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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
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:
The "Emissions Power" is a Myth
Despite China’s total carbon emission, which shows China is a major CO2 emitter, its per-capita emissions in 2007 were only 4.6 tons, less than 25 percent of the United States and only half of the EU.Additionally, China has done the best job in CO2 emission reduction in the world through its strenuous effort in recent years.
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
