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Vote for Your Hero of 2008! Check out this Grist blog post listing 2008's potential eco-heroes. Is your eco-hero Barack Obama? Thomas Friedman? Or maybe even Paris Hilton or T. Boone Pickens? Vote for who you think should win, and comment below to let us know why!
Climate Action = Economic Opportunity EDF's Director of Sustainable Technolgies Jackie Roberts recently went to Capitol Hill to brief House and Senate staffers.
The message was simple: Climate Action = Economic Opportunity.
Here are some highlights:
World Seeks U.S. Leadership on Global Warming With President-elect Barack Obama ready to formally announce his energy and environment team next week, this week's international climate talks are winding down in Poznan, Poland.
One thing is clear: Obama's team has its work cut out to provide the global warming leadership the world seeks.
The U.S. has less than a year to show substantial progress [...]
Two Opposing Views on Climate Action Here are two opposing views on climate action:
"We can lift ourselves out of this economic crisis through investing in clean energy solutions that solve global warming" — From Transition to Green [pdf], a set of environmental recommendations for President-elect Obama issued jointly by EDF and 28 other leading environmental groups.
"This [economic] crisis puts the nail in the coffin [...]
EPA and Perdue Farms Inc. Sign Water Protection Initiative PHILADELPHIA (January 6, 2009) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an agreement today with Perdue Farms, Inc., to help protect our nation’s waters in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions
Groups Work Together on Water Efficiency Research (Washington, D.C. – Jan. 6, 2009) Five national organizations are joining forces in a historic partnership to further research into water efficiency in plumbing
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NRC proposes $65K over napping nuke plant guards AP - Federal regulators are proposing a $65,000 fine against the operator of a Pennsylvania nuclear power plant where security guards routinely napped on the job.
Timber company drops road deal with Forest Service AP - The nation's largest owner of timberland disclosed Monday that it will no longer pursue changes in agreements governing its use of U.S. Forest Service roads ? changes that critics complained could transform forests into housing subdivisions.
LDK shares slide after issues revenue warning Reuters - Solar wafer maker LDK Solar Co Ltd warned on Monday of lower-than-expected fourth quarter and 2009 revenue, saying the global economic crisis and tight credit markets have weakened demand for solar power, sending its shares down nearly 14 percent.
Follow the saying "if it's yellow, let it mellow, if it's brown, flush it down!" We personally attest that this concept can prevent 50-75% of flushes.
Afraid to take such a bold risk? Follow these tips: 1) Communicate the importance to everyone in the household, so there is no confusion on why others aren't flushing. 2) Keep track of the number of flushes and no-flushes, as a reminder of how much water is being saved 3) Leave an air freshener in the bathroom, if odor is a concern. 4) Flush when company comes over, if you are concerned by what they might think (or explain it to them, maybe they'll agree it's a good idea).
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