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Earth-Friendly Technology Real-World Solutions for Improving Our Environment Ozone.com Earth Friendly Search: Check out the latest headlines from Yahoo! Environment News [ headlines as of Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 3:19AM ] UK first in EU to get Merck's new Schmallenberg vaccine LONDON (Reuters) - British farmers will be the first in Europe to get a vaccine against Schmallenberg virus, a new livestock disease that hit the continent in 2011. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said on Tuesday that MSD Animal Health, a unit of Merck & Co, had been issued a licence for the new vaccine after an accelerated assessment to make it available this summer. As a result, farmers will be able to vaccinate sheep and cattle before most of them become pregnant, which is important as exposure to the virus can cause damage to foetuses. ... How Space Tourism Could Help Save Planet Earth SAN MATEO, Calif. â€” Opening spaceflight up to the masses could help spark a global conservation ethic that stems the tide of environmental destruction on Earth, NASA's science chief says. Who's Paying the Price for Global Warming? U.S. taxpayers have so far borne the brunt of climate change costs. David Biello reports Is Tornado Intensity Increasing? (Op-Ed) 'Crazy' Ants Driving Out Fire Ants in Southeast Check out the latest headlines from EarthWire/UK [ headlines as of Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 3:04AM ] MEPs question EU's energy strategy in the Balkans (News) MEPs and local NGOs worry that that the European Commission is bypassing civil society and environmental rules as it devises an energy strategy for the Western Balkan region. More 'ť MEPs OK law on cutting sulphur content in shipping fuels (News) The European Parliament has approved legislation to slash sulphur levels in shipping fuels, a move environmentalists say will help prevent thousands of deaths linked to maritime pollution. More 'ť EU biofuels claim challenged by academic study (News) German researchers have unveiled evidence suggesting that EU claims, according to which locally-produced rapeseed biodiesel cut back at least 38% of greenhouse gases (GHG) compared with fossil fuels, are unfounded. More 'ť China keen to avoid EU's CO2 market problems (News) China is considering price control mechanisms and tightly regulated markets for its emissions trading schemes (ETS) in a bid to avoid the price volatility and scandals that have hit Europe's ETS, as surveys show the country has reached European per-capita emission levels. More 'ť The EU must come together on the green climate fund (Analysis) Lives and livelihoods in vulnerable countries hang in the balance while rich countries bicker over who will disburse climate cash, argues Wendel Trio of Climate Action Network Europe. More 'ť Check out the latest headlines from NPR Environment [ headlines as of Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 3:09AM ] Measuring The Power Of Deadly Tornadoes Tornado strength is currently measured on what is called the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which gives the tornado a rating from 0 to 5 based on estimated wind speeds and the severity of the damage. Forecasters Had Chance To Warn Moore, Okla., Before Tornado Melissa Block talks to Jon Hamilton about the science of tornadoes. Calif. Law To Require Ships To Cut Pollution California is about to become the first state to require shore power at its ports. A new law mandates at least half of a shipping line's fleet to shut down their diesel engines and plug into shore-side electric power when they unload their cargo. It's part of a larger effort to cut pollution at the state's busiest ports, but costs have been a sticking point. Impossible Choice Faces America's First 'Climate Refugees' The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the tiny town of Newtok, Alaska, could be completely underwater by 2017. Its 350 residents must relocate or stay to face the floods, but a move is easier said than done. Afghan Mineral Treasures Stay Buried, Hostages To Uncertainty Afghanistan is believed to be home to world-class mineral deposits, valued at up to $3 trillion and offering hope for the country's economic future. But in the current environment of uncertainty, investors are nervous and it could be many years before Afghanistan strikes pay dirt. Check out the latest headlines from MetaEfficient [ headlines as of Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 3:09AM ] Efficient Products I Like In 2013 Here are some efficient products I like in 2013. I’ve tested all these products and found that they perform well. Generally, I like things that are ultralight and ultradurable. I also look for things that are sustainably made and come with lifetime warranties. For purchase things, I like Amazon and REI, due to their efficient… [Continue Reading] Fan Creates Tempest In Your Room Using Just 133 Watts Lasko is a company that still makes its fans in the USA. I like their all-metal fans because they are very durable, and the parts can be replaced by Lasko. They also come with a two-year warranty. The fan featured here is the Lasko 20″ High Velocity Floor Fan, and it will move a huge… [Continue Reading] The Best Portable Headphones Of 2013 In A Nutshell I’m chosen the V-MODA M-80 as my pick for the Best Portable Headphone Of 2013. This headphone is extremely durable, and it has excellent sound. It comes with a two year warranty, and life-time warranty that allows you get 50% off a replacement headphone. The Design Details Out of all the portable… [Continue Reading] The Stealth Toilet Uses Only 0.8 Gallons Per Flush In the U.S., toilets account for 30% of indoor water use, but this is mostly due to their inefficient designs. So I was pleased to find the Stealth Ultra-High-Efficiency Toilet toilet by Niagara. This is probably the most water efficient flush toilet available for residential use. The Stealth (great name by the way) uses only 0.8 gallons… [Continue Reading] VPNs That Take Privacy and Anonymity Seriously VPN or â€śvirtual private networkâ€ť is the easiest way to make your internet activities private. If you want to browse the web privately or share files privately, a VPN will encrypt and redirect your connections anonymously. When you are connected to a VPN, all the data leaving your computer is encrypted. Check out the latest headlines from Treehugger.com [ headlines as of Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 2:54AM ] Swedish design makes castor oil cool Dirk Winkel's slick desk lamp uses a bioplastic free of fossil fuel. Amazon deforestation rate up 88 percent over last year Despite a steady decline in deforestation in recent years, the latest figure suggests indicate a change of direction. Finalize Tier 3 Tailpipe Standards -- For Our Kids, Our Health, and Our Future New vehicle emission and fuel standards proposed by the EPa will reduce pollution, save gas, protect public health, and create jobs. UK driver knocks cyclist off bike, brags about it on Twitter... This one will go into the "no comments" and "speaks for itself" category. What are the world's top 10 favorite animal species? To celebrate its 10th anniversary, ARKive asked its users to vote for their favorite species. Over 14,000 votes from 162 countries have been cast, and now the results are in.
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