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Our Planet - Week of October 19th, 2008
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| |  | NEWS THIS WEEK |  | Bush Opens Parks to Mountain Bikes
Environmentalists are incensed at a new Interior Department plan to allow mountain bikes on trails in U.S. national parks.
Go to all articles - Go to this article |  | Consumer Guides to Sustainable Sushi
Environmentally conscious consumers can now relax about eating sushi. As long as they consult one of three new guides from leading ocean conservation groups, that is.
Go to all articles - Go to this article | | | Reporting by Roddy Scheer
| | THIS WEEK'S COMMENTARY |  | COMMENTARY: The Oily Truth about Asbestos
Asbestos Risks Remain All Too Real as Our Oil Consumption Continues
U.S. oil refineries not only pollute our air, but they also contain high levels of asbestos, a naturally occurring, but highly toxic, mineral. And previous exposure to asbestos is the only confirmed cause of pleural mesothelioma, also known as asbestos cancer. By Dave Latimer
Go to all articles - Go to this article | | IN THE CURRENT ISSUE OF E | | UPDATES |  | Better Belching
The oil of cashew shells, when added to cattle’s diet, may reduce by 90% the methane gas produced when they belch. By Jessica Rae Patton
Go to all articles - Go to this article | | FEATURES |  | Taking Back the EPA
Fixing the Agency That Bush Broke
Bush stripped the agency of its power and left its credibility in question. Here’s what’s needed from a new administrator. By Jori Lewis
Go to all articles - Go to this article | | EARTHTALK |  | Week of 10/19/2008
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the story with LED light bulbs that are reputed to be even more energy-efficient than compact fluorescents?
Dear EarthTalk: Used motor oil is a big contributor to the pollution in our waterways and drinking water. How can I make sure I am not contributing to this problem?
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