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Addicted To Drinking Water

By | Published: April 20, 2009
An Associated Press investigation found that U.S. manufacturers, including major drugmakers, have legally released at least 271 million pounds of pharmaceuticals into waterways. These drugs often find their way to drinking water sources. The report said, “Hundreds of active pharmaceutical ingredients are used in a variety of manufacturing, including drugmaking: For example, lithium is used [...]
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NASA-Funded Carbon Dioxide Map of U.S. Released on Google Earth

By | Published: February 20, 2009
from NASA Interactive maps that detail carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion are now available on the popular Google Earth platform. The maps, funded by NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy through the joint North American Carbon Program, can display fossil fuel emissions by the hour, geographic region, and fuel type. A science [...]
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The Oil Industry On Cap And Trade

By | Published: February 19, 2009
by Widgette.com Cap and trade is a government and business plan to help reduce human induced climate change. Under such a plan, polluters are taxed if they go over the cap. Companies that pollute under the cap are given credits that they can trade in the commodities markets. The system has been in place in [...]
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