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US designates key areas of polar bear habitat across Alaska

Posted by AditiJ on 23/10/2009

We have long forgotten the phrase live and let live. It about time we start taking it seriously and show some humanity towards animals. An effort by the U.S. Department of the Interior certainly deserves appreciation. The department has today...

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Eco-friendly hostel for backpackers opened in Girdwood

Posted by AditiJ on 21/08/2009

Girdwood of Alaska is the ultimate destination to satisfy your desire for hiking, biking, rafting, paragliding, skiing, fishing and wildlife expedition. Thronged with tourists all year round, the ski resort community lacks spacious and affordable...

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Delta, Southwest, United, Others To Adopt Biodiesel for LAX Ground Equipment

Posted by Environmental Leader on 18/08/2009

An alliance of eight airlines at Los Angeles International Airport has agreed to a multi-year deal to use renewable synthetic diesel for ground service equipment operations.The deal, which calls for up to 1.5 million gallons of the synthetic fuel, will not take effect until late 2012, when the fu ...

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River rafting destinations calling the eco-conscious

Posted by AditiJ on 14/08/2009

Real fun, real rapids and real adventure! River rafting is a challenge as well as an experience no one can ever forget. There are amazing places around the world that enrich the river rats and thrill enthusiasts with the ultimate in river rafting. The...

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Aviation Industry Focuses on Sustainable Fuel Development

Posted by Environmental Leader on 14/07/2009

Several leading airline carriers have joined Boeing and members of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (SAFUG), an airline-led industry working group launched in 2008 that focuses on the commercialization and availability of sustainable biofuels. New members are Alaska Airlines, British Air ...

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