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New E.P.A. Rules Could Lead to Big Cuts in Methane Leaks from Oil and Gas Operations

The E.P.A. begins to plug leaky gaps in America’s oil and gas environmental rules. Agriculture next? Read more –  New E.P.A. Rules Could Lead to Big Cuts in Methane Leaks from Oil and Gas Operations ; ; ;

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Europe Trails U.S. in Cutting Air Pollution, W.H.O. Says

Air quality readings from 3,000 cities in 103 countries found that more than 80 percent of people in those cities were exposed to dangerous particle levels. Continue reading –  Europe Trails U.S. in Cutting Air Pollution, W.H.O. Says ; ; ;

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Researchers Aim to Put Carbon Dioxide Back to Work

Scientists are working on ways to recycle and reuse carbon dioxide, rather than storing it underground, to fight climate change. Visit site –  Researchers Aim to Put Carbon Dioxide Back to Work ; ; ;

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Wait, What’s That Noise? Cicadas, the New Batch, to Sound Siren Song in 5 States

Everything you need to know about the insects set to ascend from the ground after 17 years and seek mates with singing that sounds like a tiny maraca. More here –  Wait, What’s That Noise? Cicadas, the New Batch, to Sound Siren Song in 5 States ; ; ;

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Every Time You Use a Paper Towel, Think of This

Many of us carry out similar routines at restaurants, stores or an establishment with a public restroom. After using the facilities, we thoroughly wash our hands with soap and water, grab a bunch of paper towels, crumple them into balls, quickly dry our hands and toss the resulting garbage in the trash can on our way out.

We complete the process quickly and without thought, never to think of our paper towel encounter again or what happens to it after it gets picked up and taken to the landfill.

Its difficult to imagine something as simple as paper towel waste could have such a serious and devastating environmental impact, but the facts cant be ignored. As many as 51,000 trees per day are required to replace the number of paper towels used in the same amount of time. Globally, this amounts to 254 million tons of trash each year. Thats a lot of waste that ends up directly in our landfill.

While its been easy for my family of four to cut down on our paper towel usage in our home, we struggle when were outside the home to minimize our impact. I usually have my hands filled with either shopping bags or one of my children and the thought of limiting my paper towel usage is not on the forefront of my mind.

Then I learned through an engaging TEDx talk held in Portland, Oregon that there is a smarter and easier technique for drying my hands that doesnt require handfuls of paper towel or any more time and trouble.

Through his quick and fun video, Joe Smith demonstrates the technique he created: the shake and fold. It sounds like a silly dance routine but is actually a remarkably simple and efficient way to reduce the effect paper towel waste has on our environment.

Instead of grabbing a handful of paper towels, simply shake your hands twelve times, and then use a single, folded sheet to dab off the remaining moisture.

According to Smith, if everyone decided to dry off their hands with just one sheet, that would use 571 million less pounds of paper every year. That’s equivalent to nearly 5 million trees, which is something we can all breathe easy about.

I was unsure at first, so I decided to put Smiths method to the ultimate test. Could I successfully complete the shake and fold while managing the kids and my things?

His method not only passed with flying colors, but beat out my multiple paper towel ball clumping method! See for yourself and save a tree while you are at it!

Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of Care2, Inc., its employees or advertisers.

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How a North Pole Chat with Readers Led to an Online Sustainability Quest

How a reader Q&A during a reporting trip to the North Pole sea ice started a journalist’s journey into online inquiry on climate change and other “wicked” problems. Read the article –  How a North Pole Chat with Readers Led to an Online Sustainability Quest ; ; ;

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Dot Earth Blog: California’s Gas Gusher is Stanched, But Where are Tougher U.S. Rules on Leaks?

