| Cool Parks in Austin by Ki Gray |
| Austin is a city that values the environment and green space. This article looks at the different parks and greenbelts in Austin. |
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| Canopy Ecology: Its Vital Importance by Scott Miscall |
| Did you know that out of the 30 million types of organisms most of them stay in the forest's topmost portion? This portion is called the forest canopy. |
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| Utah Prairie Dog Threatened by Utah Land Development by Art Gib |
| Who would have thought that a small ground dwelling rodent would have such trouble maintaining its numbers. But that is currently what the Utah Prairie Dog is facing due to farm practices and human land development. |
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| Return Of The Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds by Janet Winter |
| It's time to clean out and refill your hummingbird feeders, because the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird "the king of nature's frequent flyers" is on its way back to the eastern U.S. |
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| Saving Reefs While Practicing Scuba Diving by Matthias Zeitler |
| If you are one of the scuba divers who really want to understand how serious can the coral reef's problems get then you should first know something about them. Coral reefs are the best habitats for many sea organisms and they are made of polyp masses, which constantly grow and a base that is made up of corals. |
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| Can Home Solar Energy Systems Save The Planet by Koz Huseyin |
| First off, the planet does not need saving, but we need to save ourselves. The Earth has been here a lot longer. Yes, we are doing damage, but the result could be the Earth wiping us out, and not the other way around. The question still comes can we do our bit, and use home solar energy systems to create more balance? |
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| Researching Bamboo - Where to Find the Information You Need by Jerry Work |
| For such a seemingly simple entity, bamboo can be a complex subject. Whether you're wanting to learn how to grow bamboo or researching the plant for another purpose, the resources mentioned in this article will save you a lot of time. |
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| Unusual Uses for Cork by Jerry Work |
| Cork is not a one trick pony. It can be used for some very interesting things outside of a wine bottle. |
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| Get Started Growing Bamboo by Jerry Work |
| Bamboo may be one of the very best candidates for a kind of plant to grow in or outside your home. Bamboo is attractive, can bloom in a multitude of colors (depending on the variety), and, once mature, can survive with relatively little maintenance. |
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| How to Build a Shelter in the Wilderness by Cory Doggett |
| The key to a peaceful and fulfilling trip into the wilderness is having appropriate shelter to protect members of the party from the elements. |
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| How Global Warming Is Affecting Ski Resorts by Roger Munns |
| Global warming is something many businesses are having to factor in - but for the ski industry in North America and Europe it's do-or-die. |
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| Strange and Unusual Uses for Bamboo by Jerry Work |
| You can literally wear bamboo, play bamboo, ride bamboo, eat bamboo, and live in a house made of bamboo. Here are some of the more unusual uses for this wonderful material. |
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| Exotic Flowers - Flowers with a Twist! by Jonathon Boundy |
| About the beauty and appeal of tropical flowers. |
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| Intelligence: The Most Important Wilderness Survival Tool by Cory Doggett |
| One of the biggest mistakes day hikers make is assuming they don't need to plan for wilderness survival. |
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| 40 Billion Barrel Downturn by Herbert Young |
| According to an article in World Oil Magazine entitled, Three super-giant fields discovered offshore Brazil, by Arthur Berman; three new offshore oil fields have been discovered in Brazil's Santos Basin. How does this new oil discovery compare with the largest oil field in the world, Ghawar in Saudi Arabia? |
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| Biofuels - Stay On Top Of The Coming Trends by Kevin Rockwell |
| Biofuels are an important part of the energy equation for the coming years. Get educated on how they work and what is being developed. |
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| The Magnificent National Parks of Andalucia by Sandra Lightowler |
| Besides great sunshine, delicious cuisine and a rich monumental heritage, Andalucia also offers its visitors ample opportunities to revel in its diverse flora and fauna that abound in its two magnificent national parks, 23 natural parks and 31 assorted natural reserves. |
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| Tchaikovsky Would Have Loved My Mockingbird! by Bob Alexander |
| The happiest Mockingbird in creation would have fit right in with the clamor of the 1812 Overture! |
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| Global Warming: The Significance of Rising Water Temperatures And Climate Change by Mike Hirn |
| The consequences of global warming are far-reaching. Scientists are studying warming waters all over the globe to determine the extent of this rise in temperatures. |
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| Alternative Energy Usage For Emerging Countries - More Tips by James Redder |
| Do you think the issue of alternative energy usage for emerging countries is an important one? With the world stage increasingly looking for ways to cut down global warming factors for emerging countries the idea of using alternative energy is gaining ground. To read more about why alternative energy usage for emerging countries is a good idea . . . |
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| Tips on Going Green within the Home and hence Save Some Money by Jim Haynes |
| A few random tips for at home, business and personal use about going green, helping the environment and hopefully creating a better and cleaner world for future generations. |
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| When Disaster Strikes and Dealing with Emergencies by William Doggett |
| Did you know that most injuries during disasters are caused not by the actual event but by lack of planning and lack of appropriate management? This means that in any major event, individuals have a huge impact on whether and how they survive. |
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| Bamboo: The Ultimate Construction Product by Jerry Work |
| Bamboo is a fine resource for use in construction. It grows quickly and in abundance, and is much stronger than wood. |
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| A Guide to Austin's Greenbelts by Ki Gray |
| This article gives you an Austinite's look into one of the most treasured natural attractions of central Texas: The Barton Creek greenbelt. |
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| Caribbean Ecocide or Where Did the Cancun and Playa Del Carmen Beaches Go? by Jack Deal |
| Cancun is Las Vegas South. Playa del Carmen is like Myrtle Beach. Que pasa? |
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