Caught up in the political debate over the American Clean Energy and Security Act are the ramifications of American workers and home heating bills; however, many are missing the larger point. If no actions are taken to curb the rising global temperatures, many species around the globe will cease to exist.
Up until a few weeks ago, the only time I thought of Astroturf was in relation to high school soccer and leg burns. But, with each passing day, I'm learning more and more about front "Astroturf" groups that have been fueling angry crowds and shouting matches at this summer's town hall meetings.
In addition to their abundance of scenic beaches and tourist resorts, the Virgin Islands also, understandably, have a large excess of waste that accrues from the nearly year-long tourism season. However, as the saying goes, when life hands you lemon rinds, grind them up and turn them into bio-diesel.
Last summer, when I traveled through the Arctic Ocean as part of the Aspen Commission on Arctic Climate Change, I was moved by the beauty of the sea, from its steel gray waters to its haunting blue sea ice.
If you like the wilderness, as well as some alone time, you just may want to check out these National Parks that Americans by and large ignore. However, the isolation you may be seeking is not always easy to get to, as some of these locations are only accessible by boat, plane, or at the very least a long haul in the family car.
The quintessential symbol of communist East Germany, the Trabant, the most common vehicle there, is being reincarnated as a green, electric vehicle for the German masses, several sources are reporting.
To further propel the nation toward clean energy and more jobs, manufacturers of equipment for clean energy, such as solar, wind and geothermal, are entitled to a tax credit under a new plan announced Aug. 13 by the government.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch noted that a "veritable who's who of climate change skeptics and contrarians" will be gathering at a convention in Springfield, MO today.
Take a brief moment to think about how many paper towels you have used today. Now, think about how many you may have consumed this week and during the past year. Statistics reveal that in the United States about 3,000 tons of used paper towels end up in landfills each year. Paper towel production involves excessive use of water and a large number of trees.
Chevrolet is putting a new car on the market sometime in late 2010. So, what’s new about the Chevy Volt? Well, it doesn’t get your average 20-35 miles per gallon. The Chevy Volt gets an estimated 230 miles per gallon in the city!
