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The mission of Trash Force, Inc., is to assist, encourage, and educate the
community to develop and implement environmentally sound policies, waste
stream reduction, resource use, and recycling.
Trash Force, Inc.
P. O. Box 1041
New Albany, IN 47151-1041
Phone: (812) 948-1292
If you have any information that you would like to see added to our site, please email the editor at: info@trashforce.net
For all other questions, please email: trashforce@insightbb.com
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Annual Meeting 2009 - "May the Force Be With You - Trash Force"
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As a reminder, the Annual Meeting is Sunday, August 23th, 2008 at 5:30pm @ St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parish House, located on 11th Street between Main & Market in New Albany.
This year's theme is "May the Force Be With You - Trash Force." Come dressed in your favorite Star Wars attire. |
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The Arctic Continental Shelf
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The Arctic still has unmapped and unknown areas. In particular, there is the continental shelf that extends out from the American and Canadian northern lands. Who controls it? Who has the right to drill for example which then leads into the complicated morass of environmental rules and controls. American and Canadian scientists are setting sail this summer to map the Arctic seafloor and gather data to help define the outer limits of the continental shelf. Each coastal nation may exercise sovereign rights over the natural resources of their continental shelf, which includes the seabed and subsoil. These rights include control over minerals, petroleum, and sedentary organisms such as clams, crabs and coral. |
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Elevated Ozone in New England
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This past June and July have been some of the hottest months ever for the northeastern United States. The unwelcome heat wave has not only raised the mercury, but also the concentration of ground-level ozone. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has predicted that the elevated ozone will significantly decrease air quality in parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Maine. |
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Ford: Lincoln Hybrid Now Priced Equal to Non-hybrid Models
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Many consumers have become comfortable with hybrid cars' higher sticker price, figuring they will save money on gas in the long run. Now Ford is turning hybrid pricing on its head. Its 2011 Lincoln MKZ hybrid, upon this fall's release, will have a sticker price identical to its twin that runs solely on gasoline. Ford touts that it is the first automaker to offer a luxury hybrid vehicle with a manufacturer’s suggest retail price equal to the same model only using gas. |
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BP gets "wake-up call" and $32 billion in spill charges
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BP Plc's newly named chief executive on Tuesday called the Gulf oil spill a "wake-up call" for the entire industry as the company tallied up its losses and disclosed two U.S. investigations.
Bob Dudley, who will replace gaffe-prone Tony Hayward as chief executive on October 1, said safety would be among his highest priorities as the first American to lead BP tries to refurbish the British oil company's battered reputation.
Image repair may become even tougher after BP said it would offset the cost of the spill against its taxes, costing U.S. taxpayers almost $10 billion.
BP reported a second-quarter loss of $17 billion, including $32 billion in charges related to the oil spill, the largest in U.S. history. It also announced plans to sell $30 billion in assets over the next 18 months to help cover its liabilities. |
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Gulf Environment Forum 2011
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ENN is proud to be a media sponsor of the The Gulf Environment Forum. Environmental issues in the middle east are taken very seriously, and there are challenges to living and operating industries in an area with limited water and cooling capacity for industry.
The Gulf Environment Forum (GEF) is Saudi Arabia’s official environment event, spearheaded by the presidency of Meteorology & Environment. Combining an international exhibition and conference, GEF provides a unique business platform for industry experts to demonstrate their expertise and play an active part in establishing a sustainable and environmentally responsible region for generations to come. |
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