Archive for April, 2010

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Study says global warming cant be undone for 1000 yearsGlobal warming ‘irreversible’ for next 1000 years. As reported by AFP, NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) scientists have released a study saying that current levels of global warming will cause irreversible damage, no matter what is done in the future to decrease CO2 and other […]

Major Economies Forum Meeting Helps Lays Groundwork for New International Framework to Cut Carbon

Alternative Fuel VehiclesAlternative fuel vehicles are vehicles that run on fuel sources other than fossil fuel or fossil fuel derivatives that pollute less. These include ethanol, biodiesel, hydrogen, electricity, natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

A low carbon economy: the gift that keeps on givingA Practical Guide To A Prosperous, Low Carbon Europe is the […]

Last Stop EUR Sea Breeze, NC

Solar Panels and Wind TurbinesSolar panels and wind turbines are two of the most popular solutions in reducing carbon footprints.

Environmental Consequences: Asbestos and Human HealthWhen microscopic asbestos fibers are inhaled, they lodge themselves in the lining of lungs. This lays the groundwork for the deadly asbestos cancer, mesothelioma. Perhaps it should come as no coincidence […]

Asbestos Use Today: information from a reader

Yesterday’s blog highlightsClimate Progress reports on a new poll which shows that Latinos and African Americans support a bipartisan climate and clean energy bill. EUR

Catch Shares Not for Private Anglers EUR Part of EDFs Comments on NOAAs Draft Catch Share Policy

A minimum data set: Who needs it?Richard Denison, Ph.D., is a Senior Scientist.Sound chemicals management and control demands sound information. The Safer Chemicals Healthy Families coalition believes information sufficient to determine a chemicals safety needs to be provided for all chemicals, as a condition for them to enter (for new chemicals) or remain (for existing […]

Study says global warming cant be undone for 1000 years

Plugin Hybrid CarsPlugin hybrid cars run on rechargeable batteries that can be fully recharged by connecting a plug to an external electric power source. They are also referred to as PHEV (plugin hybrid electric vehicles).

Inquiring minds want to know whats going on with your fleet greening initiativesAre you actively measuring your fleet emissions? Thinking about […]

Joe Romms ‘Straight Up’ is a great resource for fact seekers on climate

Corn Ethanol ProductionCorn ethanol production has been criticized for its use of pesticides, soil erosion, and competition for agricultural land with food crops.

An Interview with Julie Wormser, New England and Mid-Atlantic Regional Director for EDFs Oceans ProgramWhere are you from? I was born in Salem and have lived in Massachusetts all but a few years […]

Alternative Fuel

Aptera - Closer But Still No CigarAptera - Production ModelAptera Motors unveiled the final “for real this time” production model of its super efficient tricycle wheeled car today.

Five barriers to energy efficiency savings EUR and how smart companies can overcome them

Five barriers to energy efficiency savings EUR and how smart companies can overcome themHeres a business conundrum for you: energy efficiency saves serious money, cuts carbon pollution, requires low tech solutions, and is a known quotient, having been around since the 1970s. So why are so many companies still not taking the necessary steps to […]

Environmental Consequences: Asbestos and Human Health

Coskata EthanolCoskata ethanol is made from various input materials such as biomass, agricultural and municipal wastes and other carbonaceous material.

Environmental Consequences: Asbestos and Human HealthWhen microscopic asbestos fibers are inhaled, they lodge themselves in the lining of lungs. This lays the groundwork for the deadly asbestos cancer, mesothelioma. Perhaps it should come as no coincidence […]