Obama Making Good on Green Promises
As though making up for lost time, the federal government has initiated a whirlwind of activity over greening the economy since Inauguration Day just two weeks ago.
As though making up for lost time, the federal government has initiated a whirlwind of activity over greening the economy since Inauguration Day just two weeks ago.
California is in the midst of a water crisis.
The U.S. now leads the world in wind energy production, with incredible resources left to tap over land and sea. And a growing wind industry brings with it high-paying jobs, improved national security and a major reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Querido DiálogoEcológico: Una amiga mía en Connecticut está muy entusiasmada con los eventos llamados "tragos verdes" a las que ella asiste cada mes para juntarse con otros vecinos interesados en cuestiones del medio ambiente. ¿Cómo puedo averiguar si existen este tipo de reuniones en mi área?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Qué partes de los Estados Unidos están o serán azotadas más severamente por el calentamiento del planeta?
Greg Wetstone, the senior director for government and public affairs at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), talks about the need for incentives and a smarter grid.
A new federally funded study shows that cleaner air in the U.S. over the past two decades has led to an overall increase in life expectancy of nearly five months for Americans on average.
The day after Barack Obama’s inauguration, the new administration ordered a stop to all pending regulations pushed through in the waning days of the Bush administration.
Thoughts of Superbowl showdowns rarely involve carbon footprints, but the National Football League takes its green impact seriously.
Spring Break is just around the bend. But before you start silk screening T-shirts that read "I survived Spring Break 2009" for you and your buddies, or sign up for that wet T-shirt contest, consider an eco-friendly alternative.
Querido DiálogoEcológico: Este invierno se está insinuando como uno de los más fríos en memoria reciente donde vivo. ¿Qué puedo hacer para reducir mi cuenta de calefacción casera ahora y en el futuro?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: Mi marido y yo estamos esperando un niño y estamos preocupados acerca de las consecuencias para el medio ambiente de los pañales disponibles. Recuerdo los pañales viejos del paño con alfileres utilizaba mi mamá. ¿Hay novedades en el campo de los pañales de paño?