Posts Tagged ‘Green’
Forest Service Tries to Weaken Protections
The U.S. Forest Service today released a new proposal for the nation’s 193-million-acre national forest system that will weaken rules protecting fish and wildlife from logging, livestock grazing, mining and off-road vehicles. The new proposal, which was released as part of the final environmental impact statement for the rule, is. . .
Electric Ford Focus Hits 100 MPG
As the old TV jingle went, “Wouldn’t you rather drive a Ford?” Ford Motor is looking to do something a little different in the electric car arena. Their first all electric-car is based on the top selling Ford Focus model, and it will have the best MPG for an all-electric. . .
Durban Climate Talks End Mixed
Who really won at the Durban, South Africa climate talks, the planet, or the governments involved? Despite the politically correct theme of, “Working Together, Saving Tomorrow Today”, the climate talks may not have really helped out the planet. But, it may have averted a politically embarrassing episode for the 194. . .
Searching For The Perfect Light
As a homeowner or businessperson the drive to lower your operating costs always takes a front seat. Being environmentally driven can make that a difficult proposition. Recently I’ve been looking at ways to further reduce the amount of electricity we use at the home and office. I made the switch. . .
The Old Light In A Plastic Bottle Trick
Sometimes it’s the simplest solutions that are overlooked. What do you do if you are not fortunate enough to be able to afford electricity to light one bulb in your home or business? In a novel development created by students at MIT comes the “old light in a plastic bottle. . .
Perennial Crops Could Fight Carbon Emissions
If you are into gardening and farming the next question is for you, though it’s definitely being asked during the wrong season – do you prefer perennials or annuals? A bit of an odd question, but if you’re an agricultural scientist it’s a good question to ask, now that science. . .
Happy Thanksgiving!
Here’s a novel idea for Thanksgiving dinner – turn the power off. After the bird is cooked, assuming you’re a carnivore, shut down all of the lights and do what our predecessors did, light the candles. Romantic, energy saving, or reducing your carbon footprint, you pick the reason for lighting up. . .
Republicans Using Security To Circumvent Enviro Regs
If you’re a conservative Republican Congressperson, how do you come up with ways to circumvent our current environmental laws? How about trying to pass a law that gives border patrol agents the right to ignore all environmental laws in protected areas, such as our National Parks. It seems that certain. . .
Big Buck Environmentalists
Wouldn’t you love to be in the same position as our nation’s big buck environmentalists? Besides the obvious trappings of wealth that these individuals have in common, the one thing that sets them apart from their equally rich peer group, is that these people are putting their money to work. . .
Time To Discuss A U.S. Carbon Tax
Could the U.S. pass carbon-limiting legislation similar to what Australia and the European Union have passed? Yesterday Australia joined the EU in imposing a price on carbon emissions on their economy. Its impact will be felt right across the economy, from miners and liquefied natural gas producers to airlines and. . .
CO2 Emissions Exceed Predictions
Global carbon emissions last year exceeded worst-case scenario predictions from just four years before, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). A rise of six percent (564 million additional tons) over 2009 levels was largely driven by three nations: the US, India, and China. Emissions from burning coal jumped. . .
Obama Proposes 101 Conservation Projects
The Interior Department has issued a report that has identified 101 conservation projects across the U.S. as part of President Obama’s initiative to protect public lands. The 101 projects cover two per state and one in the District of Columbia. Some of the projects presented include an all season trail. . .
Majority Of CO2 Comes From 10 Countries
Sixty-seven percent of the world’s carbon dioxide output originates from ten countries, according to a new study that measured the CO2 output from 112 countries. The study conducted by Carnegie University and the Center for International Climate and Environmental Research did not solely focus on a country’s CO2 emissions, but. . .
Starbucks May Add Juice Bars To Offset Coffee Bean Loss
Coffee lovers beware; global climate change may bring the hammer down on your highly addictive lifestyle. Starbucks, the world’s largest purveyor of coffee drinks is raising the alarm that its business model could be significantly altered within the next 10 years. Though nothing has been confirmed, rumors are circulating that. . .
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