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A Hero of The Plant Kingdom: The Crop That Saved The Whale

by Mr Ghaz in Issues, October 27, 2009
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Therefore, the jojoba may be considered a true hero of the plant kingdom. Not only has it saved the sperm whale, it has also provided a number of practical benefits and promised increase prosperity for the inhabitants of some of the world’s harshest regions. Given the jojoba’s amazing versatility, how did we ever manage without it?

Feeding The Hungry

by Ruby Hawk in Issues, September 28, 2009
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Feeding the world’s hungry is a goal that can be attained with programs to teach farmers in poor countries how to fertilize depleted soil and produce larger crops.

Bamboo an Eco Friendly Alternative to Cotton

by rekon hall in Activism, September 4, 2009
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In the world of fashion, bamboo became a favorite for use clothing and dance yoga due to its very soft texture. Bamboo is also spied to be a sustainable alternative to cotton.

Be Bee Wise

by Goldrush2000 in Activism, August 12, 2009
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Bees are dying out. What can you do?

Are Clones the Future?

by mahalo856 in Future, August 7, 2009
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This article explains a little bit about genetic engineering. It shows what cloning is possible, but the consequences of it. It also shows other examples of types of genetic engineering.

Ebay Greening: The Other Side

by Marie Antoinette in Activism, July 14, 2009
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This presents an easy, hassle-free avenue to join the “green society” in an effort to save the planet. This less discussed side of Ebay can make your “green transition” less painful, economic and faster.

Trees are Beautiful, Useful But Seriously Threatened

by Kyra Nova in Issues, July 5, 2009
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Showing how this is true today.

Global Warming and Effects of Environmental Pollution

by Mr Ghaz in Issues, June 26, 2009
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When the sun’s rays shine on the Earth, part of the light energy is absorbed as heat by the Earth’s surface while the rest is reflected back into the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases act like the glass surface of a greenhouse and reflect the heat back to the earth, resulting in an increase in temperature.

Chinese Fung Shui: Wealth

by HelloMickey in Folklore, June 25, 2009
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Useful Chinese Fung Shui knowledge.

Folklore Behind Garden Plants and Herbs

by writecorner in Folklore, April 7, 2009
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Many garden herbs and plants are part of unusual superstitions in mountain communities. Learn the unique properties these herbs and plants supposedly possessed in old-time folklore.

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