Monthly Archives: February 2009

The Roof is Growing!

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Laura B.

The American Society of Landscape Architects announces the availability of The Roof is Growing!, an educational resource for middle-school students and teachers about green roofs and their environmental benefits. The resource includes lessons, a student workbook, and online interactive program … Continue reading →

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Science and the Obama Administration

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Laura B.

Via Librarians’ Internet Index. Collection of news, features, and blog entries concerning science, health, and technology topics and the Obama administration. Some of the issues covered include climate change, health care reform, economic stimulus investments in science, and the U.S. … Continue reading →

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A More Efficient Ethanol Engine

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Technology Review. An improved flex-fuel engine will allow vehicles to get better fuel efficiency from a mix of ethanol and gasoline. The pressure within the engine changes to adapt to different fuel blends. This, together … Continue reading →

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When It Comes to Detergents, What’s the Least Irresponsible Choice?

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. Investigating whether cleaning products labeled “organic” and “natural” really are better for the environment.

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Preparing for a Flood of Energy Efficiency Spending

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. Experts worry that cities aren’t ready to oversee the energy-efficiency money coming their way.

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Mr. Whipple Left It Out: Soft Is Rough on Forests

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. The soft toilet paper that Americans love uses millions of trees, because recycled paper does not have the same feel.

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Lawsuit Seeks to Force Disclosure of Cleaning Product Ingredients

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post a the NYTs Green Inc. blog. Chemicals in cleaning products remove the streaks from our windows and make our countertops sparkle. But are they safe? A new lawsuit brought by Earthjustice, a non-profit public interest law … Continue reading →

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Obama's Budget Presumes Revenue From a Carbon Market

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post in the NYT’s Green Inc. blog. President Barack Obama is about to unveil his budget proposal, as my colleagues Jackie Calmes and Robert Pear report today. For environmentalists and the energy industry, perhaps the most notable … Continue reading →

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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Technical Paper VI- Climate Change and Water

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Laura B.

The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is now available. Download Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Technical Paper VI- Climate Change and Water at http://www.ipcc.ch/ipccreports/tp-climate-change-water.htm.

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Yale Environment 360

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Laura B.

Via Librarian’s Internet Index. This online publication provides reports, opinion, analysis, interviews, and other material about the environment. Browse by world regions or by topics such as biodiversity, climate, energy, forests, and water. Also includes an environmental news digest. A … Continue reading →

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