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Exploding Toads in a Hamburg Pond Baffle Scientists

More than 1,000 toads have puffed up and exploded in a Hamburg pond in recent weeks, and German scientists still have no explanation for what's causing the combustion, an official said Wednesday.

Many Old Computers Put to Use Again, Study Finds

More than half the old personal computers replaced by consumers last year were put to productive use instead of being dumped or stored away, according to a nationwide survey by MetaFacts, a San Diego research firm.

Taiwan Gets Tough on Trash as Space Runs Out

Sifting through garbage isn't something most people are very keen on but, in Taiwan, dodging the dirty duty could result in a fine of almost US$200. Every night, Chang watches her neighbors haul bags of trash past her laundry store to a street corner, where they wait for the wafting melody of Beethoven's Fuer Elise blared from loudspeakers to herald the arrival of the garbage truck.

Bush to Propose Oil Refineries at Ex-Military Bases

Under pressure over high energy prices, President Bush Wednesday will propose tackling the root causes of the problem by encouraging new oil refineries be built at closed military bases and jumpstarting construction of new nuclear power plants.

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SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY   NEWS

Forestry Now Florida's Economic Heavyweight

Oranges, make way, forestry is the top money maker in Florida agriculture, according to a new University of Florida study. Florida's forests have the greatest economic impact than any other sector in the state's $67 billion agricultural industry -- beating citrus, vegetables and other plants.

Tough Environmental Rules for New Housing Complexes

All new housing complexes that accommodate more than 1,000 people or generates 50,000 or more litres of sewage per day and buildings worth Rs 50 crore will have to get environmental clearance.

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NON PROFIT NEWS

National Pollution Prevention Roundtable Announces 9th Annual Most Valuable P2 Awards

Four Pennslyvania Oganization Recieve Children's Environmental Health Awards

Access to FL Intracoastal Waterway Protected

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