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New publication shows index insurance has potential to help manage climate risks and reduce povertyClimate has always presented a challenge to farmers, herders, fishermen and others whose livelihoods are closely linked to their environment, particularly those in poor areas of the world. |
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Tennessee Webbing Products using recycled seat belts for pursesWhile more businesses jump on the green bandwagon with eco-friendly products, the Dew brothers have been recycling for more than 20 years. |
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Natural cosmetics maker swamped with demandNatural beauty care products maker Dr. Hauschka is turning down offers for new markets at a time when rivals are struggling to persuade consumers to pay up for cosmetics. |
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$20 may help revenue in Franklin CountyThe tough economic times are not keeping communities from trying new ideas to boost the economy. |
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Waste Management to Distribute Solar Powered Trash CompactorsWaste Management has become the exclusive waste services distributor of BigBelly Solar's solar-powered trash compactors, which can reduce the amount of trash pick-ups and reduce waste-related costs. |
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Institute compost powers conversion of USDA’s new organic People’s Garden along NationalAbout the time that Chemical Ag spokespeople were chiding Michelle Obama for promoting home-grown organic food with her White House garden, compost from the Rodale Institute farm was landing on a new organic garden right in front of U.S. Department of Agriculture headquarters. |
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Sony Pictures Entertainment Joins Culver City for Compost Pilot ProgramThe Puente Hills landfill in Los Angeles County is expected to reach capacity and close in 2013, which will force the county to send its waste outside the region by rail. |
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Stocks jump after consumer confidence level surgesA more upbeat mood among consumers is spreading to Wall Street. |
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Ultrathin, Ultra-Tiny Solar Cells Fit for Your T-Shirt?The North Carolina company Semprius is looking to produce what may be some of the tiniest solar cells ever made. |
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WHO unites vaccine manufactures to fight flu epidemicThe World Health Organization’s Director General Dr. Margaret Chan met Tuesday with over 30 vaccine manufacturers from developing and developed countries at Geneva to fight flu epidemic. |
