Daily Archives: April 22, 2008

Under Construction: A New Green Building Strategy for EPA

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson today announced a new agency approach to encourage the mainstream adoption of green building practices. This strategy offers a multi-faceted approach to reducing the environmental and public health impacts of buildings … Continue reading →

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The greening of the presidency

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Northwest Indiana Times. If you vote for a Democratic president this fall, be prepared to buy new light bulbs. Both Democrats competing for their party’s nomination in the presidential primary — U.S. Sens. Hillary … Continue reading →

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Giving Small Water Systems a Free Check Up

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Laura B.

EPA is rolling out an important management tool for small drinking water and wastewater systems. Today at the National Rural Water Association Rally, Administrator Stephen L. Johnson announced the availability of Check Up Program for Small Systems (CUPSS). This user-friendly … Continue reading →

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Waste heat: The next frontier for clean-tech companies

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at News.com. China is the Saudi Arabia of waste heat, according to Roger Ballentine, president of Green Strategies.

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How to green your life

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at News. com. Want to green your life in honor of Earth Day on Tuesday? Good luck. There’s seemingly no limit to the potential catch-22s of trying to do the right thing by the environment.

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Guide to green labels

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story and view the photos at News.com. Studies show some shoppers will pay more for “green” products. But it’s not always clear what seemingly eco-friendly labels mean–or who’s creating the standards. In the U.S., some companies develop … Continue reading →

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The latest issue of GreenBuzz

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Laura B.

For a full-color, graphic version of this newsletter, go to http://www.greenbiz.com/enewsletter. Green IT Can Be Virtually Free http://www.greenbiz.com/radio/radio_third.cfm?NewsID=55903 As IT needs take up an ever-bigger part of companies’ energy bills and purchasing budget, the costs of maintaining computers based on … Continue reading →

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Nine Writers See if the Fate of the Earth Can Be Any More Dramatic

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. Global warming is the star in a festival of one-acts.

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EPA Opens Chemical Risk Assessment to Corporate Lobbying

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Laura B.

Via Docuticker. EPA Opens Chemical Risk Assessment to Corporate Lobbying Source: Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has unveiled a new process for assessing the health risks of new chemicals that allows chemical manufacturers and other … Continue reading →

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Lack of technical talent slowing clean-tech industry

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at News. com. The much-heralded clean-tech revolution needs a bigger army. The absence of technical and managerial talent in the clean energy sector is putting a strain on the development of the industry, a survey finds.

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