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Penguins Threatened Ecotourism Treasure
Friday, July 4, 2008

Penguin life has gotten more precarious since this 1913 NOAA photo. Penguin populations have been declining and shifting globally as a result of oil pollution, overfishing, guano mining (!) and increased coastal development, according to research by Dee Boersma from the University of Washington, pu.. .. read more..

The TH Interview: Ray Anderson—The Man with a Spear in his Chest (Part One)
Friday, July 4, 2008

Ray Anderson started his company, Interface , back in the 1970s to make carpet. Like any business man, he wanted to shake up the market and make a healthy profit, which he’s done, and Interface now has 17 manufacturing locations on four continents. But this is not business as usual. Not anymore. .. .. read more..

Growkids Means Smart Green Fundraising for Schools
Friday, July 4, 2008

School may be out for the summer, but the truth is that many PTA’s and school organizations start planning for next year’s fundraisers a good deal in advance. And there’s an eco-minded fundraising company called Growkids that’s offering 50% of the proceeds to your school or organization, a .. .. read more..

Portland's Bike Share Program Put on Hold
Friday, July 4, 2008

Bike-Share Put on Hold After eight months of reviewing potential contracts "aimed at finding a company to provide the service and maintain a fleet of rental bicycles," Portland, Oregon has put its bike-share plans on hold due to nagging logistical and funding issues. In essence, the city wants to s.. .. read more..

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