Visitors to national parks and forests are encouraged to use bear spray when they encounter grizzlies, but disposing of the bear spray canisters is a problem that students have addressed.
A new study examines series of small earthquakes occurring near the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport between Oct. 30, 2008, and May 16, 2009.
Contrary to popular belief, some disease causing bacteria may actually survive the composting process. Researchers report that campylobacter bacteria in cattle manure can survive composting and persist for long periods in the final product.
March 8 -- A California government coalition has issued a new environmental assessment on single-use and resusable bags.
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Researchers have calculated the energy and economic potential of urban solid waste, sludge from water treatment plants and livestock slurry for generating electricity in Spain. These residues are alternative sources of renewable energy, which are more environmentally friendly and, in the case of solid urban waste, more cost effective.
March 4 -- The Obama Administration has formally moved to end the national nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain.
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March 2 -- Appliance Recycling Centers of America reported a $3.3 million loss for 2009, with almost half of it -- $1.3 million -- coming in the fourth quarter.
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