Are Hybrids Really Less Green Than Hummers?
I read that hybrid cars are actually less green-friendly than even Hummers, because they have two motors and very environmentally damaging batteries. Is this true?
Semana del 12/08/2007
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Cómo encuentro un reciclador de espuma de poliestireno en mi zona? Mi compañía recibe enormes laminas de este material en forma regular, y sencillamente la botan a la basura. ¿Qué puede hacer un negocio para rtecilar este material en forma económica y eficiente?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: Aparte de los beneficios obvios a la humanidad de reducir la pobreza, ¿cómo se beneficiaría el medioambiente mundial mediante la promoción de más igualdad ecológica?
What Kind Of Tax Incentives Are Out There For Buying Greener?
Dear EarthTalk: What tax or other government incentives are there out there for buying green—for individuals as well as businesses? —Phoebe Rafferty, New York, NY There has never been a better time than now to tap into a laundry list of tax rebates and other financial incentives designed to encourage individuals and businesses to go […]
Aside from the obvious benefits to mankind of reducing poverty
Research has shown that in countries with a wide disparity between rich and poor, environmental protection tends to be a lower priority. The inverse is also true: Countries with greater economic equality assign higher priority to safeguarding their environment.
COMMENTARY: Behind the Greens
Rebecca Wodder is the president of American Rivers, the nation’s leading river conservation organization, committed to "standing up for healthy rivers so our communities can thrive."
Congress Wakes Up on Everglades Restoration
Three major Florida water projects that will aid restoration of the Everglades are part of a $21 billion national water bill that made it through House and Senate negotiations—despite stalling since 2002. While the White House has expressed concern over the cost of the proposed bill, political analysts think there are enough Senate votes in favor of the bill to override a Presidential veto.
Sierra Club: Recreation Tops Extraction in U.S. West
A new report released last week by the Sierra Club shows that the economics of the American West have shifted dramatically over the past few decades, with recreational activities supporting more sustainable jobs and economic growth than the extractive industries once critical to the region’s economy.
How do I find a Styrofoam recycler in my area?
Known within the packaging industry as expanded polystyrene (EPS) and usually bearing the “#6” recycling symbol, Styrofoam (which is actually the trademark name for Dow Chemical’s product) has long been an environmental bugaboo
Semana de 5/8/07
Querido DiálogoEcológico:El césped artificial ha sido popular en los campos de deportes ya por décadas por una serie de razones, pero ¿resulta una buena opción ambiental para céspedes residenciales?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: Estoy considerando comprar un Honda Civic a gas natural. ¿Qué sale exactamente del tubo de escape de este tipo de vehículo, y cuán dañino es el proceso de extracción y refinamiento de gas natural? ¿Cuál es más "verde"—un auto híbrido o uno a gas natural?
Which Is Greener: Hybrid Or Natural Gas Car?
Which is a green option? A hybrid or natural-gas-powered car?