For a long time, the United States Air Force was keenly interested in liquid coal. But as time went on, the disadvantages became increasingly obvious. This week, we were pleased to discover that the Air Force was no longer pursuing this short sighted technology. We applaud its decision as one that is good for taxpayers, the environment, and national security.
The far-reaching consequences of global warming, while dire, have yet to directly affect the everyday life of those in the developed world. While it is a serious issue and most people understand the long-term effects, some choose to ignore it or hope that others in their proactivity may solve the problem before it threatens their way of life.
On Wednesday, U.S. EPA and DOT's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) held a public hearing in Detroit on recently proposed, first-ever national limits on global warming pollution from cars and light trucks and strengthened fuel economy requirements.
No one should be surprised that Big Oil talks the talk on the need to address the climate crisis while not bothering to actually walk the walk. At an industry conference this week in London, members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries showed their true colors by dismissing clean energy alternatives in favor of ramped up investment in dirty fossil fuels.
Since many of our elected leaders seem to be worried about costs, they should consider this: fossil fuels cost the United States about $120 billion a year, according to a study by the National Academy of Sciences. This cost is measured primarily by thousands of premature deaths from air pollution produced by the burning of these dirty fuels.
World-renowned, Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky premiered his newest exhibit, Oil, on Oct. 3 at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
A month-long test of a redesigned "complete street" on one of St. Louis's neighborhood thoroughfares has proven immensely popular with residents, prompting the city to go forward with full construction of the first of four planned demonstration projects for community-friendly streetscapes.
My first thought when I learned of No Impact Week was, "Why couldn't this have been three weeks ago, when I was in Alaska?!" My carbon footprint that week would certainly have been admirably low, with the credit going to my hosts, the Ernsts.
It's the Year of the Ox. And the Ox likes low-hanging fruit. On Friday last week NRDC released the Executive Summary of a report that examines the potential for near-term Carbon Capture & Sequestration opportunities in China. The full report will be released over the coming few weeks.
When you look back at your time in school depending upon your age, you have a vision of the classes that you attended. Many of these classes were the typical sit on your backside in a desk and listen to the teacher approach, take a few notes, take a test, then move to the next subject. Plug and Chug as one of my colleagues calls it!
