tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77192440109075740452011-11-28T00:36:23.775ZThis blog is a reminder of the piece we often forget when traveling, eating, voting, and building; the green piece. Visit for advice, editorials, and news that complete the puzzle.About us -http://www.blogger.com/profile/07834252097207444932noreply@blogger.comBlogger4941100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719244010907574045.post-74178000273420432752009-03-11T17:17:00.004Z2009-03-11T20:40:57.806Z

By now, most people know that the stimulus package was crammed with goodies for the environment. There were new tax incentives for renewable energy projects, increased spending for public transportation and funds for making the electric grid more energy efficient.Now that the stimulus package has been passed and the money is making its way into the economy, it's time to turn our attention to the

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If you live in DC, you and I might have the same problem: finding DC environmental info in one place. When I write posts about green happenings around our area, I have to sift through dozens of web calendars, organization sites and local newspapers.A new website called CityRenewed.com has solved this frustrating problem. The site launched in early 2009 and is the most comprehensive source of

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In New York City, a battle is being waged over the role of artificial turf on sports fields in the city’s public parks. Last December, a park in East Harlem was shut down after examiners detected elevated levels of lead coming from the artificial turf on the park’s soccer field. Some samples from the soccer field showed lead levels four times greater than the federal limits for playground soil.

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On Monday night, President Obama spoke to the American people about the urgent need for passage of the stimulus bill before Congress. In his remarks, the President specifically mentioned the importance of funding for energy efficiency improvements in federal buildings. He said, “When people suggest that, ‘What a waste of money to make federal buildings more energy-efficient.’ Why would that be a

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During the contentious primary battle between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, one issue they completely agreed upon was the need to address the role energy plays in foreign relations.Growing nations like China, Egypt, Brazil and India are demanding a larger portion of the world's energy supply, while leaders like Vladamir Putin and Hugo Chavez are becoming petro-dictators, wielding increasing

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It's not unusual to see dual-flush toilets in other countries. If you've never seen one before, they are just like any other toilet, only they allow users to choose one of two flushing options. When you need less water you push one button, or one lever. When you need more water, you push the other button or lever.The idea is to conserve water by not using maximum water flushing if it isn't

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From the New York Times, guest columnist Aaron Hirsh:"The eldest of the fishermen, Memo, rubs his grizzled chin in somber recollection, for one of our students has just asked a pointed and painful question: Which species have disappeared in his lifetime?As he nears the end of his list, it’s hard not to imagine what might have been: a wildly plentiful eco-system, yielding its riches year after

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In 2008, the United States overcame Germany to become the top wind energy producer in the world!Much of this achievement is due to the enormous growth of wind energy producers just over the last few years. New wind projects represented 42% of America's wind energy creation in 2008. They added 8.4 gigawatts to the grid, bringing our total wind energy production to 25 gigawatts. Germany's wind

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The December holidays were not very long ago. You're probably still paying off your credit card debts from all the gifts you bought. Thinking of buying more presents for your significant other this Valentines Day is probably not very appealing. So why not avoid all that needless shopping and do something thoughtful for your partner this year?By avoiding more consumerism and emphasizing more

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A Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll released yesterday provided good news to both President Obama and environmentalists. Of those polled, 71% approve of Obama's presidential transition efforts. More importantly to environmentalists, 89% of those polled said they supported the idea of creating jobs by expanding renewable energy development and making buildings more energy efficient.According to

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The upcoming inauguration will be the first held in the age of green living. Accordingly, steps have been taken to ensure that the environmental footprint of celebrations are kept to a minimum.In addition to official inaugural events, several companies and organizations are hosting their own parties and balls where steps have been taken to make things eco-friendly.Below is a list of eco-actions

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Members of the European Union have finalized provisions of a minimum energy performance standard for televisions. On average, plasma televisions burn 50% more energy than their LCD counterparts. Because of their appetite for energy, the larger size plasma TV's will probably be banned under the new EU television standard.In addition to banning large plasma TV's, the new EU rules will also

