Monthly Archives: May 2008

EPA Shares Lake Survey with State Managers

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Water & Wastewater News. The North American Lake Management Society held its annual meeting recently, focusing on the importance of fisheries in developing comprehensive lake management strategies. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presented its Survey … Continue reading →

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Someday, a crop to kick back with

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the St. Paul Pioneer Press. David Anderson dreams about living on a farm. But in his dream, it’s not corn and soybeans stretching to the horizon. Anderson envisions rows of hops surrounding a garden of … Continue reading →

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From Children's Rap Songs to California Ports, EPA Honors Winners of Eighth Annual Clean Air Excellence Awards

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. What do two California ports, a company that produced the first diesel electric hybrid tugboat, and an university in Georgia have in common? All are dedicated to excellence in achieving clean air, and they are among … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Briefing: Schools and Climate Change

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Laura B.

Date: Wednesday, June 11 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Location: Harold Washington Library 400 S. State Street Chicago, Illinois map Transportation & Parking Brown, Purple, Orange and Pink line trains stop at Library/State & Van Buren. Paid parking is … Continue reading →

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Digital TV’s Toxic Takeover

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in E The Environmental Magazine. Your old television set has a confession to make: it’s toxic, with several pounds of lead in its picture tube. Unless you’ve already upgraded to a flat panel or liquid crystal … Continue reading →

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Raising the New Roof

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in E The Environmental Magazine. Green roofs are nothing new. In their book, Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls, Nigel Dunnett and Nöel Kingsbury report that the idea has “been [around] for centuries.” Historically, say the … Continue reading →

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COMMENTARY: Freewheeling in Paris

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in E The Environmental Magazine. Washington, DC, residents wondering how the nation’s first bike-sharing operation might work can take a few lessons from the Paris program, Vélib’, which was launched last summer. Paris’ program provides thousands … Continue reading →

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Putting wind to work on farms

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at News.com. Financing company MMA Renewable Ventures is branching into wind energy, betting places like family farms are underserved. The company on Wednesday is expected to announce the launch of its wind business, which will provide … Continue reading →

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The latest issue of Renewable Energy Weekly

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Laura B.

The latest issue of Renewable Energy Weekly is now available. Highlights include: WINDPOWER 2008 Focuses on 20% Wind by 2030 IBM Research Could Lead to Reduced Costs in Solar Farm Technology Inside Renewable Energy podcast: Verifying Efficiency Claims for Organic … Continue reading →

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The latest issue of GreenerComputing News

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Laura B.

Branding and Technology: How Savvy Tech Companies Hit Green Pay Dirt By Anna Clark http://www.greenercomputing.com/node/24644 A recent survey of business managers in the IT sector details some of the challenges and opportunities for tech companies that are setting goals and … Continue reading →

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