Green is the word, and not just for hippies, environmentalists and painters anymore. Everywhere you turn there’s talk of global warming, organic food, hybrid cars, and recycling-- but what does that all mean?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
