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At this time of year, Egypt's hotels and cruise ships are packed with thousands of visitors eager to see the Great Pyramids or Luxor's famed Valley of the Kings. But a quietly growing eco-tourism movement is beginning to bring smaller groups to more out-of-the-way parts of Egypt, the places package tour operators don't visit.
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Forget about having a barbecue especially within 4,015 square miles of the Taj Mahal. Since it began to turn yellow like a set of smokers teeth you have to get final permission from the Supreme Court of India to have a festival there. The French don't seem to mind the bbq restrictions and are planing all sorts of festivities.

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In a measured approach parts of India are taking steps to build in a greener way. In particular anything that can save energy is a double bonus. "People realise that 35 per cent of the building operating cost is from energy consumption and by going green the savings could go up to 20 per cent or even more,” says Shiv Kishan Nandyala, CEO of Energy and Resources Institute based out of the Delhi.
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This one is a video its quite good and does explain in further detail why people are more encouraging the world leaders to act rather than protesting in the usual sense of the word. I feel like these people better plan a serious protest after this thing if it doesn't go the way they want it to. I am personally more concerned they will pass all this non-binding hoopla then just go on as usual. or
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It seems that the travel industry is finally having some self realization about its use and consumption of carbon based fuels. While at the same time those who are taking vacations are blatantly ignoring their impact on the environment. Some business people are really starting to see the importance of web based meetings.

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An inspiring non-profit organization is giving teachers the chance to find out more about the earth and environment. At no cost to these lucky teachers they learn about the areas they get to visit such as Alaska Colorado Hawaii and Costa Rica."It was a hands-on approach that I wish all my students could experience.It far surpassed my expectations. It was truly a trip of a lifetime," said one of t
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Justin Solondz a member of Earth Liberation Front (ELF) has been sentenced to three years in an American prison. Mr. Solondz became an activist at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. While in Washington he protested against the World Trade Organization. Solondz along with his girlfriend participated in a film documenting the protection of old growth forests.
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All but forgotten disaster at the Union Carbide facility in India will have another anniversary this one is its 25th. People still struggle in this densely populated area where the disaster may have affected as many as 500,000. Industry must be held accountable and victims must be compensated.

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Internet environmentalist in Mongolia are getting organized and spreading that organization world wide web style. They intend to translate articles into many languages. They also are taking on a visual component possible through video.
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It is just amazing that we don't have dedicated courts for environmental crimes. The prosecution delays point out that this is something necessary and within our scope to remedy. One thing in the prosecutions favor is a sharp decrease in acquittals of those who do make it through the courts.
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