Daily Archives: October 24, 2008

The latest issue of GreenerBuildings

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Laura B.

A full-color, graphic version of this newsletter is available online at: http://www.greenerbuildings.com/enewsletter How to Navigate the Green Seas http://www.greenerbuildings.com/podcast/2008/10/17/how-navigate-green-seas By Tilde Herrera GreenBiz.com Executive Editor Joel Makower discusses his new book, “Strategies for the Green Economy: Opportunities and Challenges in … Continue reading →

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Designation of Biobased Items for Federal Procurement; Proposed Rule

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full notice. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to amend the Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement, by adding nine sections to designate the following nine items within which biobased products would be … Continue reading →

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New from the GAO

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Laura B.

Federal Energy Management:  Agencies Are Acquiring Alternative Fuel Vehicles but Face Challenges in Meeting Other Fleet Objectives.  GAO-09-75R, October 22. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-75R Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d0975rhigh.pdf

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Air Quality Standards for Lead Now 10 Times Stronger

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. EPA recently strengthened the nation’s air quality standards for lead, improving public health protection, especially for children. The new standards tighten the allowable lead level 10 times to 0.15 micrograms of lead per … Continue reading →

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Biofuels Action Plan Sets Federal Targets

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman and Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer released the National Biofuels Action Plan, which outlines specific action areas and goals toward achieving renewable fuels production targets.

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RAND: Consider the Consequences of Alternative Fuels

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. Alternative sources of fossil fuels such as oil sands and coal-to-liquids have significant economic promise, but the environmental consequences must also be considered, according to a RAND Corporation study.

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Survey: Green Actions Should be Cheap and Easy

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. In a survey commissioned by Green Mountain Energy Company and conducted by Harris Interactive, 88 percent of U.S. adult respondents said they would be willing to make changes to be more environmentally friendly … Continue reading →

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Working From Home Makes More Sense Than Ever

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Treehugger. In these difficult times a lot of people are working from home, whether they want to or not. A lot of others would like to, but employers have not been crazy about it, even … Continue reading →

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McCain, Obama energy policy will be different from Bush's

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. No matter who wins on Nov. 4, the next president promises to chart a different course on energy and the environment than President Bush.

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