Daily Archives: June 9, 2009

Save Money (and Water!) With Rain Barrels

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Fivecentnickel.com. Installing rain barrels is an excellent way to reduce runoff, keep storm water out of the municipal system, and save money. Pure rain collected from your rooftop has few contaminants, and is perfect for … Continue reading →

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All Washed Up for Jatropha?

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Technology Review. A comprehensive new analysis of water use in biofuel crop production finds that jatropha, an oil-rich plant championed for its ability to grow in arid regions where food crops cannot, is the biggest … Continue reading →

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New from the GAO

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Laura B.

Aviation and Climate Change: Aircraft Emissions Expected to Grow, but Technological and Operational Improvements and Government Policies Can Help Control Emissions.  GAO-09-554, June 8. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-554 Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09554high.pdf Biomonitoring:  EPA Needs to Coordinate Its Research Strategy and Clarify Its Authority … Continue reading →

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