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Poll: Americans Starting to Worry About Climate Change Now That It Affects Their Lawns
2015-04-06 07:33:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
New Yorker: A new poll shows that Americans who were unconcerned about climate change as it wreaked havoc around the world are beginning to worry, now that global warming is affecting the appearance of their lawns. According to the poll, conducted by the University of Minnesotas Opinion Research Institute, rising sea levels, the destruction of habitats, and catastrophic weather conditions, such as hurricanes and tsunamis, have not served as the wake-up call to Americans that their lawns` unsightly barrenness...
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Despite drought, pools, lawns and fireplaces still popular home features
2015-03-02 05:49:32| Real Estate - Topix.net
Patrick Lim and his family are six months into their pursuit of the American Dream. So far it's been a frustrating endeavor with sticker shock now an obstacle in addition to the market's slim pickings.
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Manicured lawns contribute to global warming by producing greenhouse gases
2015-01-19 00:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Asian News International: A new study has recently revealed that manicured lawns are major source of greenhouse gases, which contribute to global warming. The study confirmed what some environmentalists have long suspected: that the lawn has a bigger problem than rampaging legionaries, the Independent reported. But the scientists behind the study believe it would still be possible to create a magnificent expanse of green sward if a number of simple steps are taken to reduce its impact on the planet. Grass lawns soak...
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Keep off grass: Research confirms highly manicured lawns produce more greenhouse gases than soak up
2015-01-18 01:18:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Independent: A well-kept lawn has a special place in the hearts of many a house-proud gardener. It has been described as Britains greatest contribution to the visual culture of Europe, while in the French comic book Astérix in Britain, the Romans are prevented from chasing after the heroes by a Briton armed with a spear who is furious they are ruining his highly manicured turf despite a Keep Off the Grass sign. However, new research confirms what some environmentalists have long suspected: that the lawn...
Water main break causes Ronkonkoma lawns to flood
2014-11-09 07:19:28| Energy - Topix.net
Resident Nicholas Curto says he saw gushing water flooding his lawn at around 11:30 a.m. He quickly called the Suffolk County Water Authority.