Daily Archives: January 8, 2008

Reduce Costs by Using Low Impact Development Practices

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Laura B.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a new report Reducing Stormwater Costs through Low Impact Development (LID) Strategies and Practices, which contains 17 case studies from across North America that show the economic viability of LID practices. Using these … Continue reading →

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A+ for Energy

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Laura B.

The A+ for Energy® program was developed by BP to recognize teachers for innovation and excellence in teaching energy and/or energy conservation in the classroom. Any public or private preK-12 teacher currently teaching in an accredited or licensed school, in … Continue reading →

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Cell Phone Recycling is an Easy Call

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Laura B.

The nation’s leading cell phone makers, service providers, and retailers have teamed up with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to answer America’s call for easy cell phone recycling. As part of EPA’s Plug-In to eCycling program, partners supporting the cell … Continue reading →

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Study Links Carbon Dioxide Emissions to Mortality

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. A Stanford University scientist said he has outlined the direct links between increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and increases in human mortality, using a state-of-the-art computer model of the atmosphere … Continue reading →

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U.S. Government Revises Research Plan for Climate Change

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. The U.S. Climate Change Science Program Revised Research Plan Summary is available in the Federal Register and online for review and comment by the public. Comments received by Feb. 26 will be considered … Continue reading →

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The Home Energy Saver

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Laura B.

The Home Energy Saver is designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes, and find the resources to make the savings happen. The tool quickly computes a home’s energy use on-line based on methods … Continue reading →

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New brownfield laws will help small communities

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Bay City Times. Recent changes to Michigan brownfield laws may awaken sleeping giants in Essexville and other smaller communities. Up until the changes became law in late December, only 100 so-called “core communities” could … Continue reading →

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Pondering wind energy possibilities

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Muskegon Chronicle. Muskegon’s future might be blowing in the wind. Literally. And it could mean hundreds of new jobs and the development of energy that is both plentiful and clean.

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Minnesota: Alternative fuel

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Grand Forks Herald. Twin Cities’ residents who took a record 77 millions bus rides last year can thank their rural cousins for providing an increasing amount of the fuel. Soybean fields that dot the … Continue reading →

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States eye stricter curbs on Great Lakes water

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Christian Science Monitor. Lake levels reached record lows last year, and the region worries that fast-growing states and communities will try to grab its water.

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