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  1. First certified palm oil shipment just a bit of public relations lubrication?

    First certified palm oil shipment just a bit of public relations lubrication?

    greenpeace.org.uk » Greenpeace UK blogs - 4 hours ago

    This is part of Lake Suwakai, Runtu, where United Plantation's contractor constructed a road and stacked wood debris in the lake, presumably when the tidal lake was at its lowest. © Greenpeace The first shipment of

    Also tagged: climate change, forests, indonesia, climate, palm oil, peatlands, rspo, united plantations

  2. Diesel-Producing Fungus Discovered in Rainforest

    Diesel-Producing Fungus Discovered in Rainforest

    gas2.org » Gas 2.0 - Nov 7, 2008

    An ancient type of tree from deep within the Patagonian rainforest has been harboring a secret. Researchers from Montana State have discovered a fungus living on it that produces something almost identical to diesel —

    Also tagged: technology, research, cars, science, environment, alternative energy, transportation, diesel, biodiesel, biofuel, yale university, energy industry, msu, montana state university, myco diesel

  3. The Princess and Mark Linden present at the Breast Cancer Virtual Convention

    The Princess and Mark Linden present at the Breast Cancer Virtual Convention

    ireport.com » Latest iReports - Nov 5, 2008

    Her Royal Highness The Princess of Yaximixche attended this morning and evening the Breast Cancer Virtual Convention held at the Virtual Cancer Institute. The Princess is active supporter of the Association for

    Also tagged: cancer, secondlife, amazon, princess, royal, virtualworlds, sl, palace

  4. 5 Most Inspiring Tree House Hotels

    5 Most Inspiring Tree House Hotels

    environmentalgraffiti.com » Environmental Graffiti - Nov 4, 2008

    Tree House Lodge Save on the risqué Tarzan and Jane costumes and explore your inner animal at one of the world’s most breathtaking tree-top getaways. Whether it’s bare-bones lodging or some back-woods luxury these

    Also tagged: travel, holiday, vacation, hotels, tourism, nature, tree house, backpacking, green living

  5. Diesel producing fungus may offer an alternative to fossil fuels

    thaindian.com » Thaindian News - Nov 4, 2008

    Washington, Nov 4 (ANI): A team of researchers has found a fungus that produces a new type of diesel fuel, which holds great promise as it may offer an alternative to fossil fuels. According to Gary Strobel, from the

    Also tagged: national, ethanol, patagonia, crude oil, yale university, fungus, diesel fuel, genetic makeup, fungi, exotic plants, further research, montana state university, car manufacturers, collaborators, college of engineering, gary strobel, alternative to fossil fuels, beneficial microbes, private industry, ulmo

  6. Fungi Discovered in Patagonia Rainforest Could Be Used to Make Biodiesel

    Fungi Discovered in Patagonia Rainforest Could Be Used to Make Biodiesel

    gas2.org » Gas 2.0 - Nov 3, 2008

    American scientists have discovered a fungus deep in the Patagonian rainforest that makes biodiesel as part of its natural lifecycle . The fungus is the only organism that has ever been shown to produce such an

    Also tagged: energy, technology, manufacturing, found, cars, alternative energy, transportation, source, diesel, transport, biodiesel, patagonia, make, green, production, produce, biofuels, biofuel, manufacture, discovered, cellulose, fungus, used, jungle, fungal, fungi, patagonian, g roseum, gary strobel, strobel, gliocladium roseum, myco diesel

  7. Do Business At Jw Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa And Help Save A Rainforest

    pressabout.com » Press About - Oct 29, 2008

    JW Marriott Las Vegas Launches Green Meetings for Groups to Address Climate Change Las Vegas, October 29, 2008 — JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa is offering an innovative opportunity for its customers booking

    Also tagged: pr, donations, entertainment options, fingertips, sales department

  8. The Corpse Flower

    The Corpse Flower

    environmentalgraffiti.com » Environmental Graffiti - Oct 27, 2008

    Image: Tamaar Big, bold and beautiful, the Rafflesia arnoldii boasts the title of the largest flower in the world and can grow to massive proportions, with a flower diameter of up to one meter (three feet) and a hefty

    Also tagged: borneo, ecology, rafflesia, sumatra, rafflesia arnoldii, parasitic plant, corpse flower, largest flower in the world

  9. New Photo Book Proves That Chevron Caused Ecuador’s “Amazon Chernobyl”

    New Photo Book Proves That Chevron Caused Ecuador’s “Amazon Chernobyl”

    ecoworldly.com » EcoWorldly - Oct 24, 2008

    “We often hear of environmental catastophes but almost never meet the people who suffer the consequences.” Those are some of the introductory words of Lou Dematteis, one of the authors and photographers of the new

    Also tagged: pollution, book review, photos, book, oil, photographs, crude oil, chevron, amazon rainforest, ecuador, photo book, texaco, oil waste, indigenous groups, crude reflections, amazon chernobyl

  10. Coffee Drinkers Beware: Colombia Says “Peak Coffee” is Near

    Coffee Drinkers Beware: Colombia Says “Peak Coffee” is Near

    ecoworldly.com » EcoWorldly - Oct 20, 2008

    Just kidding. We aren’t running out of coffee. But Colombia now says worldwide demand will exceed production next year. Will this mean more habitat destruction as farmers rush to clear land to help meet the demands of

    Also tagged: brazil, coffee, espresso, beans, colombia, habitat destruction, peak coffee, shade grown coffee

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