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waste disposal management stories: 3 news summaries

(Newser) - The famous Blue Grotto of the Italian island of Capri has been closed after its striking cerulean waters were fouled by raw sewage believed to be dumped by the Mafia, reports the Independent. La Grotta Azzurra, a favorite haunt of the Roman Emperor Tiberius, is celebrated for its striking... More »

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tourism • Italy • Naples • mob • Mafia • sewage • waste disposal management • Blue Grotto • cesspool • Capri

 When in Venice,
 Can the Water Bottles 

Legendary city pleads with tourists to use public fountains

Jun 4, 08 9:19 AM CDT
(Newser) - Faced with a mountain of discarded plastic bottles, Venice is asking 19 million tourists to quit drinking mineral water and use the city's 122 public fountains. Beginning Thursday, visitors to the Piazzale Roma will be handed reusable plastic bottles and a map showing fountains that city officials claim are "... More »

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recycling • Catholic Church • plastic • Venice • Earth Policy Institute • waste disposal management • mineral water • World Environment Day

10 Careers With Staying Power

Career site lists the jobs that won't wear out before you do

Jul 15, 07 3:17 PM CDT
(Newser) - For most people job security is a thing of the past, and obsolescence a looming threat.  Happily though, there are some roles that never go out of style. Careerbuilder.com lists the most unshakable jobs, along with median annual income.
  1. Doctor: We always need someone to care for
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list • doctor • scientist • job • career • barber • mortician • waste disposal management

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