As companies emerge from recession-induced hibernation, shake off hiring freezes, and start to cautiously advertise job openings again, they're finding an entirely different landscape than when they did their last round of recruiting.
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]]> who says beautiful vines and trellis gardening is too difficult or expensive?

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]]> A great explanation of the different types of composters and ways to compost.
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]]> Greenpeace yesterday released the third iteration of its Sustainable Seafood scorecard, as well as a hefty report about how overfishing is destroying not just ecosystems and the environment, but threatening the future of the fishing industry itself.
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]]> A look at some of the alternative cars with revolutionary technology that are under development, from the Scuderi split-cycle engine to the air car by Zero Pollution Motors and the Terrafugia Transition flying car.
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]]> Lots of hotels are giving themselves a nice green glossing these days, but the Sheraton Downtown Atlanta is truly uber-green...both in obvious ways and in (more importantly) HUGE ways behind the scenes!
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]]> Dozens of wind turbines could sprout within sight of the Mass. shoreline under a state blueprint with the promise of generating electricity and controversy.The draft plan would allow a series of small wind farms of up to 10 turbines each in coastal waters
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]]> Cleaning company startup Xeros Ltd and Cambridge Consultants have developed a washer that cuts water consumption by as much as 90%. Polarized polymer beads attract and absorb dirt and stains, and wash cycles are quicker than those in traditional machines.
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]]> The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a sweeping climate change bill today that will significantly change the way Americans use and produce energy.
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]]> There are two places on the Internet where you can find out how the $787-billion stimulus package is being spent. One is run by the federal government. The other by a West Coast tech company. Care to guess which does a better job?
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]]> The manufacture of everyday products is fuelling the destruction of the rainforests because raw materials like beef, palm oil and soy are being taken from illegally logged areas that are never replanted. For example palm oil, found in soaps and foods, is
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]]> TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian scientists are breeding a special type of cow designed to burp less, a breakthrough that could reduce a big source of greenhouse gases responsible for global warming.
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]]> Members of the Scottich parliament on Wednesday backed a binding goal to cut greenhouse gases by 42 percent by 2020 from 1990 levels, edging Germany into second place in a ranking of the most ambitious developed world targets.
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]]> Microsoft announced the launch of a new online home energy monitoring service. The service is called 'Hohm' and is being released as a beta to help people lower their energy bills by giving consumers detailed reports of energy usage.
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]]> Last weekend in Asheville, I saw not one, but TWO Smart Cars. And they were parked as only two tiny cars can park...
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]]> Gov. Mark Sanford ranks in the top 50 based on the total amount that he spent on trips paid by his office and those paid by the state Commerce Department. Sanford has traveled to China, Argentina and Brazil through the Commerce Dept.....$21,488.....
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]]> CNN) -- South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, just back from a secret trip to Argentina unknown to his staff or his wife, admitted Wednesday he has carried on an extramarital affair.

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]]> Looking for a worthy eco-friendly home improvement project? How about a patio built with recycled composite pavers that are ridiculously easy to install?
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