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  • Sun and Wind Alter Global Landscape, Leaving Utilities Behind

    September 13, 2014 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Germany, Bremerhaven

    With climate change continuing as a threat to the planet’s health, Germany has contributed efforts to curb greenhouse gases by installing wind turbines and solar panels to generate renewable energy. Germany’s commitment and financial investment in renewable energy beats other industrial countries but, at the present, the cost is still high.

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  • Scott Paper's Tube-Free Toilet Paper Cuts Down On Waste

    September 02, 2014 |

    NationSwell |

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    Response Location: United States

    Every year, more than 17 billion toilet paper cardboard tubes are thrown into the trash. To cut down on waste and make the tissue more eco-friendly, Scott Naturals line of toilet paper is eliminating the inner tube altogether.

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  • Man-Made Wetlands Turn Toilet Water Into Tap Water

    August 27, 2014 |

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    Response Location: United States, Fairfield, Texas

    Facing repeated droughts, Texas is pioneering a method to turn wastewater into drinking water. Although the process is not quick, the results have lead to an additional 65,000 gallons of drinking water and benefited the local environment, providing wildlife with a new habitat.

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  • How Highway Underpasses are Saving Panthers in Florida

    August 14, 2014 |

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    Response Location: United States, Florida

    According to the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission, there are fewer than 180 panthers left in the state due to high rates of animal-vehicle collision. Now, the state is trying to prevent further harming the species by introducing specially designed technology, including highway underpasses and roadside animal detection systems.

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  • The Roads Scholar

    August 13, 2014 |

    High Country News |

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    Response Location: United States, Missoula, Montana

    Many wildlife are killed each year as they are hit by cars when crossing highways. Montana built crossing structures over high risk sections of highways, such as grass covered tunnels, for animals to cross safely and reduce car accidents.

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  • Minnesota starts to think about re-using wastewater

    August 04, 2014 |

    Minnesota Public Radio |

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    Response Location: United States, Mankato, Minnesota

    Mankato, where treated wastewater is used for everything from irrigation to industrial cooling, is one of the few places around this water-rich state where water is being recycled in this way. But as concerns about the availability of groundwater rise in certain parts of the state, interest in reusing wastewater is growing.

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  • On Columbia, ‘just add water' seems to be working

    August 02, 2014 |

    The Seattle Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Brewster, Washington

    New water management technology implemented along the Columbia has significantly helped the fish population - specifically salmon - return to healthy numbers and has restored much of the community and industry that revolves around the river, including for native peoples.

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  • LED street lighting kindles interest in Michigan

    July 10, 2014 |

    Midwest Energy News |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    As the traditional sodium vapor lamps used for decades in street lights begin to burn out and need replacement, many municipalities, like Detroit, are turning to LED lighting - thanks to rebates and conscientious consumer demand. Though they sometimes have higher up-front costs, LEDs have multiple benefits including long-term cost savings (as they require less maintenance), increased energy efficiency, better lighting that can help decrease crime, and less light pollution and glare.

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  • Quest to save groundwater aims at love for lush, green lawns

    July 10, 2014 |

    Minnesota Public Radio |

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    Response Location: United States, St. Paul, Minnesota

    New technology, more aggressive pricing structures, and shifting attitudes are beginning to change how some Minnesotans view and care for their lawns.

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  • The Art of Water Recovery

    July 10, 2014 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Philippines, Manila, Metro Manila

    While California is experiencing its worst drought in history, The World Bank estimates that water systems worldwide have real losses (leakages) of 8.6 trillion gallons per year, about half of that in developing countries. A new leak detection system aims to save 10 billion gallons of water, 7 million gallons of diesel, and 33 gigawatts of electricity over 10 years.

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