Archive for June, 2008

Energy ministers split on subsidies as oil surges

Keep it Clean, From Drain to StreamH2O Jo and Flo are spreading the word about water quality as part of Denver’s Wastewater Management Division’s Keep it Clean campaign. Their message this month is “pick up litter and after your critter!” Help conserve and protect our natural waterways and keep pollutants out of our storm drains […]

The Triac: An Affordable Electric Car

The Triac: An Affordable Electric CarCalifornia based company Green Vehicles recently began selling an affordable $20,000 electric car called the Triac. The small but efficient 3-wheeled car has a range of 120 miles and can travel up to 70mph on the highway. Charging the lithium-ion batteries that power the 20kw electric motor takes about 6 […]

Cellulosic Ethanol Becomes a Reality

Press Release: Endangered Bird Seen on Three Texas Ranches FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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David Wolfe, 512.691.3415-w or 512.426.7670-c
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Chris Smith, 512.691.3451-w or 512.659.9264-c or csmith@edf.org
[Note to editors: Black-capped vireo photo and video footage available upon request.]
 
(Austin - May 16, 2008) – Environmentalists and landowners hail the endangered black-capped vireo return to three central Texas ranches as further […]

Rail’s use of energy subject of debate.

Recycle Your CFLs at ACE HardwareColoradans can now drop off used compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and mercury-containing thermostats for free recycling at any Ace Hardware store in the state. The spiral shaped bulbs contain a small amount of mercury and should not be thrown away in the trash. CFLs are also accepted in Denver’s […]

Press Release: EDAF Launches National Ad Campaign in Support of Climate Security Act

GE To Develop Hybrid TugboatsGeneral Electric and the C-MAR Group recently announced plans to work together on the development of hybrid engine technologies for tugboats, in an effort to offer lower costs for customers and while lowering carbon emissions. The tugboat platform builds on current hybrid technology projects for locomotives, city buses and off-highway vehicles. […]

“Kick the CO2 Habit” - UNEP Says It May Be Easier Than You Think

The Bike Depot Opens April 19Park Hill’s newest resource for active living is opening soon. The Bike Depot provides Park Hill residents and neighbors opportunities to earn used bikes, become skilled at repairing bikes, and take bike safety classes. You can help by volunteering time, donating bikes or equipment, organizing a bike ride or collection, […]

Caribbean Monk Seal Gone Extinct From Human Causes, NOAA Confirms

Energy ministers split on subsidies as oil surgesEnergy officials from five top consumer nations urged producers to step up investment on Saturday, a day after crude’s biggest surge ever, but they offered no new ideas on how to deal with record prices and remained divided on fuel subsidies.Japan, the United States, China, India and South […]

The Benefits of Hybrid Cars

The Benefits of Hybrid CarsThe soaring oil prices and the rising level of awareness among the masses regarding the rapidly deteriorating environmental conditions are compelling many car makers to switch over the developing hybrid cars. There are already more than one million hybrid vehicles running on American roads (May, 2008). Big car companies like GM […]

When Fences Make Bad Neighbors

60 MPG VW Jetta reaches US, $22,000 estimated base priceIn case the first title was too long for the amazing 60 MPG gas mileage to be obvious, I want to call further attention to this recent article on the new VW TurboDiesel Jetta, coming to the US in 2009, and capable of meeting all of […]

Why Are Rising Sea Levels a Threat?

Denvers Climate Plan In-Depth: Incentivize Energy ConservationOn May 17, the Mayors Greenprint Advisory Council announced the release of Denver’s draft climate action plan. It offers a set of solutions to bring the city toward a 10 percent reduction in per capita greenhouse gas emissions from the 1990 rate by the year 2012, in conformity with […]