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Earth Day 2010

Earth Day 2010 is 40th anniversary of the April 22 event started by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970. Nelson began the tradition, founded to increase environmental awareness and promote federal legislation to resolve ecological crises after visiting a college "teach in." Nelson visited...

15 of the Deadliest Corporations

15 of the Deadliest Corporations

These U.S. corporations, if they were individual human beings, would be locked up for life. Instead, they continue raking in the big bucks. Human rights abuses, murder, war, eco disasters, and animal exploitation keep these evil companies raking in the green. Prepare to be disgusted.

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Chrysler to Build Eight Speed Transmission

Chrysler is funding a major upgrade to their Kokomo, Indiana, manufacturing facility, where they will begin to build the industry's first eight speed automatic transmission.  The eight speed transmission will optimize fuel mileage and ensure smooth power delivery across a wide range of vehicles....

Tap Water in 31 U.S. Cities Contains Carcinogen Hexavalent Chromium

Tap Water in 31 U.S. Cities Contains Carcinogen Hexavalent Chromium

A probable carcinogen Hexavalent Chromium, a probable carcinogen, has been detected in the drinking water of 31 cities within the United States. The Environmental Working Group sampled and analyzed drinking water across the nation. The group determined the same substance made famous by the film...

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How to Prepare for a Career as a HVAC Technician

In the current economy, the most abundant jobs are those related to trade careers such as HVAC technician. If you are interested in working as an HVAC Technician, getting the proper training and preparation is critical. In the article below, adapted from How to Become A HVAC Technician, we've...

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Obama's Record Breaking Budget Deficit

President Barack Obama released his 2010 Budget early today. Obama's budget allows for a record breaking deficit of over $3.8 trillion dollars, with George W. Bush setting the former deficit record of $4.54 billion. Obama's plan focused on alleviating recession, creating new jobs, tax cuts for...

What Is Renewable Energy ?

What Is Renewable Energy ?

Renewable Energy is a growing industry in the United States as we attempt to become energy independent. Some popular forms of renewable energy are wind, and solar power. "The term renewable energy generally refers to electricity supplied from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar...

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Is Bottled Water Bad for the Environment?

Bottled water does not contain any harmful chemicals, but some people (especially environmentalists) are wondering if the production process puts unnecessary strain on the world resources. That’s because bottled water production uses a lot of fossil fuels. The bottle is made of plastic, which must...