Infant dies in unsafe sleep environment

A baby died in an unsafe sleep environment on Milwaukee’s south side, the medical examiner’s office said Saturday.

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Award-winning environment plan re-launched in Marikina

The Marikina City government, through its City Environment Management Office (CEMO) has re-launched its award-winning “Eco Savers” Program. Marikina City Mayor Del De Guzman said the program is a potent tool in encouraging people’s participation to create an educated, proactive and environmentally sound community.

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Project to conserve environment, check pollution in Solan

Solan, Jul 31 : The state government will start a pilot project to conserve environment and keep pollution in check in coordination with NGOs and voluntary organisations in the district, Additional Deputy Commissioner Rakhil Kahlon informed.

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UN environment chief lauds anti-pollution voyage

New York, July 30 : The head of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Achim Steiner, has congratulated the adventurer David de Rothschild and his crew for completing a voyage across the Pacific Ocean in a boat fashioned from recycled plastic bottles to raise awareness about pollution of the seas.

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Lib’s environment commissioner ‘weak’

Appointing an independent environment commissioner won’t do anything to tackle climate change, Greenpeace says.

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Environment ministry clears Andhra project

Going purely on the assurances of Andhra govt, the MoEF has cleared the long-pending case of diverting 3,831 hectares of forest land for Rs 8,000-crore Polavaram project on Godavari river.

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Myths about Air-Conditioners

Misinformation can lead to wastage and air-conditioning is one such subject that you can be better educated on.

· Set it lower, it will cool faster – This is entirely false. Setting your thermostat to a lower temperature than the one you want, just because you want it to cool faster, will achieve nothing. Depending on the size of the room, your air-conditioner will take a certain amount of time to achieve whatever temperature you set. This only varies due to the size of the room, ambient temperature, heat sources, etc. The only instance where this is not true is with air-conditioners that do not possess a thermostat and instead have a Low-High setting. With those types, you can achieve faster cooling by setting it to high.

· Keep it running all day – This is a complete waste on several levels. First of all you are a unnecessarily cooling a space that you are not occupying for around 8 to 10 hours. Next, you are consuming electricity to do this. Finally, the compressor unit in the air-conditioner is being run for extended hours which wear down the unit. Fix this by switching off the air-conditioner when you leave home and set it to come on about an hour before expect to get back.

· Get the biggest one – Every air-conditioner is capable of optimally cooling a room provided that it is the correct size for that room. Getting one that is too small or too big will only result in you paying higher electricity bills.

· Put it wherever you like – Picking the right spot to install you air-conditioner is very important. Heat sources like lights or TV’s in proximity to the thermostat will only affect it’s readings in the wrong way. The outdoor unit should also be installed in the shade and out of direct sunlight. Ensure that the airflow around it is not blocked in anyway by shrubs or other obstacles.

Environment Md., Farmers Petition ‘Big Chicken’

Environment Maryland is urging the governor to help level the playing field for environmentally responsible farmers. The environmental group released a petition Thursday signed by 55 farmers, including many organic producers and those who supply increasingly popular farmer’s markets.

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Environment office cautions Pulag hikers

DEPARTMENT of Environment and Natural Resources Regional Executive Director Clarence Baguilat advised climbers not to trek to the peak of Mount Pulag.

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Environment writ against Srikakulam power plant dismissed by Andhra Pradesh HC

Hyderabad, Jul 28 : The division bench of Andhra Pradesh High Court today released the order dismissing the writ petition against the environment clearance granted to East Coast Energy Pvt Ltd for setting up 2640 MW thermal power plant at Kakarapalli village in Srikakulam district.

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