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Methane Defined
A colorless, nonpoisonous, flammable gas created by anaerobic decomposition of organic compounds. A major component of natural gas used in the home.
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Cutting Fossil Fuel Subsidies Can Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions Says UN Environment Report
Published August 29, 2008, 8:42 am, Environmental News Network
Scrapping fossil fuel subsidies could play an important role in cutting greenhouse gases while giving a small but not insignificant boost to the global economy a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) says. The report challenges the widely held view that such subsidies assist the poor arguing that many of these price support systems benefit the wealthier sections of society rather ...
Life without plastic: Attempting a one-stop shop at the supermarket
Published August 29, 2008, 2:33 am, BBC News
It may seem from my posts about farmers' markets, local butchers and fruit stalls that I have shunned supermarkets this month. This is not the case.
MSHA nets $70,000 in fines from Utah mine
Published August 28, 2008, 11:27 pm, Deseret Morning News
A subsidiary of Murray Energy Corp. has been forced to pay more than $70,000 in overdue fines for health and safety violations at the Aberdeen Mine in Carbon County.
Report: Global warming threatens state
Published August 28, 2008, 10:45 am, The Capital
If Maryland doesn't work to combat and adapt to climate change, the state risks problems from heat-related illnesses, harm to crops and livestock, a shake-up of which species of plants and animals survive here and damaged wetlands and coasts, according to a report released today.
Environmental & Energy
Published August 28, 2008, 3:24 am, Mondaq
The United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") has begun to pave a road that could lead to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions emitted from fossil fuel power plants.
Sludge fears and complaints are blowin' in the wind
Published August 28, 2008, 1:35 am, Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton sludge spread on farm fields near Port Dover Friday delivered a powerful stench that had politicians questioning the event at county council this week.
Meat alternatives bring out green (face) in me
Published August 28, 2008, 12:07 am, The Gleaner
There are a lot of things I will do for the environment and to save energy. Eating a "meat alternative" isn't one of them.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to Address Clean Energy Priorities at Democratic National Convention Tonight
Published August 27, 2008, 4:59 pm, PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
Furthering the mission of last week's National Clean Energy Summit to chart a course for our nation's clean energy future, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Center for American Progress Action Fund's John Podesta will present federal and state energy policy recommendations to delegates to the 2008 Democratic and Republican National Conventions.
Warren Resources Updates Recent California Developments
Published August 27, 2008, 1:05 pm, PrimeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance
NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2008 -- Warren Resources, Inc. today announced that, on August 26, 2008, the California South Coast Air Quality Management District Hearing Board issued its Findings and Decision approving Warren's use and operation of six microturbines and the installation of additional, low-emission equipment at its Wilmington Townlot Unit central facility under an agreed Order for Abatement.
Pack of dog park proponents push for Grass Valley facility
Published August 27, 2008, 9:14 am, The Union
A group of dog lovers think there is enough demand to create a dog park in Grass Valley, and they will meet at 5 p.m. today at City Hall to discuss it.
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Thu Aug 28
- Methane - Encyclopedia of Earth
- The Associated Press: Arctic sea ice drops to 2nd lowest level on record
- Idea: Recycling Human Waste - Ideablob: where ideas grow: Please check this idea out. If you like the idea, please click the thumbs-up button! Thank you!
- Bate's Methane Car
- RegenSW_97.pdf (application/p df Object): This case study from Sweden shows an innovative model for combining organic waste management with farm diversificatio n by producing biofuel and fertilisers. The project's success is, in part, a result of the local authority adopting a comprehensive approach to waste, farming and energy, and in part the signed-up participation of local residents and businesses.
Wed Aug 27
- Another Kind of Energy
- Cow power: the energy and emissions benefits of converting manure to biogas
- Tibetan meadows emit methane : Nature News
Tue Aug 26
- Methane from landfills provides fuel for garbage trucks - AutoblogGreen: From Automotive News. Subscription required.
Mon Aug 25
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