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After trying to communicate with dolphins using an iPad, Jack Kassewitz of SpeakDolphin to attempt talking with elephants

If Apple’s foray into the dolphin market was not enough, now the iPad is aiming at elephants with the continued assistance of a researcher looking into communication between humans and other species.     Jack Kassewitz said he wants to … Continue reading

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Link: You bought that $10,000 sandwich because you are brainwashed by large companies that must expand or die

The Story of Stuff Project: The Story of Bottled Water “Bottled water costs about 2,000 times more than tap water.” So it’s like buying a $10,000 sandwich. 1:47. 500 million bottles of bottled water bought every week in the United … Continue reading

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Article in The Albuquerque Tribune: County eyes water-conservation plan

New homes could use thousands of gallons less of water every year if a draft water-conservation ordinance going before the Bernalillo County Commission on Tuesday is adopted. The plan calls for energy-efficient appliances, rain-capturing and wastewater-reuse systems in new construction … Continue reading

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Article in The Albuquerque Tribune: County seeks funds to buy water utility

The battle to control a portion of Albuquerque’s water supply took a step forward with the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority’s request for $50 million in bonds. The money, if approved, could be used to buy New Mexico Utilities … Continue reading

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Article in The Albuquerque Tribune: City, New Mexico Utilities square off over water usage

Concern over the Duke City’s future water supply has pitted the city against a private water utility company serving 55,000 people in northwestern Albuquerque and northern Bernalillo County. “They continue pumping the same aquifer we’re trying to save,” said Alan … Continue reading

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Article in The Albuquerque Tribune: Despite rain, water restrictions remain

If you managed to reduce use of a precious, limited resource, it’s unlikely you’d do anything to undermine your success. But that’s just what would happen if drought-driven restrictions on water use were chucked, argues Alan Armijo, chairman of the … Continue reading

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