Daily Archives: January 11, 2008

Fertilizer ban could help lakes

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Macomb (MI) Daily. Hoping to stop out-of-control weed growth on Lake St. Clair, county officials are eyeing a ban on many lawn fertilizers and U.S. Rep. Candice Miller wants to implement similar restrictions statewide.

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Study finds strong winds off Lake Erie for turbine project

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Lake Erie winds are the strong est recorded anywhere in Ohio, good news for city leaders exploring whether Cleveland could be an interna tional hub for offshore wind power.

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The latest from RenewableEnergyAccess.com

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Laura B.

The latest issue of Renewable Energy Weekly is now available. Highlights include: A Snapshot of Canadian Green Power: 2007/08 Sunshine to Petrol Project Seeks Fuel from Thin Air Grey Water Geothermal Utilities Used in Australia Inside Renewable Energy podcast: Prospects … Continue reading →

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New Certification Scheme Aims to Protect Socially Responsible Companies

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story from the Worldwatch Institute. More and more businesses across the globe are finding that they can be successful while also being environmentally and socially responsible. But in some cases, the companies are so successful that they … Continue reading →

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Skiers Look to Combat Global Warming, Preserve Slopes

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story from the Worldwatch Institute. Skiing enthusiasts witnessing changing weather patterns connected to global warming are finding ways to help ensure the sustainability of their sport. While melting glaciers and snowless ski resorts are often linked to … Continue reading →

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New Bans on Plastic Bags May Help Protect Marine Life

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story from the Worldwatch Institute. China’s surprise crackdown on plastic bags, announced on Tuesday, will prohibit the production and distribution of ultra-thin bags beginning June 1. The ruling bans the manufacture, sale, and use of plastic bags … Continue reading →

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