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Flying in Place: Videoconferencing
As an information technology director whose livelihood depends pretty heavily on the use of electricity, I’m constantly looking for meaningful ways that the technology I’m immersed in can contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases. The saying "If you aren’t part of the solution you’re part of the problem" doesn’t even suffice — technology is…
Read MoreLove Letters to the Coal Industry
A few weeks ago, I wrote about a must-read LA Times articlethat explores the dramatic effects of climate disruption on Australia. In response to these worsening conditions, seven Australian climate scientists sent a letter to the owners of every coal-fired power plant in Australia. The letter carries a blunt message: no new coal-fired power plants,…
Read MoreUSGS Study Links Mercury, Fish
We’ve told you about the dangers of eating mercury-contaminated fish. Today, the US Geological Survey released a comprehensive study linking the mercury emissions from smokestacks here in the US and abroad, and the contamination of fish like tuna and other marine life in the Pacific Ocean. According to the NY Times and Greenwire: The study…
Read MoreOtero Ruling Could Help Save Roan Plateau
A major victory for Earthjustice and its allies, who’ve been fighting the plan in court since 2005
Read MoreStill Gasping for Clean Air in San Joaquin Valley
Growing up in California’s San Joaquin Valley, we spent our summer days at the community swimming pool and on the soccer field. Playing outside was one of the joys of growing up in a region where the days are warm, the grass is green and the sky is clear. These days, elementary schools in the…
Read MoreIs Florida Drill Bill Dead, Baby, Dead?
We’re breathing a cautious sigh of relief here in Florida on the issue of offshore drilling. A dangerous bill that would have lifted the state’s offshore drilling ban appears to be dead. We’re keeping our fingers crossed. Our state Senate President told reporters today that the Legislature has run out of time to hear the…
Read MoreBloggers Take Notice of Cement Kiln Mercury
We’ve been seeing some great coverage of the EPA’s plan to cut mercury from cement kilns. Lots of bloggers have taken notice. Here are a few posts about our mercury campaign from around the blogosphere: Treehugger wrote: I doubt if any other nation regulates mercury emissions from cement kilns the way USA is about to.…
Read MoreShowdown Starts Today Over Kansas Coal Plant
Now that Big Coal has stumbled in New Mexico, the industry is targeting Kansas in hopes of re-igniting the expansion of coal-fired power in America. Although their chances are slim, they are counting on a shift in state leadership to help them out. Yesterday, Kathleen Sebelius—who has four times vetoed power plant expansion legislation—relinquished her…
Read MoreNavajos Cheer EPA Reversal on Desert Rock
(Update: check out the excellent editorial in the Durango Herald) A significant number of Navajos were thrilled this week at the EPA’s decision to take back the permit it issued last year—under the Bush administration–for the massive coal-fired Desert Rock power plant. The EPA said sufficient analysis had not been done to ensure protection of…
Read MoreA Global Warming Story You Haven't Heard
John Kerry and Barbara Boxer are two of the greenest members of the Senate. Jim Inhofe is the Senate’s chief global warming denier. But last week—on Earth Day, no less—they came together to introduce a bill requiring the EPA to look at ways to control a dangerous pollutant that kills millions worldwide and accelerates global…
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