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Archive from 12/22/09
4 tips for an 'environment-friendly' Christmas
Environmental Views
With Christmas upon us, you might be thinking about what you’re going to cook for dinner instead of how to recycle your wrapping paper. But during the holiday season, each household increases its waste by 25 percent. If you already recycle your tree each year, consider recycling additional Christmas items to reduce your waste…
California approves wind power transmission lines
Environmental News Service
California energy regulators have approved the construction of a 173 mile long electricity transmission line to bring wind power to various counties…
New Mexico's greenhouse gas emissions are up
Associated Press
New Mexico's greenhouse gas production shows residents are consuming more energy to heat, cool, and power their homes…
Tennessee coal-ash spill still unresolved
Washington Post
One year later, most of the ash on the land is still there, and the problem still sits on the long and constantly expanding to-do list of the EPA…
Towns will tackle ‘green’ building laws
New York Times
Many mayors have promised to veto new legislation requiring that developers of residential and commercial buildings use 'green' construction practices…