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Week of August 22nd, 2010

You are receiving Our Planet, our FREE newsletter, because you provided your e-mail to us at an event, on emagazine.com, or through the mail. If you do not wish to receive Our Planet, please use the link above to un-subscribe. NEWS THIS WEEK The Price of Power in Alaska Electricity rates in the fishing village of Angoon, Alaska, are $1,200 per month on average, 10 times higher than rates in the rest of the U.S. The Sustain Angoon Project hopes to decrease reliance on fossil fuels in the village while raising the standard of living. Go to all articles - Go to this article The Cloned-Meat Controversy Researchers say that they have cloned deceased cattle in order to reproduce meat with superior qualities. Scientists pick and choose the qualities in cattle that consumers prefer and clone them in an attempt to create a bigger, better meat supply. These "resurrection" practices are highly controversial in both Europe and the U.S. Go to all articles - Go to this article   Reporting by Shannon Gombos THIS WEEK'S COMMENTARY How Much Do You Know About Your Shampoo? A Short Film by Annie Leonard Looks at Personal Care Products On the top floor of the Spotted Pig in New York City were gathered about 50 people from the beauty industry, grassroots campaigns and the media for the premiere of the next Story of Stuff project-a short film about the chemicals hiding in our personal care products. By Rebecca Webster Go to all articles - Go to this article IN THE CURRENT ISSUE OF E GREEN LIVING Green on Blue The Latest Eco Finds in Kayaks, Canoes, Pedal Boats and Paddle Boards There are a ton of eco-friendly ways to enjoy the water this summer, without firing up the power boat. Check out the latest in wooden kayaks, aluminum canoes, pedal boats, paddle boards and Hydrobikes. By Roddy Scheer Go to all articles - Go to this article CURRENTS Copper, Gold and Salmon Toxic Concerns Surround Pebble Mine Project in Alaska‘s Bristol Bay An estimated $300 billion in gold, copper and molybdenum have been discovered via exploratory drilling near Bristol Bay, Alaska. But extracting the minerals-in what is known as the Pebble Mine Project-would have serious environmental repercussions, including untold toxic waste. By Jennifer Santisi Go to all articles - Go to this article EARTHTALK Week of 08/22/10 Dear EarthTalk: Should I fear radiation exposure associated with medical scans such as CT scans, mammograms and the like? Dear EarthTalk: What is happening with various programs initiated over the years in the U.S. to return to the wild certain animal species that had been endangered or threatened? And do environmentalists tend to be for or against such efforts? Go to this week's EarthTalk WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT This content is brought to you as a free public service by E/The Environmental Magazine, which is published by Earth Action Network, Inc., a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. Our address is 28 Knight Street, Norwalk, CT 06851. We ask that you: Subscribe to our magazine ($24.95/yr. US) Order a Free Trial Issue Make a tax deductible donation   Commentary Archive – News Archive

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