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All apologies for an extended vacation from posting. We are back now and ready to help you integrate that green piece into your 2009 life.This is going to be a big year for the environment. Green living has saturated our society and become a part of daily life for many. Changes in leadership among our policy makers will certainly have a big impact on the spread of new energy technologies and

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The Green Piece Blog is going dark for the next two weeks for the holidays. We will be back in the new year with lots of new tips and advice on how to fulfill your New Years Resolution of becoming an even greener person.addthis_url=data:post.url; addthis_title=data:post.title; addthis_pub='greenpieceblog';Have a Happy Holiday and be safe!

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About now, you are thinking about your holiday budget, your travel plans, your shopping list, or your holiday meal. These are all pieces of your December puzzle. Of course there is one more piece, the green piece. You can't forget that one!This holiday season its really easy to incorporate some eco-thinking into your routine. Newsweek has some great tips on doing just that, most of them we've

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Its that time again, time to make the decision whether to pull out your old boxed fake tree and start attaching those color coded wire branches, or drive down to the farmer's market and tie a real tree to the roof of your car.Maybe you never though much about it, but there are some pretty significant differences between fake and real trees when it comes to their impact on the health of your

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Zoo Lights is a festive annual tradition held at the National Zoo for the holidays. The entire zoo is decorated with colorful lights in animals shapes. Part of the fun is being in the Zoo at night when it is usually closed.The Zoo Lights event will be open for a few more weeks during the holidays with special performances and surprises every night. One particularly interesting program is "Fashion

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You might have some greenies on your shopping list this year. They can be kind of hard to shop for.If you've already helped them become carbon neutral with a TerraPass, you've bought them fluorescent light bulbs and cloth shopping bags, and you've ordered them a great green book, what more can you do to satisfy their organic desires?How about a kit that will save them $460 in energy bills and

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President-Elect Barack Obama has been moving swiftly to fill his cabinet so the transition into a new administration will be as smooth as possible, given the challenges currently facing the U.S. There has been rampant speculation about who Obama will appoint to each office and so far most rumors have proven accurate.Today, NBC News is reporting the names of three possible appointees for Obama's

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Eco-Criminals beware...the Environmental Protection Agency has created a most-wanted list for you. A new EPA website will feature pictures and bios of fugitive environmental lawbreakers.The new list was posted online today, already featuring 23 offenders committing crimes that include smuggling of o-zone depleting substances, discharging pollutants into the air & water, laundering money and

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Just yesterday I published a post about the importance of buying recycled products like recycled paper, plastics, etc. I pointed out that the more recycled products you purchase the greater the demand for recyclable waste. Serendipitously, the New York Times published an article today that noted a significant dip in demand for recycable waste. That reduction in demand means lower prices paid for

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Everyone knows by now that the American car manufacturers are desperately seeking billions of dollars in federal funds to protect them from bankruptcy. Chrysler and GM have said they may not make it until the end of the year if something isn't done to save them now.Initially, the CEO's of the auto industry came to Washington in separate private jets and with a swagger. Apparently they thought

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Last week we attended a recycling event in Washington, DC. The presenter at the event put forth an obivous, yet overlooked idea on recycled products.You see, your community sells the recycled material you put in the bin to suppliers who then make the material into new products. The more you buy products made of recycled material, the more demand there is for your bottles, cans, paper, etc. The

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From the Wall Street Journal:Industry reps say such research is inconclusive. "We don't have any hard data, but as far as cancer in our industry, there is no higher rate," says Alan Spielvogel, director of technical services for the cleaners association. "And we try to have our [cleaners] handle the solvents in an environmentally friendly manner." Nevertheless, the Environmental Protection Agency

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You may not be aware of it, but almost all coal companies in the United States participate in Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining.What is that? It is exactly what it sounds like. Coal companies set-up explosives around the tops of mountains and literally blow these areas away to expose coal deposits under the surface. Obviously the result of this style of mining is the complete destruction of entire

