Wetlands Funding Approved by U.S. House

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Friday, 15 September 2006
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved legislation to reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. The bill, which was passed by lawmakers without debate, authorizes $375 million to fund wetlands conservation programs over the next five years. (ENS)
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Top Ten Good News of 2006!

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Wednesday, 20 December 2006
With casualties in Iraq reaching record numbers, the war in Lebanon punctuating the continuing crises in the Middle East and the ongoing slaughter in Darfur, 2006 looked to be (in the headlines) a year without hope. Add up all the good news, however, and the world reemerges looking a whole lot brighter. Steady progress to reverse global warming, species decline, oil dependence and disease in 2006 alongside hopeful trends toward peace and sustainability make it worthy of congratulations. Presenting the 8th Annual Top Ten Good News Stories of the Year...
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Scotland Set to Smash 30% Recycling Target

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Friday, 23 November 2007
"Scotland is within touching distance of its 2008 target on recycling - more than a year ahead of schedule." (Scotsman.com)
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Honda to Build Zero Waste Plant in Indiana

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Saturday, 01 July 2006
hondaanncmentHonda just announced the construction of a $550 million automobile plant in Decatur County, Indiana, to build fuel-efficient vehicles and employ 2,000 Hoosiers.

With a vision of sustainability, Honda wants to create a "zero waste-to-landfill" factory. They say their goal is for the plant in Indiana to have "the smallest environmental footprint of any Honda auto plant in North America." . . .

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Clean Up the World Weekend Mobilizes Millions

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Thursday, 14 September 2006
coastline_cleanupSome 35 million volunteers from 122 countries are expected take part this weekend in rubbish-clearing efforts along coastlines and waterways across the globe as part of the annual Clean Up the World Weekend. Volunteers will pick up trash on beaches, in villages and at various other sites around the world, among them Australia’s Sydney Harbour, the Nile River in Egypt, and Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach.
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