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Saving Mother Earth
Scientists struggle daily trying to pinpoint exactly where it is. Or, for that matter, exactly how big it is. But, without a doubt, they know it is there. The amorphous it is a giant glob of solid waste, essentially a water-logged landfill---a dump---that research indicates is at least as big as t....
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La Voz "greening efforts"
La Voz has been in business for over 36 years and we, too, join the many corporations wanting to save and clean the environment. Some of our greening efforts include:
Recycle old issues - made into piñatas
Office/newspaper files are saved digitally
Recycle other paperwork
Changing from paper invo....
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Campeón medioambiental
Un activista líder y voz del movimiento verde es el ex vicepresidente Al Gore. En 2007, Gore, junto con varios miembros de la facultad de CU-Boulder, fueron galardonados con el premio Nobel de la Paz por su trabajo en el Grupo Intergubernamental de Expertos sobre el Cambio Climático (IPCC) --- un ....
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Environmental champion
A leading activist and voice of the green movement is former Vice President Al Gore.
In 2007, Gore along with several CU-Boulder research faculty, were honored with the Nobel Peace Prize for their work on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)---a report detailing scientific basis fo....
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Energy, energy!
As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. So making smart decisions about your home’s heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system can have a big effect on your utility bills - and your comfort.
Change your air filter regularly
Check your filter every....
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Xcel Energy tips and rebates
Did you know that something as simple as changing a light bulb can have a significant impact on the environment and on your energy costs? As part of its commitment to being an environmental leader, Xcel Energy offers consumers programs, rebates and tips that can help them save money and lead a gre....
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NEAP moves into action
In honor of Earth Day, hundreds of volunteers from all over Denver will bring neighborhood energy action to Denver’s Five Points and Swansea neighborhoods on Saturday, April 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Neighborhood Energy Action Partnership (NEAP) is a group of community partners working toget....
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Our most precious resource
Did you know that outside watering accounts for about half of a household’s water use? Save water and money this summer by following these simple conservation tips.
• Don’t water between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., when more water will be lost to evaporation during the hot summer days, and never water mor....
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2010 EARTH DAY EVENTS
The NREL Visitors Center invites you to a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on Thursday April 22. The location will be the NREL Visitors Center, 15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden, Colo. Visit nrel.gov/visitors_center/ to learn more about all the earth day events.
Participant Media....
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Earth Day, everyday in Japan
Never have I seen a cleaner and greener country than Japan. When you walk down the street, you see nothing but tidily swept sidewalks and streets. They don’t just recycle here. Recycling almost sounds too simple for what the Japanese do. Bottles are separated from cans. Labels are peeled off, caps....
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Energy Star home
Reduce your carbon footprint! Leaving your car at home twice a week can cut greenhouse gas emissions by 1,600 pounds per year. Save up errands and shopping trips so you need to drive fewer times. If you commute to work, ask if you can work from home at least some days, and you’ll reduce air pollut....
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Water World conserves
Water is one of Colorado’s most valuable resources. That’s the reason Water World, one of the nation’s largest water parks located right here in Denver, has been conserving water for years. While it is true that the park uses millions of gallons of water each year to run its 45 attractions, it is ....
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