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Every year we pull out the big address book and start compiling a list of Christmas/Holiday card recipients. It's a great tradition because it allows us to reach out to friends and relatives we rarely communicate with. Unfortunately, it's also a tradition that places a great demand on important resources like trees and petroleum.This year I presented myself with a challenge: Create an alternative

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Last Thursday, President Bush, and a diverse group of guests that included Santa Claus and Jon Secada, lit the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse of the National Mall.Ordinarily, a giant Christmas tree like this one is cut and transported from its original home to its new home where it stands until after the holidays when it is recycled for mulch, paper, etc. This is true of the Congressional

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Unique holiday gifts are very hard to find. Buying them locally is even harder. Imagine if you could get great gifts that were made right here in the DC area! Imagine no more, the Penn Quarter Holiday Market is back.The 4th Annual Penn Quarter Holiday Market opened Friday, December 5th. The market will be open everyday until December 23rd from noon until 8pm, so you can stop by at lunch of after

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Yesterday, the environmental world was abuzz with rumors that President-Elect Obama was backing away from his pledge to tax windfall profits earned by the big oil companies. Obama argued during the campaign that the oil industry had benefitted for decades from tax breaks and subsidies designed to help it expand energy infrastructure, but now that oil companies are earning record-breaking profits,

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After November 4th, you thought you were done voting for a while, but now X-Prize needs your help. You may have heard of X-Prize before. They are an organization that provides million dollar rewards for individuals who create ground-breaking innovations. You probably remember Burt Rutan's private spaceship that earned him $10 million.Now, X-Prize is focusing on sustainability. They are focused on

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Today marks a momentous occasion in Washington, DC. The re-opening of Smithsonian's American History Museum. After closing the museum a few years ago for renovations, it seemed the day would never come when Kermit, Dorothy's Ruby Slippers, and Hello Dolly's dress would all be in one place again.There may have been delays and aggravation, but the day is finally here and its an exciting

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This afternoon, Senator Barbara Boxer of California said that she would be pushing a new "streamlined" global warming bill in 2009 that would encapsulate President-Elect Obama's clean energy proposals.Senator Boxer was vague in describing the new legislation. She said it would be simpler than a similar bill that failed in the Senate earlier this year. She promised that a cap & trade market would

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Ever noticed that your Starbucks coffee lid has a recycling symbol? Ever wondered if your coffee cup could be dropped in the paper bin? What about those plastic pastry dishes, what should we do with those?Starbucks is an enormous company with a social conscience. Doing things like placing labeled recycling bins in stores would be a helpful way for customers to do the right thing.It just so

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From environment.about.com...addthis_url=data:post.url; addthis_title=data:post.title; addthis_pub='greenpieceblog';Indeed, in the 1920s automaker General Motors (GM) began a covert campaign to undermine the popular rail-based public transit systems that were ubiquitous in and around the country’s bustling urban areas. At the time, only one in 10 Americans owned cars and most people traveled by

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Each Thursday we'll present an eco-challenge for our readers. They'll be simple suggestions for what you can do at home to embrace greener living. Feel free to leave comments about your successes and failures or any additional ideas we overlooked. You can also participate in the challenges on Facebook through the Green Piece Blog Eco-Challenges Group HERE.This week's challenge, Thanksgiving

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Everyone using a Brita filter instead of buying bottled water is doing a great thing for the environment. You're conserving petroleum that is used to make those plastic bottles and fuel it takes to transport them. addthis_url=data:post.url; addthis_title=data:post.title; addthis_pub='greenpieceblog';But what about those plastic Brita water filters you change every few months? If you toss them in

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If you were in Washington, DC during last year's winter, you know that it was essentially a snow-free season. Early in December we saw a few inches stick to the ground, but other than that it was mostly ice and rain.The Capital Weather Gang over at the Washington Post have been tracking the gradual decline in annual snow fall in the Washington region over the last century. Their analysis is

