Farmers pilot no till carbon credit program in Kansas
Kansas farmers join a four year pilot with the Chicago Climate Exchange to store carbon in no till and grass plantings. Farmers can pool carbon credits and receive 50 cents to $1 per acre as environmental research informs policy on reducing greenhouse gases ahead of Earth Day.
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No-politics doctor becomes Ecuador's president says Palacio
Alfredo Palacio declares he is not a politician or insider and pledges to serve as a simple doctor with colleagues and patients as his circle. The remarks accompany coverage of his sworn-in presidency in Ecuador.
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CAFTA debate shows farm groups push free trade myths
The piece critiques farm groups like the American Farm Bureau and National Pork Producer Council for touting CAFTA benefits while avoiding real explanations of how free trade will help U.S. farmers. It cites NAFTA lessons, U.S. ag trade deficits, and warns that CAFTA may repeat past empty promises, with Rep. Collin Peterson doubting broad support. Alan Guebert notes skepticism rising among some lawmakers and reporters.
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Centrists rise amid a storm of political extremes
Kathleen Parker argues centrism offers a patriotic, practical counter to shrill partisan battles. She cites Avlon’s Independent Nation, noting Independents grow fastest, with Pew Economist figures showing 39 percent identify as Independent. A middle path could reshape politics by 2008.
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Free tickets offered for Philadance at Lied Center Kansas
Catherine Hospital associates attended a Philadance performance at the Lied Center of Kansas on March 4. Free tickets were provided through the Lied Center Statewide Outreach Ticket Program to not-for-profit social service and educational groups across Kansas and the region. The program, funded by the Lied Performance Fund and trustee Christina Hixson, has served over 22,500 participants since 1996 in 42 Kansas Missouri and Kansas City area counties.
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Cell phones aid Special Olympics Earth Day drive
Special Olympics Kansas teams with RMS Communications Group to recycle old cell phones and raise funds. Americans discard 130 million phones yearly, only 1 percent recycled, releasing hazardous metals. Donations divert toxic waste, funding athletes for a season. contact 1 800 444 9808 for drop-off sites or visit specialolympics.org/recycle. Alexandra Kuebler, vice president of development, Special Olympics Kansas.
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