Environment and Nature

Schools switch off power in environment initiative (Times of Malta)

9 May 2008

Fifty-two schools have today switched off their electricity and water supplies for an hour in an exercise intended to show how planned and thoughtful actions can make an impact on the state of the environment and quality of life.

Water-based Paints Lend a Helping Hand to the Environment (Centre Daily Times)

9 May 2008

Fifty years ago, almost all paint contained high levels of organic solvents. You could easily tell by the strong odor when you opened the can and as you applied the paint. Fortunately since then, chemists have been inspired by nature and a greater appreciation for the environment to produce today's more environmentally advanced paint ingredients and far better paint products for all of us to use.

Roswell's 'Hooch Nature Center announces adult classes (Revue & News)

9 May 2008

Who says the Chattahoochee Nature Center is just for kids? The 100-acre nature preserve has announced an ambitious program of environmental adult education with Georgia's great outdoors as its classroom.