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Recent posts from various environmental blogs. Click on the links to view the full posts. Wired Science Blog New Study Hypes Biodiesel, but Analysis is Incomplete Zebrafish Embryos Could Provide Toxin Detection System Worldwatch Institute Is Beijing’s Air Quality Ready … Continue reading
Posted in Biofuels, Green Lifestyle, Research
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The latest from RenewableEnergyAccess.com
The latest issue of Renewable Energy Weekly is now available. Highlights include: If Corn is King of Biofuels, Tropical Maize May Be Emperor British Columbia Advisory Council Calls for Feed-in Tariffs Berkeley Offers Residents Unique Financing Option for Solar Making … Continue reading
Posted in Biofuels, Renewable Energy
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International Consortium Launches $400 Million Global Pollution Remediation Fund
Read the press release. The Blacksmith Institute, a U.S.-based environmental group, has announced the launch of the Global Pollution Remediation Fund, which will dedicate $400 million to combating toxic pollution in the developing world. The announcement was made after a … Continue reading
Save the Planet in Your Own Backyard: Seven Steps to Thinking Globally and Acting Locally
Read the full story in E: The Environmental Magazine. Thinking globally and working locally has long been a mantra for the environmental movement. To join this emerging movement, look around your neighborhood to see what places — parks, gathering spots, … Continue reading
Posted in Green Lifestyle, Local Initiatives
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California Mandates Disclosure of Building Energy Consumption
On October 12, 2007, the California governor signed a bill making California the first state in the country to mandate the disclosure of commercial building energy consumption data and benchmarks. The legislation requires electric and gas utilities to maintain energy … Continue reading
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WattWatt
Wattwatt (a play on the words ‘what’ and ‘Watt’) is an independent community website set up by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), a Geneva-based, non-governmental and not-for-profit organization, leader in electrotechnical standardization. IEC believes that the question of electrical energy … Continue reading
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Learn How to Better Protect the Environment – Ask EPA
If you could sit down to chat with the nation’s top environmental officials, what would you ask? Here is your chance. This Thursday at 3:00 p.m., Administrator Stephen L. Johnson will host the launch of EPA’s new online interactive forum … Continue reading
Posted in Meetings & Webinars, Policy
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Want to Help Save the Earth? Put On A Sweater
Read the press release. As temperatures dip, budget-conscious family members can expect to fight an age-old battle: whether to put on a sweater or raise the thermostat. Well, take heart: piling on layers does more than just reduce heating bills; … Continue reading
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Green groups sue to force U.S. to junk mothball fleet
Read the full story in the San Francisco Chronicle. Three San Francisco-based environmental organizations sued in federal court Monday to force the U.S. Maritime Administration to dispose of most of the ships in the Suisun Bay reserve fleet. The suit … Continue reading
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Nike, Converse to Use Liquefied Natural Gas Trucks at Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports
Read the press release. Nike, Inc. and its affiliate company Converse announced today that they would be switching a significant portion of their Los Angeles area harbor drayage fleet from diesel to new Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fueled vehicles. The … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Fuels, Green Business, Transportation
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