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From Taegan Goddard's Political Wire...The House Democratic Steering Committee chose Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) to be chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee next year -- "a stinging rebuke" of the sitting chairman, Rep. John Dingell (D-MI), CQ Politics reports. Waxman won a 25-22 vote over Dingell in a closed-door meeting. However, the full House Democratic Caucus must approve or

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A cold winter blast has struck most of the United States. While most of us huddle inside when it's cold out, many bicyclists still insist on taking to the streets. Riding a bike to work or just around town is probably one of the greenest forms of transportation around. Unfortunately, it gets harder as the temperatures get lower. If you are a loyal bike rider and you want to continue riding even

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Washington generally clears out for the Thanksgiving holiday. Blame it on the younger people returning home and Congress returning to the district. There are still some of us, though, who enjoy celebrating America's holiday in America's capital. If you're planning on hosting a big Thanksgiving meal at your place this year, why not try buying locally grown vegetables and locally raised turkeys.

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The Governors Global Climate Summit comes together today in Los Angeles. President-Elect Obama has recorded a surprise address to the participating Governors in which he renews his commitment to fighting global warming. In addition to casting the issue in a moral light, he says that it presents is as a challenge to our economic and national security interests.The video is featured below. Obama

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Obama's energy & environment adviser Jason Grumet said today that the new administration will push its cap & trade proposal in 2009. Speaking to a carbon trading conference, Grumet said that 2009 will be a "very, very busy" period for government.A cap & trade system places a limit on how much pollution certain industries can release. That limit is divided into credits that can be purchased and

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I have a mental image of my family's living room the moment after every Christmas gift has been unwrapped. Strewn across the floor are heaps of colorful wrapping paper, some with little bears printed on them, others with dancing candy canes. Hours were spent making sure every fold was tight and every cut was even, but in the end it's all bundled up and sent away.I know this isn't a phenomenon

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The Supreme Court has ruled against environmental organizations seeking to protect whales from sonar used by the Navy during training missions off the coast of California.From the AP summary:The court did not deal with the merits of the claims put forward by the environmental groups. It said, rather, that federal courts abused their discretion by ordering the Navy to limit sonar use in some cases

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If you live in the DC metropolitan area (which includes Northern Virginia and Maryland) you can now recycle your electronic waste at Goodwill locations.The program is a partnership between Dell and Goodwill. Best of all, the contract between Goodwill and Dell stipulates that none of the e-waste can be sent to China, to avoid THESE issues.If you have old cell phones, music players, computers,

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Every year I get the same question, "What is greener, a real tree or a fake tree?"You can read my blog posts about which one of those two trees is the greenest HERE, but this year I want to suggest something radical for your Christmas tree.Rather than driving to the Christmas tree lot to find the perfect evergreen or scrounging around in your attic for that trusty fake tree, why not buy the

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Whether you're tossing your electronic waste or even recycling it, it's important to know where it ends up. The CBS News program, 60 Minutes goes to China to see how the toxic electronic waste from the United States is destroying communities, endangering children and creating a mophia-like presence.Watch CBS Videos Online

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During a debate with John McCain in October, President-Elect Obama was asked what his top priority would be upon entering the White House. He was clear and concise in his answer; energy.Obama explained that our energy problems were directly tied to rising consumer costs, dangerous foreign policy decisions and slowing job creation. He saw investment in domestic energy as a solution to both

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The dust is beginning to clear as attention on President-Elect Barack Obama's stunning victory turns to cabinet positions and glimpses of the new administration's direction.Before we dissect some of the information already coming out of Obama's administration, let's look at some of the environmental wins and losses on election day.Five particular environmental ballot initiatives attracted the

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Everywhere you look we are being told to vote. Starbucks, Krispy Kreme and Ben & Jerry's are all offering free products Tuesday for voters. Celebrities, athletes, politicians and the media have done all they can to encourage voting. Yet, the turnout, even in this historic election, will still not be as high as it should be. There are probably a million reasons why so many eligible voters refuse

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We are excited to announce that our previous web traffic record has been shattered in October. The previous record was set just last month, but it has been trounced already!This has been an exciting year for Green Piece Blog with over 10 times the traffic we had in 2007. Thank you for integrating the green piece into your daily routine!

