When municipalities look to cut costs, some of the first programs that get chopped are green programs. But, is that such a good idea? Municipal green programs can have significant economic benefits in addition to their environmental bona fides.
Protecting Municipal Green Programs is the Smart Choice, even During the Recession
August 31, 2009 By 1 Comment
Nobel Laureate wants Native Trees for Kenya
August 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Many thousands of Kenyans are enduring a severe drought, caused in part, it is believed, by cutting down ancient forests.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Wants a “Trial” on Climate Science
August 27, 2009 By 1 Comment
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce seeks to put climate science on trial.
Ted Kennedy’s Environmental Legacy
August 27, 2009 By 5 Comments
Kennedy was not known for his environmental politics, but what will be his legacy vis-a-vis the environment and energy? Will he be remembered for what many viewed as self-interested and elitist opposition to the proposed Cape Wind project, an offshore wind farm in Nantucket Sound, barley visible from the Kennedy’s Hyannisport compound?
Sex Sells…Wind Turbines (cartoon)
August 27, 2009 By 1 Comment
Even though the ‘green’ movement has the likes of Leo, Brad, and Robert (Redford) as it’s Hollywood faces, it could still use a little more ‘sexiness’ to gain popularity…
Green Power Costs Contributing to Utility Shut Offs?
August 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It is strange to be reading so many stories about premium-priced green power programs and net metering programs for excess power right alongside stories about utilities performing record numbers of shut-offs for non-payment.
Climate Camp Cree Involvement
August 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This week’s London Camp for Climate Action is actually a training event, taking place within sight of the City of London and preparing activists for the UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen. It aims to provide volunteers with information on four aspects of Climate Change: education, direct action, sustainable living and building a movement to effectively tackle climate change.
“Cash for Refrigerators” Debuts in Fall. Really.
August 25, 2009 By 8 Comments
Beginning in the fall, consumers will have access – through existing state-level energy efficiency incentive programs – $300 million in stimulus funds made available as rebates for energy efficient appliances.
DOE Funds $27.6 Mill. Study of CO2 Storage in Wake of Tar Sands Pipeline Approval
August 24, 2009 By 1 Comment
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced today it will fund $27.6 million for next generation carbon capture methods using geologic storage. Suspiciously, this announcement follows on the heals of the State Department’s approval of a pipeline from Canada’s tar sands to the United States.
Animal Experimentation: A Hidden Journey
August 20, 2009 By 3 Comments
Little thought is generally given to the origin of animal research subjects, whether we accept or abhor their existence. The Mauritian case seems like a solution: find a place where an introduced species causes environmental harm and reduce the effect of the species both by reducing numbers and by using the profit made to repair environmental harm.
