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Healthcare Sector Accounts for 8% of U.S. Carbon Footprint

Posted by Environmental Leader on 11/11/2009

The U.S. healthcare sector accounts for nearly a tenth of the country’s carbon-dioxide emissions, according to University of Chicago researchers. The research takes into account activities such as hospital care, scientific research and the production and distribution of pharmaceutical drugs ...

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Former Sears Tower May Sport World’s Tallest Green Roof

Posted by Environmental Leader on 03/11/2009

As the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere readies itself for a major energy efficiency overhaul, engineers have developed what may be the world’s tallest green roof.The Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, is spending about $200 million to $300 million to upgrade its ene ...

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Youth Producing Change: Call for Submissions:

Posted by Deadline: December 10, 2009 on 29/10/2009

The Human Rights Watch International Film Festival in partnership with Adobe Youth Voices seeks youth-produced film, video and animated works on human rights issues made by youth ages 19 and under for its third annual YOUTH PRODUCING CHANGE program. read more

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Chicago Botanic Garden Adds Solar-Electric Tram

Posted by Environmental Leader on 08/10/2009

A 12-person solar-electric tram has made its debut at the Chicago Botanic Garden.The tram was developed over the past four years by the Solar Electric Vehicle Co., which will provide such trams to parks, zoos and corporations across the country.The tram will be in operation this year through Oct. ...

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Human Rights Watch Honors Top Rights Defenders

Posted by Human Rights Watch on 06/10/2009

(New York) - Four courageous and tireless advocates of human rights - from Burma, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia and Russia - have been awarded the prestigious Alison Des Forges Defender Award for Extraordinary Activism, Human Rights Watch said today. read more

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