Daily Archives: July 14, 2009

Buses May Aid Climate Battle in Poor Cities

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. Low-emission buses could greatly reduce heat-trapping gases produced in the developing world’s booming cities.

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Disillusioned Environmentalists Turn on Obama as Compromiser

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. Compromises made to win passage of a climate-change bill have infuriated and disappointed environmental activists.

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Joyce Foundation Awards $1.9 Million for Milwaukee River Basin Initiative

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Philanthropy News Digest. The Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust has announced a three-year, $1.9 million grant from the Chicago-based Joyce Foundation for an initiative designed to improve water quality in the Milwaukee River Basin.

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The First Living Building Sets the Bar

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in E The Environmental Magazine. The Living Building Challenge, introduced at the 2006 Greenbuild Conference in Denver, Colorado, has set an incredibly high bar. The Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York, crossed the finish line first … Continue reading →

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Cool Your Home Without Warming the Planet

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in E The Environmental Magazine. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling account for 56% of energy use in an average American household. This summer, turn off the air conditioner to save energy … Continue reading →

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