Daily Archives: June 18, 2008

Scientists, Economists Urge Deep Cuts in Emissions

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. More than 1,700 of the nation’s most prominent scientists and economists recently released a joint statement calling on policymakers to require immediate, deep reductions in heat-trapping emissions that cause global warming. The statement … Continue reading →

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July 2008 issue of Biodiesel Magazine

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Laura B.

The July 2008 issue of Biodiesel Magazine is now available. Highlights include: The Nature of Standards Palm Oil Fights Back Micromanaging Fuel Use Do Oil and Biodiesel Mix? Rising in the East Is There Room For Camelina? Biodiesel Blending Techniques … Continue reading →

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Outstanding New Environmental Scientist Award (ONES)

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Laura B.

View the full funding announcement. The Outstanding New Environmental Scientist Award is intended to identify outstanding scientists who are in the early, formative stages of their careers and who intend to make a long term career commitment to research in … Continue reading →

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Economics of alternative energy improve

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at News.com. Many household budgets are feeling the impact of high gasoline prices. Imagine if you ran a power plant. Two reports released on Tuesday make the case that alternative forms of energy–everything from plug-in hybrid … Continue reading →

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Harness Wind Power at Home

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full Green Tip from the Union of Concerned Scientists. As the price of fossil fuels — and the environmental impact associated with them — continues to increase, more homeowners have become interested in generating their own, cleaner electricity. … Continue reading →

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National Parks Conservation Association Announces New Website to Empower National Park Visitors to Address Global Warming

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. The nation’s leading voice for the national parks, the nonprofit National Parks Conservation Association, today announced it is launching a new website, Do Your Part for Climate Friendly Parks, which empowers national park visitors to reduce … Continue reading →

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New EPA Guide to Help Businesses Confront Climate Challenge

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. EPA is releasing a new resource, A Business Guide to U.S. EPA Climate Partnership Programs, for businesses committed to addressing the risks and opportunities associated with climate change. The guide features profiles on 35 EPA climate-change … Continue reading →

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EPA and Montclair State University Agree on High Environmental Goals

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Montclair State University scored high environmental grades with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today by formally entering into an agreement to utilize some of the latest green technologies and practices at its 246-acre campus. The … Continue reading →

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July 2008 issue of Biomass Magazine

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Laura B.

The July 2008 issue of Biomass Magazine is now available. Highlights include: Breakthroughs in Green Gasoline Production Grass: It’s Not Just for Grazing Sizing-Up Anaerobic Digestion Pellet Properties Feeding it Back Anaerobic Organisms Key to Coskata’s Rapid Rise Eyes on … Continue reading →

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Internship Programs in P2

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Laura B.

Pollution prevention internships give participants the opportunity to gain vital career experience while helping to protect human health and the environment. This page provides links to non-EPA web sites that provide additional information about internships.

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