green
A classic pastime and a noble cause are coming together to create an environmentally-friendly stadium for the New York Jets and Giants in the very near future. With the extensive audience that sports events attract, something like this is long overdue. Partnering with the EPA, the New...... [view]

Posted By: EarthDay Posted On: Jun 3, 2009	A Non-Native Threat to the Galapagos
Yesterday, MSNBC came out with some alarming news for the Galapagos region. This island, which is located in the Caribbean, contains a vast number of unique animals that are only native to this region. The Galapagos is also famous for the formation of Charles Darwin theory of evolution by...... [view]

Posted By: Duckey Posted On: Apr 21, 2009	Celebrate Earth Day!
Earth Day will be celebrated all over the world this year on April 22nd. It’s a day when we celebrate nature and educate ourselves on ways to help preserve the earth. There are so many fun things you can do with the kids on Earth Day, so don’t let the day go to waste! Here are a few ideas: ...... [view]

Posted By: fashionista Posted On: Apr 15, 2009	Earth Day 2009!
Hey everyone! Finally spring has arrived here in my hometown of Toronto! The first big event happening this spring is Earth Day; taking place next week Wednesday on April 22, 2009. As I thought to myself about Earth Day, the following thoughts came up: 1) What will I be doing for Earth...... [view]