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Mercury levels in Pacific fish may double by 2050

Posted by plantitfilm on Monday, 26 August 2013 in Food

University of Michigan and University of Hawaii researchers claim to have solved a long-standing scientific mystery: how does mercury get into open-water fish? The researchers maintain they have an answer, and that their research indicates that mercury levels in Pacific fish will rise in the coming ...

Are We Up To The Challenge of Climate Change?

Posted by thatsenough on Saturday, 15 June 2013 in Climate Change

It can be hard for youth to deal with the overwhelming effects of climate change. But, by taking action, we can erode the hold that oil, fracking, and coal has on people and the environment. by Sarah van Gelder "The level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere just hit 400 parts per million," I ...

Denmark to Reach 100% Renewable Energy Target by 2050

Posted by bchristo on Wednesday, 04 July 2012 in Energy Efficiency

Under a comprehensive strategy, Denmark is leading the world in renewables by Carin Hall According to Denmark's Energy Strategy 2050, the country's aims are to reduce fuel consumption 33 percent by 2020 and to achieve complete independence from fossil fuels by 2050. How? Numerous new wind project...