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<description>Environmental news without the greenwash.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:26:09 UTC</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Photos of 2009]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:26:09 UTC</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Photos are sometimes better than a thousand videos. The captured moment in time can make for deeper contemplation of the situations that surround and numb us everyday. Some we could only begin to imagine. Here Nat. Geo. does one of those things it does best showing use the familiar in new and unusual ways. They also show us the frozen moments you may never really see or understand without being t<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Greening of the Pope]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:22:46 UTC</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA["If you want to cultivate peace, protect creation," writes Pope BenedictXVI. Every year the Pope makes a speech on the World Day of Peace. Thank goodness we get it before that and this year just in time for the Cop15. If only he would give his speech there since technically he is the leader of the Vatican. But for now we will just have to read it online and hope that some of the world leaders wil<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East Blogging for Peace]]></title>
<link>http://www.naturallynews.org/culture/middle-east-blogging-for-peace/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:31:58 UTC</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<br />Environmental education and blogging can bring together people that might otherwise be killing each other. The United Religions Initiative is bring together 15 important journalists and bloggers from English Hebrew and Arabic speaking countries. They will have a chance to share and encourage younger and newer environmental writers of many faiths.<br /><br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Punishing Greenwash]]></title>
<link>http://www.naturallynews.org/culture/punishing-greenwash/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:15:40 UTC</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[U.K. shows business that green wash will be sought out exposed and punished. Those who are consistently reducing emissions and upgrading standards will be left alone to self regulate saving business money overall.<br /><br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Consume a Love Story]]></title>
<link>http://www.naturallynews.org/culture/consume-a-love-story/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:53:11 UTC</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Have you ever heard of "buy nothing day"? what is your initial gut reaction to this concept? The idea of having the day on the day after Thanksgiving puts a deeper spin on it. If it feels like you are being told and it has the opposite effect maybe you should try the Consumerholics Anonymous. <br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Chevron Refuses  Environmental Responsibilities.]]></title>
<link>http://www.naturallynews.org/culture/chevron-refuses-environmental-responsibilities-/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:31:01 UTC</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The back and forth rigamoral of the international legal systems is once again making the people and their environment the continual victims. Does Chevron/Texaco even care that peoples lives weigh in the balance here. Is there anything we can do to encourage a settlement. Is there a more responsible oil company I can purchase my petrol from?<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[China Greener than US by 2020?]]></title>
<link>http://www.naturallynews.org/culture/china-greener-than-us-by-2020/</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:45:35 UTC</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<br />Will China announce a massively deeper emissions cuts compared to the U.S.? Imagine the implications to business at the very least we may be able to feel a little less guilt over all the products we buy. Wow this could be very embarrassing. Yes, an international battle to see who can be greener. Patriotism takes another hue.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Can't Hold The People's Republic Down]]></title>
<link>http://www.naturallynews.org/culture/cant-hold-the-peoples-republic-down/</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:39:25 UTC</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA["Given what [deputy secretary-general] Lu Zhiyi has said to us, we think [our suspicions] are basically correct.That's why he hasn't dared to deny it.," said  Wu a middle class home owner from the Bijiayuan housing complex in Guangzhou. As the middle class of China begins to rise and the proliferation of the internet and social networking becomes so pervasive even the iron fist behind the rubber <br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Recycle First, Ban Later]]></title>
<link>http://www.naturallynews.org/culture/recycle-first-ban-later/</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:32:18 UTC</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<br />Its a common sense la. If the bags are helping you get the groceries sold and out the door they are your resposibility almost as much as they are the consumers. This should apply to more than just grocery bags. If you are selling batteries and flourescent light bulbs (with mercury in them) you should provide a place to recycle them. This should go all the way back to the manufacturer. Consumers<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Navajo and Hopi Nations at Odds On Environmentalists ]]></title>
<link>http://www.naturallynews.org/culture/navajo-and-hopi-nations-at-odds-on-environmentalists-/</link>
<comments>http://www.naturallynews.org/culture/navajo-and-hopi-nations-at-odds-on-environmentalists-/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:10:26 UTC</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA["Environmentalists are good at identifying problems but poor at identifying feasible solutions," said Shirley. "Most often they don't try to work with us but against us, giving aid and comfort to those opposed to the sovereign decisionmaking of tribes." This comes after the Hopi tribe unanimously approved a resolution stating that groups such as Sierra Club and others are no longer allowed on the<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dalai Lama Celebrates]]></title>
<link>http://www.naturallynews.org/culture/dalai-lama-celebrates/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:23:27 UTC</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Dalai Lama now 71 will celebrate the 20th anniversary of his Nobel Peace Prize.  "The global issue, it should be number one," said the exiled Tibetan leader at a conference in Australia. Coal has made climate change a contested and prominent issue the land down under. <br /><br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Organized Crime Legitimized Deforesters]]></title>
<link>http://www.naturallynews.org/culture/organized-crime-legitimized-deforesters/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:03:12 UTC</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Rosewood and ebony  is a huge commodity and may possibly  be wiped out in the country of Madagascar. "Some of the world's unique forests, and the communities that rely on them, are being degraded beyond repair to feed our demand for luxury goods," said the director of Forest Campaigns at EIA, Andrea Johnson.<br /><br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Verizon's $486K in Penalties]]></title>
<link>http://www.naturallynews.org/culture/verizons-486k-in-penalties/</link>
<comments>http://www.naturallynews.org/culture/verizons-486k-in-penalties/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:59:41 UTC</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Sounds pretty bad but when you think about how big Verizon is. Well $500K isn't much. Even better is that they self identified these problems. I am actually proud of Verizon. They are a good corporate example Monsanto should take note. <br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Enviro Disrupto Creates Gender Gape]]></title>
<link>http://www.naturallynews.org/culture/enviro-disrupto-creates-gender-gape/</link>
<comments>http://www.naturallynews.org/culture/enviro-disrupto-creates-gender-gape/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:07:29 UTC</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<br />Incredible how environmental diruptions and the change in climate effects women so differently than men. Take water for instance. It seems a distant cause and effect  that the availability of water would effect the ability for women to be educated.  Guess who is more interested in getting in there and dealing with environmental issues directly and who would prefer to handle the issues with prod<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Thanks to Give]]></title>
<link>http://www.naturallynews.org/culture/thanks-to-give/</link>
<comments>http://www.naturallynews.org/culture/thanks-to-give/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:57:19 UTC</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Sometimes You just have to take stock in the things that maybe aren't so apparent. There are so many people that we should and would thank given the chance. Those around you probably deserve a little thanks as well.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Waste Down = Profits Up  ]]></title>
<link>http://www.naturallynews.org/culture/waste-down--profits-up-/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:34:19 UTC</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[In these tough economic times some may wonder where did all the money go. Banks that are now becoming energy savvy realize that much of the money is simply escaping out of inefficient  buildings. Here's how we can turn it around and maybe even make some money out of the situation.<br /><br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[San Fran Green Fest  makes the grade. ]]></title>
<link>http://www.naturallynews.org/culture/san-fran-green-fest-makes-the-grade-/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:16:35 UTC</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[They have added an extra waist bin to the usual row and a much tighter screening process so you don't have to squint as much at the attractions. It gets bigger every year and still the surprises abound. Its easy to see why SF is one of the leaders in green attitude and eco substance.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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