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August 26, 2013
Carbon Pollution, Climate Policy, and the Built Environment: Transportation (Part II)
In last week’s installment of the Carbon Pollution, Climate Policy, and the Built Environment blog…
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August 20, 2013
Earth Overshoot Day 2013
Today—August 20—is Earth Overshoot Day 2013, the day when humanity officially exhausts nature’s budget for…
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August 15, 2013
A Billion Acts of Green: Slaying Vampire Energy
Back in 2010, Earth Day Network launched A Billion Acts of Green®, an effort to…
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August 9, 2013
The Evolving Challenges of Conservation
In an effort to preserve the immense biodiversity on our planet, conservation efforts have traditionally…
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August 5, 2013
New Study Reveals Impact of Global Warming on Marine Life
While the effect of climate change on land animal species is well-documented, our understanding of…
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July 26, 2013
The Effect of Nature on Cognition
Being outside for recess is what students look forward to every school day. People say…
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July 18, 2013
Gina McCarthy Confirmed as Administrator of EPA
EARTH DAY NETWORK FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Alex Standen (202) 518-0044 x 49 July 18,…
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July 3, 2013
413,000 New Trees Planted in 5 Countries
Earth Day Network has a longstanding commitment to protecting natural lands and preserving the environment…
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July 1, 2013
The Role of Schools in Preventing Childhood Obesity
A recent survey conducted by Field Research Corp. revealed an interesting public consensus about the…
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June 28, 2013
USDA Finalizes Nutrition Standards for “Competitive Foods” in Schools
Yesterday, USDA finalized the national school nutrition standards for vending machines, a la carte purchases,…