Daily Archives: January 7, 2008

Disney Minnie Grant GYSD 2008

The Walt Disney Company and Youth Service America are excited to announce grants of up to $500 to support youth-led service projects. These grants support youth (ages 5-14) in planning and implementing service projects in their community. Teachers, older youth … Continue reading

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San Francisco School Buses to Run on Restaurant Grease

Read the full story in Waste Age. Blue Sky Bio-fuels, Oakland, Calif., has partnered with San Francisco’s Greasecycle program to convert waste grease from local restaurants into biodiesel for area school buses. The program was launched in November. Michael’s Transportation, … Continue reading

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January 2008 issue of Biodiesel Magazine

The January 2008 issue of Biodiesel Magazine is now available. Highlights include: Biodiesel’s True Calling A New Generation Breeding Better Beans Emerging Opportunities on Uncharted Grounds Canola Waits in the Wings Cleaner and Clearer

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Center Releases Latest Article in the Wetlands and Watersheds Article Series: "A Local Ordinance to Protect Wetland Functions"

“A Local Ordinance to Protect Wetland Functions” is the latest release from the six-part Wetlands & Watersheds Article Series from the Center for Watershed Protection. This article introduces a new type of model ordinance for local protection of wetlands. Existing … Continue reading

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Reincarnated Remnants

Read the full story in Conscious Choice. If you like the DIY aesthetic but worry you’re all thumbs with a hammer and a paintbrush, these artists and innovators have cleverly reincarnated unloved remnants of glass, steel and wood so you … Continue reading

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The Biomimic

Read the full story in Conscious Choice. For Janine Benyus, who coined the term biomimicry, nature is model, measure and mentor

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Air Pollutants Clear Out as Clean-Air Programs Close In

EPA’s clean fuels programs have exceeded expectations in reducing ozone pollutants and air toxics. A new report based on data collected from 1995-2005 finds emission reductions often significantly greater than regulatory requirements. The data, which provide a view of recent … Continue reading

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The latest issue of GreenBuzz

For a full-color, graphic version of this newsletter, go to http://www.greenbiz.com/enewsletter. Miss. Toyota Plant Will Explore Green Initiatives http://www.greenbiz.com/news/news_third.cfm?NewsID=36464 Toyota designated a Mississippi manufacturing facility a model of environmentally-friendly practices, such as using renewable energy and planting trees. Peabody Joins … Continue reading

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How Green Is Your Candidate?

Read the full story from Grist. Forget boxers or briefs. You want to know about candidates’ stances on energy and the environment, right? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Compare the candidates’ green positions using our handy chart. And … Continue reading

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Europe: Climate change: the cost of inaction and the cost of adaptation

Via Docuticker. Europe: Climate change: the cost of inaction and the cost of adaptation This technical report reviews, analyses and discusses the methodological issues regarding cost of inaction and cost of adaptation to climate change modelling. We also analysed possible … Continue reading

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