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Summer Was Warmest Since 1930s

By Margot Habiby, September 15, 2006 The continental United States endured the hottest summer since the Dust Bowl era of the 1930s, and the second-warmest since recordkeeping began more than a century ago, US forecasters said yesterday. A July heat wave that set more than 2,300 daily high-temperature records across the nation and 50 new overall records contributed to an average temperature between June and August of 74.5 degrees. That’s just shy of the 1936 record of 74.7 degrees and well above the 20th-century average of 72.1 degrees. The warm summer helped make the first nine months of the year the warmest January-to-August period since recordkeeping began in 1895, surpassing a record set in 1934, the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration said. Eight of the past 10 US summers have had above-average temperatures, NOAA said. Globally, the Northern Hemisphere, including land and ocean-surface temperatures, had its third-warmest summer since recordkeeping began in 1880, forecasters said. The warmest Northern Hemisphere summer was in 1998, they said.

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WorldWater to Build $446,250 Solar System

WorldWater & Power Corp. (OTC BB:WWAT.OB) has signed a $446,250 contract with The Center for Great Expectations to build a roof-top solar power system for the Center’s new facility under construction in Somerville, New Jersey. Grants from the N.J. Clean Energy Program and N.J. Housing Mortgage Finance Agency will pay for 50% of the solar installation cost and The Center will earn Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SCRE’s) on a long-term basis. “We estimate that solar energy will provide close to 100% of the electrical needs of the facility,’ said Cassandra Kling, WorldWater’s Director of Business Development for the Eastern U.S. The new “green” building was designed by the Prisco Group of Hopewell, N.J., to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standard of the U.S. Green Building Council. Prisco also incorporated high-energy efficient design, and environmentally preferable building materials into the project. Scott Prisco, Principal at the Prisco Group, said, “We are honored to provide a new building that will allow The Center to provide a safe harbor and home to these homeless women and children.’ The Center for Great Expectations serves homeless pregnant women between the ages of 13 and 40 and seeking treatment for the effects of […]

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Wild Oats To Roll Out Certified Biodynamic Wines

Wild Oats Markets, Inc. (Nasdaq: OATS) will add Certified Biodynamic wines and wines made with Biodynamic grapes to its current selection of high-quality domestic, international and organic wines available at Wild Oats stores. Biodynamic is characterized by a connection with the soil, sunlight and rhythms of nature that are unique to each vineyard. Biodynamic agriculture dates back to 1924, is considered the oldest comprehensive method of farming and is practiced around the world. This farming method goes beyond organic farming practices and follows a rigorous process that sustains soil productivity and maintains biodiversity with the use of organic pest controls, crop rotation and the cyclical rhythms of nature. Biodynamic agriculture results in a greener planet, self-sustaining farms, healthier soil, and great-tasting food and wines that are rich in nutrients. “Wild Oats is proud to be the first national retailer to offer a comprehensive selection of Biodynamic wines to our customers,” said Kevin Weaver, category manager for beer and wine at Wild Oats Markets. “Not only will these unique wines complement our current high quality selection, Biodynamic agriculture is very consistent with the Wild Oats mission of supporting a clean environment while maintaining sustainability.” In order for a wine to be […]

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