Six Flags Hopes Going Green Will Help Them Stop Seeing Red
Six Flags, known for thrilling roller coasters and summer excitement, filed for bankruptcy earlier this week, seeking Chapter 11 protection as it manages its debt load.
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Investing in the Carbon Market Might Be a Purely Capital Idea
Pure Capital, a New Zealand-based hedge fund firm, plans to launch a fund that will invest in the carbon market. Environmental legislation that limits permissible emissions amounts has created an entire industry, and emissions trading has led to a growing marketplace of companies trading carbon credits. -
DOE Revives ‘Clean Coal’ Demo Project
The Department of Energy announced last week that it is sweeping the mothballs off of FutureGen, a “clean coal” demonstration power plant shuttered under the Bush administration due to cost overruns.
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Results Are In: Study Conducted on the Carbon Footprint Of Publishing National Geographic Magazine
A recent Carbon Footprint Life Cycle Analysis study that indicated in order to produce the paper needed for one National Geographic magazine weighing 12.3 ounces, 1.27 pounds of CO2 equivalents are emitted.
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Report Maps Standards For Smart Grid Development
The government released a report yesterday regarding the development of a national Smart Grid, a nationwide network to provide efficient electricity including renewable power sources while using 21st century information technology.
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More Funding For New York Energy Jobs
The New York State Public Service Commission yesterday pledged $6.6 million in funding for workforce development related to energy efficiency programs under the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.
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“Cash for Clunkers” Program Intends to Stimulate Fuel Efficient Auto Sales
Despite strong opposition from Republicans, the Senate passed bill H.R 2346, which included the “Cash for Clunkers” Program, with a vote of 60-36.
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EPA Declares Montana Towns Public Health Emergency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency yesterday declared a public health emergency in two Montana towns where hundreds of residents have developed asbestos-related diseases in the last three decades related to the operation of a vermiculite mine since the 1920s.
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Keeping it Local at The Urban Cafe
Well, let me just start off by saying that I'm very excited to be writing this article; very excited, and admittedly, very biased. You see, The Urban Cafe, besides being a very hip, low key, socially conscious, and community oriented B.Y.O.B., on the Germantown/Mt. Airy border, is also owned by a very good friend of mine, executive Chef, Pat O'Donnell.
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Too Many Father’s Day Neckties? 10 Ways to Recycle and Reuse Neckties
With Father’s Day only a few days away, many of you are scrambling to find a last minute gift for Dad. This is sure to result in the sale of thousands of novelty neckties that will later collect dust in the closet. With this in mind, we would like to share 10 ways to recycle and reuse these neckties.
