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Don't Miss Out On the September Days of Action
Written by greenlagirl   
09/09/2008
Get ready to get grassroots! Some big, bold, socio-enviro conscious events you won't want to miss are happening this month. Be part of the movement!   Park(ing) Day: Sept. 19. Replace asphalt with plants and art! That's the impetus behind Park(ing) Day, when green space-loving activists turn car parking spots into temporary urban parks. Groups in various cities across the nation — like Los Angeles, New York, and of course, San Francisco where the event began — are...
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The Baby Elephant in the Room
Written by BelindaMom   
09/08/2008
The Oregon Zoo was just blessed with a baby elephant. Georgia calls him “Little Cutie-Pie” and we’ve followed all the news about his birth and growth. His was a difficult start. Born to a mom who’d never witnessed a birth, and who had endured a 30-hour labor, he was nearly trampled until the keepers moved him out of danger. Slowly and cautiously, the keepers introduced him back to his mother, and now mom and baby have bonded, he’s nursing, and Little Cutie-Pie is healthy and...
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EPA Tightens Lawn Mower, Motor Boat Emission Rules
Written by jride   
09/08/2008
Exhaust-spewing lawn mowers and speed boats will get a green make-over under tough new rules from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designed to reduce smog and save millions of gallons of gasoline.

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Vitamin Linked to Brain Shrinking
Written by jride   
09/08/2008
A vitamin found in meat, fish and milk may help stave off memory loss in old age, a study has suggested.

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Make Mine Mead
Written by NG   
09/08/2008
After working for a beekeeper in Munich sampling and selling his wares, my tastebuds became enraptured by mead’s mellow flavor. Mead is basically wine made from honey instead of grapes, and variations of the homebrew can be found from Eastern Europe to Eritrea, and can be enjoyed chilled or heated and mulled with spices. Like any alcoholic beverage, there are some pretty expensive artisanal varieties, but assuming you’re not a mead connoisseur, you could always just make your own....
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Study: Sea Levels Won't Rise As Much As Predicted
Written by jride   
09/07/2008
Sea levels could rise between 2.5 and 6 feet this century as a result of global warming, a new study in the journal Science reports. That estimate is lower than some widely circulated figures, but still represents a serious threat to people who live near the coast.

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For the Brain, Remembering Is Like Reliving
Written by jride   
09/07/2008
Scientists have for the first time recorded individual brain cells in the act of summoning a spontaneous memory, revealing not only where a remembered experience is registered but also, in part, how the brain is able to recreate it.

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Go Back Green: Eco-Friendly Back-to-School Shopping Buys
Written by jride   
09/07/2008
Going “green” isn’t just a passing fad. It’s a way of living, and one all families should consider—especially during the time of year when you’re shopping ‘til you’re dropping for your kids’ back-to-school supplies.

[More at lime.com/livethechange]
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FDA Posts List of Potential Problem Drugs
Written by jride   
09/07/2008
The government on Friday began posting a list of prescription drugs under investigation for potential safety problems, in an effort to better inform doctors and patients.

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Asian Pollution Could Spur U.S., European Warming
Written by jride   
09/04/2008
Asian pollution from Asian power plants, cooking and heating could create summer hot spots in the central United States and southern Europe by mid-century, U.S. climate scientists reported on Thursday.

[More at lime.com/planet]
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