18 August 2009 Comments Off

World Water Week

Even if you can’t make it to Stockholmthis week, you can still have an impact when it comes to conserving this very special resource.
Cool People Care | World Water Week.

11 November 2008 1 Comment

KSU Researchers Quantify Water Pollution Costs

Too often it takes a hit to a community’s pocketbook before citizens are willing to take action to address environmental problems. Researchers at KSU will be releasing a report in tomorrow’s (November 12, 2008) online issue of Environmental Science and Technology that details and quantifies the very real costs of freshwater pollution in the United States.

21 June 2008 2 Comments

Coastal Governors Pledge to Protect Oceans from Offshore Drilling

A bipartisan group of seven coastal governors are reiterating concerns about offshore drilling as Congress actively considers proposals that would revoke a 27-year moratorium on the practice.

5 December 2007 1 Comment

Compromise on US Energy Bill = They Win, We Lose

Welcome to the Federal Government of the United States, the place where good policy goes to die by the pen of one man, the President of the United States. White House economic advisor Allan Hubbard stated yesterday : "it appears Congress may intend to produce a bill the President cannot sign.".
At Issue: US states must [...]

2 December 2007 Comments Off

A Green Wave Lifts all Boats

A Green Wave Lifts all Boats – Van Jones looks to sustainability for pathways out of poverty:
Will the burgeoning "green" economy have a place in it for everyone? To a packed auditorium in Seattle last Wednesday, Van Jones said: It can. And to be successful, it has to.
In the chorus of voices against climate change, [...]