As the focus on the Aliso Canyon natural gas gusher fades, can the Obama administration keep its focus on tighter leak rules? Link to original:  Dot Earth Blog: California’s Gas Gusher is Stanched, But Where are Tougher U.S. Rules on Leaks? ; ; ;

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Zika Outbreak Could Be an Omen of the Global Warming Threat

In the coming decades, global warming is likely to increase the range and speed the life cycle of the particular mosquitoes carrying viruses like Zika. Excerpt from:  Zika Outbreak Could Be an Omen of the Global Warming Threat ; ; ;

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Dot Earth Blog: New Study Finds Persistent Peril from Urban Coal Soot in China and Indoor Smoke in India

In Chinese cities and India’s rural households, millions remain at risk from power plant pollution and smoky cooking and heating fires. See original article:  Dot Earth Blog: New Study Finds Persistent Peril from Urban Coal Soot in China and Indoor Smoke in India ; ; ;

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White Dwarf Issue 107: 13th February 2016 (Tablet Edition) – White Dwarf

The ancient Space Wolf returns! That’s right, Ulric the Slayer, greatest and most ancient of the Space Wolves’ Wolf Priests returns, and alongside him a brand new Space Wolves Iron Priest. We’ve got a first look at these heroes of Fenris, including painting guides for each of them in Paint Splatter and full rules for […]

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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up – Marie Kondo

This New York Times best-selling guide to decluttering your home from Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes readers step-by-step through her revolutionary KonMari Method for simplifying, organizing, and storing. Despite constant efforts to declutter your home, do papers still accumulate like snowdrifts and clothes pile up like a tangled mess of noodles? Japanese cleaning consultant […]

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Codex: Space Wolves – Wulfen Edition (Enhanced Edition) – Games Workshop

Codex: Space Wolves: Wulfen Edition is your complete guide to the armies of the Space Wolves. Inside you will find the ancient origins and glorious history of this First Founding Chapter, their frozen home world of Fenris, and their unique weapons of war. As well as rules for fielding a Space Wolves army in your […]

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How to Raise the Perfect Dog – Cesar Millan & Melissa Jo Peltier

From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer , the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, […]

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Spark Joy – Marie Kondo

Japanese decluttering guru Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up  has revolutionized homes—and lives—across the world. Now, Kondo presents an illustrated guide to her acclaimed KonMari Method, with step-by-step folding illustrations for everything from shirts to socks, plus drawings of perfectly organized drawers and closets. She also provides advice on frequently asked questions, such as whether to […]

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Codex: Space Wolves – Wulfen Edition (Tablet Edition) – Games Workshop

Codex: Space Wolves: Wulfen Edition is your complete guide to the armies of the Space Wolves. Inside you will find the ancient origins and glorious history of this First Founding Chapter, their frozen home world of Fenris, and their unique weapons of war. As well as rules for fielding a Space Wolves army in your […]

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Warzone Fenris: Curse of the Wulfen (Tablet Edition) – Games Workshop

For ten millennia, the fate of the 13th Company has been a mystery. Now, as strange Warp storms roar into being across the Imperium, the truth of the Wulfenkind is about to be dramatically revealed. The Space Wolves race to the rescue of their lost brothers, doing battle with tides of Daemons and scribing bold […]

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Warzone Fenris: Curse of the Wulfen (Mobile Edition) – Games Workshop

For ten millennia, the fate of the 13th Company has been a mystery. Now, as strange Warp storms roar into being across the Imperium, the truth of the Wulfenkind is about to be dramatically revealed. The Space Wolves race to the rescue of their lost brothers, doing battle with tides of Daemons and scribing bold […]

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Dogtology – J. Lazarus

Dog· tol· o· gy noun 1. The belief in Dog. 2. The system of rituals, practices, and behaviors engaged in by Dogtologists. Chew on this. As humans, we have a deep need to believe . . . a need to relate to something greater and more ideal than ourselves. Perhaps that’s why so many millions […]

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The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition) – Monks of New Skete

For more than thirty years the Monks of New Skete have been among America's most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond. In their two now-classic bestsellers, How to be Your Dog's Best Friend and The Art of Raising a Puppy, the Monks draw on their experience as long-time breeders of […]

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