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November 2010
Guide to Greener Technology
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Where can I find information on which electronics and their manufacturers are greener than others, with regard to components, manufacturing processes and end use efficiency? -- John Franken, New York, NY
Greenpeace Accuses Walmart in Beijing of Selling Tainted Produce
Original source: Global Times“Profit over people,” read the banner held by Greenpeace members at the Dajiaoting branch of Walmart in Beijing Thursday at 11 am, when the environmental protection organization gave the retail giant its Golden Scales Award for allegedly selling tainted produce.“The scale has two trays.
Federal Recycling Program Needed
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Given the environmental and economic benefits, why doesn’t the U.S. have a federal law mandating recycling nationwide? -- N. Koslowsky, Pompano Beach, FL
Fast Food Waste
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I work at a fast food place and I am appalled by the amount of unpurchased food we throw away.
What is Global Dimming
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard of global warming, of course, but what on Earth is “global dimming?” -- Max S., Seattle, WA Global dimming is a less well-known but real phenomenon resulting from atmospheric pollution.
58 organizations call on Commerce Group to drop its $100 million lawsuit against El Salvador
Milwaukee-based firm suing over decision to block its mining operations after evidence of massive water contaminationFirst hearing set for November 15 in Washington, DCMilwaukee, WI, Washington, DC:
Enjoy Meatless Mondays
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I know that some people abstain from meat on Fridays for religious reasons, but what’s the story behind “Meatless Mondays?” -- Sasha Burger, Ronkonkoma, NY Meatless Monday—the modern version of it, at least—was born in 2003 with the goal of reducing meat consumption by 15 percent in the U.S. and beyond.
Photos: The People of the Central Valley
As many as half a million people live in California's 220 unincorporated communities, or colonias. Toolville's water rights movement got the help of California Rural Legal Assistance' project for Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities, supported by PolicyLink.
U.S. Military – The World's Largest Polluter
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What is the U.S. military doing to reduce its carbon footprint and generally green its operations? -- Anthony Gomez, New York, NY
