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		<title>blue gold &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.jointheevolution.ca/blog/2011/01/15/blue-gold/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2011 02:29:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>daniela</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[water privatization]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[blue gold
a documentary about water &#8230; stark, informative, shocking, imperative to watch &#8230;
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		<title>Earthism &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.jointheevolution.ca/blog/2010/04/25/earthism/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:52:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>daniela</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’m proud and fortunate to be a co-inhabitant of Earth … I think everyone should feel that sense of pride –- not quite patriotism or nationalism … just Earthism …
I think I&#8217;ve coined a new word …
it sounds awkward, but the sentiment is, I believe, noble … if we all inspire a swelling of honour [...]]]></description>
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		<title>tapping into Earth&#8217;s groundwater &#8230; the importance of aquifers</title>
		<link>http://www.jointheevolution.ca/blog/2009/07/10/333/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointheevolution.ca/blog/2009/07/10/333/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:54:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>daniela</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[lakes & freshwater systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aquifer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CO2 sequestration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[salination]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water conservation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[to help put into context this series of blog posts on water issues, i think it&#8217;s important to review aquifers &#8230; an aquifer is essentially a &#8216;gateway&#8217; to accessing deep ground water that flows beneath the Earth&#8217;s surface &#8230; tapping into an underground aquifer by drilling or digging a well is one of the primary [...]]]></description>
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		<title>walking on water &amp; leaving a footprint &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.jointheevolution.ca/blog/2009/07/08/walking-on-water-leaving-a-footprint/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointheevolution.ca/blog/2009/07/08/walking-on-water-leaving-a-footprint/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>daniela</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Easy Being Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ecosystems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lakes & freshwater systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water conservation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water footprint]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water shortage]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[you&#8217;ve likely heard of the term &#8220;ecological footprint&#8221; &#8230; the concept helps people to quantify and appreciate how lifestyle habits impact the environment &#8230; while the calculations are not always accurate (largely because there are innumerable variables that cannot always be factored into the equations and mathematical models), i think it&#8217;s very helpful for people [...]]]></description>
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		<title>the water that flows &#8230; part 6 &#8230; saving water outdoors &#8212; ii</title>
		<link>http://www.jointheevolution.ca/blog/2009/07/06/the-water-that-flows-part-6-saving-water-outdoors-ii/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointheevolution.ca/blog/2009/07/06/the-water-that-flows-part-6-saving-water-outdoors-ii/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>daniela</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Easy Being Green]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lakes & freshwater systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[life]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[more suggestions on how to save water outdoors &#8230; see my previous blog for more outdoor tips &#8230;
gardens &#8212; herbs, fruit trees, vegetables, &#38; other edibles &#8230;
* select plants that are native to your area or at least adapted to your growing zone &#8230; if in doubt, consult with your local nursery for information on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>the water that flows … part 6 … saving water outdoors &#8212; i</title>
		<link>http://www.jointheevolution.ca/blog/2009/07/03/the-water-that-flows-%e2%80%a6-part-6-%e2%80%a6-saving-water-outdoors-i/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointheevolution.ca/blog/2009/07/03/the-water-that-flows-%e2%80%a6-part-6-%e2%80%a6-saving-water-outdoors-i/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:31:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>daniela</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Easy Being Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ecosystems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lakes & freshwater systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oceans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water conservation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[this post is about saving water outdoors &#8230; if you&#8217;re interested in more suggestions, i&#8217;ve already posted water-saving tips for general, kitchen, bathroom, and laundry habits &#8230; i&#8217;ll split the outdoor water-saving tips into 2 posts to keep the entries relatively short but comprehensive &#8230;
most important tip:
* collect rain water &#8230;  this is becoming increasingly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>the water that flows … part 5 … how to do laundry</title>
		<link>http://www.jointheevolution.ca/blog/2009/07/01/299/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointheevolution.ca/blog/2009/07/01/299/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>daniela</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Easy Being Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ecosystems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lakes & freshwater systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oceans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pollution]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[water conservation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[already covered in previous posts: general water saving tips, saving water in the kitchen, and saving water in the bathroom &#8230; today, i discuss:
how to do laundry &#8230; (and save water) &#8230;
general washing tips &#8230;

* i think the most important tip i can give straight away is that clothes can be worn more than once [...]]]></description>
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		<title>the water that flows … part 4 … saving water in the bathroom</title>
		<link>http://www.jointheevolution.ca/blog/2009/06/29/the-water-that-flows-%e2%80%a6-part-4-%e2%80%a6-saving-water-in-the-bathroom/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointheevolution.ca/blog/2009/06/29/the-water-that-flows-%e2%80%a6-part-4-%e2%80%a6-saving-water-in-the-bathroom/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>daniela</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Easy Being Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ecosystems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lakes & freshwater systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oceans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pollution]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[so far, i&#8217;ve covered general water saving tips + saving-water-in-the-kitchen tips &#8230; now:
suggestions for saving water in the bathroom &#8230;
toilets &#8230;
* minimize the amount of toilet paper you use and flush down the toilet &#8230; better yet, dispose of used toilet paper in a trash bin &#8230;
* avoid flushing garbage (including pads, tampons, and diapers) [...]]]></description>
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		<title>the water that flows &#8230; part 3 &#8230; saving water in the kitchen</title>
		<link>http://www.jointheevolution.ca/blog/2009/06/26/the-water-that-flows-part-3-saving-water-in-the-kitchen/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointheevolution.ca/blog/2009/06/26/the-water-that-flows-part-3-saving-water-in-the-kitchen/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:37:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>daniela</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Easy Being Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ecosystems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lakes & freshwater systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oceans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pollution]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.jointheevolution.ca/blog/?p=273</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[in my previous post (wednesday june 24), i provided some general recommendations for how to cut down on your water use &#8230;. now, here are:
tips on how to save water in the kitchen &#8230;.
washing dishes &#8230;
* fill a tub or sink with water and dish soap to wash dishes rather than running
water down the drain [...]]]></description>
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		<title>the water that flows &#8230; part 2 &#8230; general water saving tips</title>
		<link>http://www.jointheevolution.ca/blog/2009/06/24/the-water-that-flows-part-2-general-water-saving-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://www.jointheevolution.ca/blog/2009/06/24/the-water-that-flows-part-2-general-water-saving-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>daniela</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Easy Being Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ecosystems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lakes & freshwater systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oceans]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[here are some ideas for how you can become more aware of your water usage and how you can decrease your water consumption &#8230; you can learn more about the water cycle in my previous post (mon june 22nd) &#8230;
general recommendations &#8230;
* avoid leaving a running tap unattended &#8230; you will waste more water than [...]]]></description>
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