Daily Archives: February 25, 2008

L.I. Duck Farms Struggle With Water Regulation

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. The Jurgielewicz family property, believed to be the only major free-range duck farm in the United States, struggles to control wastewater.

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The latest issue of GreenBuzz

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Laura B.

For a full-color, graphic version of this newsletter, go to http://www.greenbiz.com/enewsletter. Toys ‘R’ Us Adopts Tighter Standards for Toxics in Products http://www.greenbiz.com/news/news_third.cfm?NewsID=55606 Amid the growing concern about contaminants in children’s toys and products, Toys “R” Us enacted new standards for … Continue reading →

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Move Over, Oil, There’s Money in Texas Wind

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. After breakneck growth the last three years, Texas has surpassed California as the top state for wind power.

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The latest from RenewableEnergyAccess.com

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Laura B.

The latest issue of Renewable Energy Weekly is now available. Highlights include: African Town Gets Wind Power and Knowledge Lessons from an Emerging Wind Power Inside Renewable Energy podcast: PGRE&F: Changes and Challenges for the Renewable Energy Industry Federal Clean-Tech … Continue reading →

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Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Grants

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Laura B.

LIGHTING UPGRADES The Foundation’s seven indoor lighting programs have assisted schools, libraries, child care centers, park districts, colleges & universities, county historic courthouses, and public safety facilities in hundreds of communities throughout Illinois embrace cleaner energy and lowered utility bills … Continue reading →

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MSU and News/Talk 760 WJR partner in Web resource for Great Lakes environmental issues

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. MSU and News/Talk 760 WJR radio have launched a Web site called “Greening of the Great Lakes.” The goal of the Web site is to provide information and insight into the organizations committed to making the … Continue reading →

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