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If you've ever sat near a window on a winter day, you know the cold temperatures can sneak through the glass. This problem costs you hundreds of dollars in heating expenses and makes your home more uncomfortable.There are ways to keep the cold air out and the warm air in during the winter. In fact, these changes will also keep the warm air out and cold air in during summer. First, caulk around

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The Environmental Protection Agency proposed raising its Energy Star requirements for televisions earlier this year. Those new requirements will go into effect November 1.Fortunately, television manufacturers were prepared for the new standards and will be selling qualifying TVs beginning November 1. These new TVs will be up to 30% more energy efficient. According to the EPA, if all televisions

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Best Buy is officially deeming October 30th as National Vampire Awareness Day. Best Buy isn't talking about Dracula or Count Chocula, they're referring to the electronics in your home that suck energy even when they're not in use.I bet you didn't know that your electronics are betraying you. You think they're turned off or in "standby mode" when they are actually still running and making your

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Environmentalists, former politicians, fishing groups and conservationists have come together to form a coalition that is pursuing a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).The lawsuit is the result of several delays and a lack of effort by local government to fulfill the Chesapeake Bay recovery plan. The groups are seeking a federal court order that will force new deadlines on

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In June, I wrote THIS blog post about a National Geographic film documenting the dangerous lives of mountain gorillas in Congo's Virunga National Park. After four gorillas were killed by illegal charcoal traders to send a message to local wildlife officials, National Geographic sent a film team to document the unfolding situation. What they found was a community of 200 extremely endangered

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With one week until election day and with many states already voting, we decided to condense all of our McCain & Obama related posts into one easy guide.Keep in mind the date that many of these posts were written. Some of the information has changed or is no longer relevant. Also, remember that this is a pro-environment blog. Our intention isn't to give the candidates equal time, just equal

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Several months ago, the Defenders of Wildlife created an ad discussing Alaska's aerial wolf hunting policy under Gov. Palin. In the ad, the group claimed that Palin's policy allowed hunters to shoot wolves from helicopters during the winter to artificially inflate moose populations for hunting season. Hunters were even paid a bounty by the state for turning in killed wolf paws.Many view hunting

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Tom Friedman, author of The World is Flat and Hot, Flat and Crowded has written an op-ed in today's New York Times about how high gas prices aren't necessarily bad for America.Yet, it is impossible for me to ignore the fact that when gasoline hit $4.11 a gallon we changed — a lot. Americans drove less, polluted less, exercised more, rode more public transportation and, most importantly,

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Whenever the weather turns cooler and the leaves start to fall, that creepy Halloween feeling fills the air. Its time to rent some scary movies and rot your teeth again. This year Frankenstein doesn't have to be the only thing green on Halloween.There are a few things you can do to celebrate fright night with less waste and impact on the earth.Avoid Paraffin Candles: Nothing is scarier than the

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As the energy crisis intensifies, we are all called upon to make green changes in our lives. One of the simplest and most cost-effective places to start is in our home. Being cognizant of our habits and retrofitting home materials to be energy efficient can save money and the planet.Sometimes its frustrating to make personal changes only to see companies or the government being wasteful. In

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Washington, DC is home to one of the most extensive urban tree planting programs in the country. Visit other big cities and you'll quickly notice that none match the park-like setting of DC. All of this beauty requires care and effort by many dedicated volunteers. One group most responsible for organizing these volunteers and expanding tree planting in DC is Casey Trees.Casey Trees is a local

