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Time for greens to embrace nukes
For too long, many environmentalists have been ambivalent about nuclear energy. It conjures fears: meltdowns, cancers, Chernobyl, Fukushima, overtones of nuclear bombs. Yet, we also know that nuclear power provides 70 percent of all the greenhouse gas-...Tags: Global Warming, Environmental Issues, Science, Solar Energy, Mountains
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Sandburg Muslim students combat stereotypes
When Muslim students at Sandburg High School were brainstorming ways last year to combat negative thinking about Islam, they came up with the idea of an informal group that would nourish their culture and religion as well as combat stereotypes. Now...Tags: Jihad, Religion and Belief, Values, Separation of Church and State, Islam
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READER SUBMITTED: East Catholic High School Students Win Local ACS Illustrated Poem Contest
ManchesterEast Catholic High School in Manchester, is pleased to announce that Junior Melissa DeBella and Sophomore Alex Wing placed first and second place respectively in the Connecticut Valley section of the ACS (America Chemistry Society) Illustrated Poem...Tags: Science and Technology
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LETTER: Why Landscape Butchery Along Highways?
For months now, I have watched the edges of roads and highways become more and more depleted of the beautiful trees that line them. While I understand that, in some cases, branches hanging too low over roads or select old trees perhaps leaning too...Tags: John James Audubon, Middletown
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6 new beers to try: Inspirations include citrus, Armenian coffee and ... wood
Summer's coming up quick, and the Southland's craft breweries are preparing a varied slate of new brews to bottle (or can) for your summertime celebrations. Summer Ale and IPAs Golden Road Brewing has begun to can a new seasonal beer for the warmer...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Customs and Tradition, Whole Foods Market, Ceremonies, Coffee
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READER SUBMITTED: Common Grounds Rotary Garden Of Enfield
EnfieldCommon Grounds Rotary Garden of Enfield has officially begun its eighth year. The season kicked off on Earth Day weekend with an open event to get the garden ready for growing. A big thank you is extended to all the volunteers who came out to help on...Tags: Human Interest
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READER SUBMITTED: Earth Day Campaign Generates $1,100 For Connecticut Forest And Park Association
StatewideThere was a lot to celebrate on Earth Day at Best Cleaners this year as the environmentally-friendly drycleaning business rang up donations for the Connecticut Forest and Park Association (CFPA), the first non-profit conservation organization in the... -
Gardeners conserve our natural resources
As redbuds flash purple along our roadways and tulips blink red and yellow at our doorsteps, I am reminded that natural beauty is awe-inspiring and worth protecting. Not just on Earth Day, but every day. Gardeners are some of the best...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Conservation, Energy Resources, Natural Resources, Natural Resource Industry
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Elmhurst school gets different kind of classroom
The newest classroom at Hawthorne Elementary School in Elmhurst is like all other classrooms — at least in some ways. It has seating for students, a spot in front for the teacher and loads of instructional materials. But instead of the books and...
Tags: Foods and Beverages, Environmental Issues, Conservation, Lifestyle and Leisure, Education
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READER SUBMITTED: CRT And Anthem Blue Cross And Blue Shield's Foundation Team Up To Turn Hartford Green
HartfordSome 200 volunteers sprang up at Community Renewal Team's (CRT) Generations Campus in Hartford's North End on April 27 to spruce up surrounding blocks by planting trees, cleaning streets and beautifying a community garden. The sixth annual collaborative...Tags: Healthcare Provider, The Salvation Army
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READER SUBMITTED: The Keeney Manufacturing Company Celebrates Earth Week
NewingtonIn conjunction with Earth Day and the annual opening of its famous fountain, The Keeney Manufacturing Company celebrated Earth Week for the period of April 22 through 26, with a series of events. Throughout the entire week groups of employees...Tags: Employees, Career and Workplace, Newington
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