Archive for April, 2009

Scientists close in on Earth-like planet - News.com.au

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Scientists close in on Earth-like planet - News.com.au
SCIENTISTS searching for a planet like Earth have found the smallest planet ever detected outside the solar system, less than twice the size of our own. The exoplanet, a planet that orbits a star beyond the solar system, is called Gliese 581e after

Exploring the Heritage Corridor: Compost clippings, shrink lawn to - Norwich Bulletin

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

Exploring the Heritage Corridor: Compost clippings, shrink lawn to - Norwich Bulletin
April is Earth Month, with Earth Day celebrated on April 22. Each week, I will offer readers 10 things they can do to save money, keep The Last Green Valley green, and be a good steward of the Earth. Everyone enjoys getting outside in the warmer

BP Solar Layoffs in Maryland - ABC2 News

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

BP Solar Layoffs in Maryland - ABC2 News
FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — British energy company BP PLC says it will lay off 140 workers at its BP Solar plant in Frederick in November. The Frederick News-Post reports that the company informed workers of the decision Tuesday. The layoffs amount to a