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In 2006, the Center for Biological Diversity submitted a request to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration calling for Cook Inlet beluga whales to be protected as endangered species under the Endangered Species Act.Today, the NOAA determined that the beluga whale is not recovering fast enough from initial protections and must be labeled "endangered" to ensure survival of the

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A federal court ordered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set a new health standard for lead by Wednesday night. In accordance with the court's order, the agency released a new acceptable lead pollution standard yesterday.The new standard mandates that lead levels in our air must be reduced by 90%. This is a significantly stricter standard than the one previously set over three decades

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In Wednesday night's debate, John McCain and Barack Obama addresssed domestic issues. One of the most important domestic issues facing America is our energy crisis and the growing need for clean, renewable energy.Once again, John McCain discussed his support for renewable energy sources and mocked Obama for criticising the safety of nuclear energy. The problem is, John McCain conveniently leaves

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The Fall has arrived in many parts of the country. This means apple cider, pumpkin pie, acorn squash, cooler weather and, of course, thousands of falling leaves.Leaves may be beautiful when they're turning bright orange, yellow and red, but the beauty wears off when they're covering your lawn. Is there a way to reuse these leaves rather than bundle them up and send them to the dump? Yes.According

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The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting on a case before the Supreme Court pitting Navy sonar against whales off the California coast.From the Chronicle..."Environmentalists warn that the mid-frequency sonar used by the Navy can harm or kill whales by forcing the mammals to dive deep to avoid the sound, causing decompression sickness. The electronic devices also interfere with the mammals'

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With all the mixed emotions over the Wall Street Bailout, at least there was something in the $800 billion plan we can all feel good about.Included in the bailout was an eight year extension of the solar energy tax credits. These credits will offer 30% credit to both commercial and residential solar panel purchases. This huge investment in the spread of solar technology will encourage the private

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The National Park Service (NPS) commissioned the development of a park along the Potomac River in Georgetown many years ago. This multi-million dollar project creates an urban park that links the Rock Creek Trail to the Capital Crescent Trail. After years of planning, progress is finally being made on the park. In June of 2006, construction crews broke ground by tearing out a large parking lot. A

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Wonder why those gas prices are so high? Of course you do. In the past, gas prices spiked during  international military conflicts or severe weather events, but prices had been consistently high before any recent similar events and they haven't dropped much now that things have calmed down. So whats going on?Demand alone is driving costs up. For the first time ever, global demand for petroleum

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Both Barack Obama and John McCain have included "Cap and Trade" pollution programs in their Presidential platforms, although Obama was the only one of the two who actually voted to support such a program when it came up recently. What is a "Cap and Trade" program? Essentially its like a mini-stock market. The government sets an allowable level of pollution output for companies like manufacturers,

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Slate.com's "Green Lantern" is back again with some insight into the problem of raising an environmentally friendly pet. He focuses specifically on the problem of the animal's waste. DOGS - The Green Lantern says that while we're all trained to clean-up our pet's waste on the sidewalk or in public areas, it is just as important to clean it up in our own yards. Why? Because your pet's waste

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"Treehuggers" might not be the right label for Nadia Berg and Billy Stoetzer. The two sat in redwood trees in Humbold County, California's Nanning Creek grove for 11 months to protect the majestic icons from a timber company planning to cut the trees down. The two environmentalists sat 200 feet off the ground in the limbs of the redwoods. Their efforts were part of a 20 year protest aimed at

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Believe it or not, toxic rocket fuel is leaking into drinking water supplies around America. Perchlorate, as its technically called, has been found in water samples in 395 sites in 35 states. The level of perchlorate is high enough in these samples to affect thyroid function and to pose developmental health risks, specifically for babies and the unborn. While this might sound shocking to you, the

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I ran across this stunning headline on CNN.com today, "Polar Bears Resort to Cannabalism as Arctic Ice Shrinks." Things are not well in the Arctic. This past summer, Arctic sea ice shrunk to its second lowest level in recorded history, 30% below the normal level. Scientists have seen a steady decrease in sea ice of 10% per decade, but now they fear that rate has actually increased. In a short

