Entries tagged Government

1. Save our satellites

   By Lisa Moore Posted Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:50pm PDT for climate411

   

   Satellites provide more than pretty pictures. Crucial data about climate change depends on continuous high-quality satellite imaging. Unfortunately, this data stream is threatened by budget cuts and lack of political support. Read full post »

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   • Politics,
   • Weather,
   • Science,
   • Government,
   • Tips

2. Cities fess up to emissions with new project

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:22am PDT for ecogeek

   

   A nonprofit is helping 21 cities reduce their emissions across the board by linking emissions data to its effect on climate change. Read full post »

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   • Science,
   • Government,
   • Pollution

3. Didn't we learn anything from the 1970s energy crisis?

   By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:52pm PDT for greenpicks

   

   This summer of high gas prices isn't a first -- America experienced a major energy crisis 30 years ago, and we rose to the challenge. Read full post »

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   • Government,
   • Oil and Gas,
   • Commuting

4. The military needs to go green

   By Forecast Earth Correspondent Don Willmott Posted Tue Aug 5, 2008 4:03pm PDT for forecastearth

   

   The U.S. Army wants to reduce its carbon "bootprint" by 30 percent by 2015. Can an organization so dependent on diesel hit this ambitious goal? Read full post »

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   • Television,
   • News,
   • Government,
   • Oil and Gas

5. Head in the sands

   By Forecast Earth Correspondent James Hrynyshyn Posted Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:00pm PDT for forecastearth

   Tar sands and shale oil deposits require huge amounts of energy to extract the oil. They're not a great return on investment -- which the Bush administration wants to ignore. Read full post »

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   • Politics,
   • Government,
   • Oil and Gas

6. Car insurance that costs less when you drive less

   By Michael Replogle Posted Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:58am PDT for climate411

   Pay-as-you-drive insurance charges you only for what you actually use, and a couple companies are testing it out. But many U.S. state regulations are in the way -- where does your state stand? Read full post »

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   • Finances,
   • Government,
   • Cars,
   • Commuting

7. Emergency funding for public transit crisis

   By Michael Replogle Posted Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:00am PDT for climate411

   Bus and rail use is at a 50-year high due to gas prices. But systems across the U.S. can't get enoung funding without federal help. Read full post »

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   • Government,
   • Commuting

8. Solar stocks crashing on tax fears

   By Hank Green Posted Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:09pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   The U.S. and Spain are set to phase out tax credits for investing in solar energy -- and solar stock prices are tumbling because of it. Read full post »

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   • Government,
   • Solar Power,
   • Buildings

9. Stephen Colbert is priceless

   By Sheryl Canter Posted Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:16am PDT for climate411

   Who needs safety regulations and the Environmental Protection Agency? Not the denizens of the Colbert Nation. Check out this hilarious video. Read full post »

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   • Government,
   • Pollution,
   • Video

10. DOT gives $500,000 for alternative jet fuels competition

    By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:37pm PDT for ecogeek

    

    The U.S. Department of Transportation gets together with the X Prize Foundation to promote creative thinking on renewable fuels for aviation. Read full post »

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    • Government,
    • Flying