July, 2009

Check Out The 330 MPG Hybrid

 |  Jul 28, 2009

A interesting new car design could increase mileage tenfold. Forums.nasioc.com reports: “Accelerated Composites, LLC, has designed a two-seat passenger car that will achieve up to 330 MPG and sell for under … Read more

Can Commerical Air Lines Act More Like Geese?

 |  Jul 28, 2009

A university-based contest called “Fly Your Idea” is producing interesting ideas for more environmentally-sound flight including borrowing some ideas from geese. Physorg.com reports: “A team of five doctoral students from … Read more

Goats Enlisted to Protect Endangered Turtles

 |  Jul 28, 2009

That’s right — goats!  When mowing practices were found dangerously harmful to bog turtles in Maryland, a different (more ancient) mowing technique was employed. The Baltimore Sun reports: “The State … Read more

Highlight of the Week – USDA: House bill should yield long-term benefits for agriculture

 |  Jul 28, 2009

According to an analysis by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the American Clean Energy and Security Act would cost the farming sector little in the short-term and yield great long-term … Read more

Economic Message of the Week – Governors Say Fighting Global Warming Will Create Jobs

 |  Jul 28, 2009

Three Democratic governors told the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee that curbing emissions and developing a national clean energy economy could mean more jobs and economic prosperity. Citing the … Read more

Org Goes Door-to-Door For Clean Energy Education

 |  Jul 28, 2009

As part of the Alliance for Climate Protection's Repower America National Mobilization Weekend, members and volunteers went door to door to educate Americans about the transition to a clean energy … Read more

Coral Reefs Imperiled By Rising Temperatures

 |  Jul 28, 2009

According to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration report, coral reefs in the Caribbean face a considerable risk of bleaching and die-offs partly due to rising water temperatures. The report … Read more

Cabinet Members Tout Energy Plans in Print

 |  Jul 28, 2009

In regional newspapers around the country, members of President Obama's cabinet have published op-ed columns on the heels of their testimony before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. … Read more

Five Questions: How to Build a Network of Local Farms

,  |  Jul 28, 2009

July 28, 2009 Laura Hall owns and operates the Refectory, a café housed in the divinity school at Duke University which serves local and sustainable food. We asked Laura how … Read more

Schools Go High Tech to Increase Transit Ridership

,  |  Jul 28, 2009

NWF July 28, 2009 How often have you run to the bus stop, missed the bus by only a few seconds, and had to wait 20 minutes for the next … Read more