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National Geographic Channel's "Preserve Our Planet" college film and PSA contest is back for its second year. We attended the awards ceremony for last year's competition and we were impressed with the submissions.This year's core idea is "Together We Can Make a Difference." The National Geographic is looking for submissions that reflect the value of working together to preserve and protect the

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The Humane Society Legislative Fund (the Fund) endorses candidates strictly based on their views on issues relating to animals. The group steers clear of differntiating candidates on political party lines. This has led to the endorsement of hundreds of congressional candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties. Never before, however, have they ever endorsed a candidate in the

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A few days ago I wrote a post about the Chevrolet Volt, GM's electric car that is set to hit American car lots by November 0f 2010. Proving yet again that competition in the green technology sector will yield more options, Chrysler announced plans today to introduce a full line of electric vehicles by late 2010, including cars, trucks and SUV's.While the Chevy Volt gets about 40 miles on a

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The government has at its disposal a number of tools to encourage development of clean energy sources. Congress could release additional funds to research institutions, attach requirements to state funding, change federal permitting standards, etc. Unfortunately, we're still waiting on a comprehensive energy policy that would utilize all of these tools, so in the meantiem we must make do with tax

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For being the Governor of Alaska for roughly 18 months, Gov. Palin has taken the side of industry over environment several times. It began with the proposed listing of the polar bear as a threatened species. Her administration sued the Bush administration to block listing of the bears. The lawsuit stated that Gov. Palin opposed the listing because "it will deter activities such as commerical

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General Motors and the other major American auto manufacturers are having a very bad year. Demand for their automobiles is at its lowest rate since the early 90's. With the meltdown of so many banks, consumer loans for automobiles are harder to get and more expensive. Finally, growth in developing markets like China has declined faster than expected. It is in this environment that GM's CEO Rick

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Cultural Tourism DC is hosting over 80 walking and biking tours around DC this coming weekend. The tours cover a range of topics from Spies of Georgetown to Gay Capital Hill. One tour that caught my interest was a bike tour of Anacostia that highlighted environmentally friendly activities happening in Anacostia and environmental challenges the community faces.Cultural Tourism DC's official

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Steve Jobs has just introduced a new version of Apple's iPod Nano. In addition to a new shape and new features, the new iPod Nano is being marketed as one of the greenest iPods Apple has ever made. Among some of the new iPod's braggin points...Arsenic-free GlassBFR-freeMercury-freePVC-freeHighly recylableIts the "cleanest and most toxic free iPod yet" according to Jobs. 

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So you own Crocs. There might be a million different explanations for how you gained possession of a pair. Whether you love them or hate them, whether you have Croc pride or Croc shame and whether you plan to buy a new pair or stay away from them completely, you should know how to dispose of your Crocs when the time comes.SolesUnited is a first-of-its-kind footwear recycling program for Crocs.

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Last night in his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, Senator McCain vowed to put America ahead of party. This statement struck me as odd considering that since becoming the GOP's presumptive nominee, McCain has abandoned his past moderate environmental views and adopted the much less environmentally friendly platform of his party.On Fuel Efficiency --- Old McCain: In 2002 he

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From Thomas L. Friedman of the New York TimesAs we emerge from Labor Day, college students are gathering back on campuses not only to start the fall semester, but also, in some cases, to vote for the first time in a presidential election. There is no bigger issue on campuses these days than environment/energy. Going into this election, I thought that — for the first time — we would have a choice

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The Toyota Prius is the flagship when it comes to hybrid vehicles. Its a symbol for eco-friendly living and incorporates cutting edge engine technology that is still unrivaled. Honda is looking to change all that.Toyota first introduced their Prius way back in 1997 in Japan. Although it was small, it was still a four door vehicle suitable for four adults. Honda entered the hybrid market shortly

