Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
Mercury is toxic when drinking water contains high concentrations of it. The most dangerous form is methylmercury, which arises naturally in mercury contaminination under low oxygen conditions.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Map of Mercury-Contaminated Water in U.S.", url: "http://cleantechlawandbusiness.com/cleanbeta/index.php/306/map-of-mercury-contaminated-water-in-us/" });
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Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
In 2000, roughly 6.1 billion people lived on the giant ball of dirt hurtling through space called Earth. The number has grown by about 77 million annually since. By 2025, the world's population will approach 8.0 billion, according to the United Nations Population Division.
More than any other single factor, life ...
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Monday, May 5th, 2008
The increased salinity of the U.S. water supply reflects the growing presence of dissolved solids in the surface and ground waters. These dissolved solids also contribute to water 'hardness.' Currently, the government does not regulate dissolved solids or salting. The areas shaded on the map shows regions of the country ...
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Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
The EPA announced the top 10 greenest universities today for the universities participating in the agency's Green Power Program. The rankings reflect the amount of green power as a percentage of total purchased electricity use. The Ivy League continues to be the deepest shade of green.
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Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
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No. 1 - Itaipu
14,750 MW
Brazil/Paraguay
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No 2 - Three Gorges
12,070 MW
China
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