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Last Friday I posted about John McCain's running mate, Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin, and her record on the environment. I knew at the time that she opposed protecting polar bears and I eventually learned she believes global warming is a myth. Now we're getting a clearer picture of just how far she is willing to go to protect oil companies and stop protections for threatened species. ABC News is

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The U.S. Botanic Garden is hosting a special summer series called, "One Planet-Ours" until October 13th. The focuse on the series is sustainability through the 22nd century. The information at the series won't just apply to gardens and landscapes, but will also focus on how each of us and our communities can do more to strengthen our environment.Interpretive and educational displays will be

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Another day, another controversy at the Environmental Protection Agency. You have probably heard about the mysterious disappearance of bees in the western region of the United States. If not, let me catch you up. In the last two years, bee populations have dropped more than 30%. The result of this loss is a collapse of bee colonies in several states. Bees provide economic benefits called "

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Craig's List is already a pretty environmentally friendly concept. The site, with its huge array of classified ads, allows people to purchase and sell used products they might otherwise throw away. It has added years of life to computers, furniture, clothes, cars, etc. Now, a new website is taking eco-friendly classfieds to a whole other level. EcoFlip.org likes to portray itself as the Green

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As a native Floridian, it was very exciting to move to the mid-Atlantic region of the country and see fireflies during the summer. We don't have fireflies in Florida, so I was like a kid searching the night air for those flickers of light.  Because I love fireflies so much, I was dismayed to read that their numbers are dwindling. The first signs of a drop in firefly populations appeared in

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UPDATE: Gov. Palin made it clear in an interview with Newsmax magazine that she doesn't believe humans are the cause of global climate change. This is out of the mainstream of even the Republican party who includes global warming in their political platform. To read about Gov. Palin's view on global warming, click HERE.John McCain is holding a rally today where he will announce Gov. Sarah Palin

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Last night Senator Joe Biden of Delaware was officially nominated to serve as Vice President to Barack Obama. Biden gave a great speech, preceded by a passionate introduction by his son, Beau Biden. Joe Biden is a well liked Senator known for his straight talk and foreign affairs experience. What do we know about his support for environmental issues?Biden has an 83% lifetime score from the League

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The Onion has a great story today titled, "Bush Told to Sign Birthday Treaty for Someone Named Kyoto."WASHINGTON—Enlisted by members of the House and Senate, presidential aide Rebecca Tandy brought a copy of the international climate-change treaty to President Bush's desk Monday and asked him to sign a birthday document for a Japanese dignitary named "Kyoto Protocol." "Mr. Protocol really likes

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There are so many environmental groups in DC that it can be a little overwhelming. When making a decision about which groups to join, its important to keep in mind which environmental issues are most important to you. Its also good to distinguish between joining large, national groups and smaller, local groups.If climate change is an environmental issue that is important to you and you are

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Raising a dog is a pretty straight forward experience. They eat, sleep, potty and play. Where in that routine is there room to make them more environmentally friendly? You'd be surprised.First, lets get the dirty stuff out of the way and talk about your dog's waste. You should already be picking up any droppings when you're on walks. Dog's waste contains bacteria and nutrients that can get washed

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Well that was fast. Just yesterday I wrote a post about New York City Mayor Bloomberg's suggestion that the city install wind and solar energy generators to create 10% of its energy from renewables by 2010. I warned readers that this might be a lot of hot air since he provided few details about cost and strategy, unfortunately I was right.Today, Bloomberg backed off of his idea saying, "I have

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I blogged about an Energy Department study which found that wind energy could equal the power currently generated by nuclear energy simply by using existing technology and investing sufficient capital. You can read that post HERE. One of the only obstacles to gaining 20% of our energy from wind is space. It is difficult to find enough property for all those wind turbines.New York City Mayor

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Since President Bush took office, he has worked to move environmental decision making away from the states to the federal government. Back in 2007, EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson summed up the Bush Administration's philosophy perfectly when he said, "A national solution is better than a confusing patchwork of state rule."For the sake of consistency, this might sound like a smart approach to

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