The curse of carbon.Most people can appreciate the seriousness of rising sea levels. Much harder to grasp are most of the other consequences of global warming–and especially of the build-up of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
New Method for Realizing Hydrogen PotentialHydrogen-powered fuel cells hold enormous promise as a power source for future generations. Hydrogen is […]
Denvers Climate Plan In-Depth: Voluntary Travel OffsetsHere on the Greenprint blog, we’re taking a closer look at each of the 10 recommended strategies from Denver’s recently-released draft climate action plan. Today: an overview of Item 3, which suggests promoting programs for voluntary purchases of certified carbon offsets:“Provide the opportunity to pay a small voluntary fee, […]
Press Release: Environmental Defense Fund Honored that Board Vice Chair Reportedly Picked as NOAA Administrator
(Washington, D.C. - December 19, 2008) Environmental Defense Fund is honored that President-elect Barack Obama has selected EDF Board Vice Chair Jane Lubchenco to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), according to several sources contacted by The Washington Post. […]
Mayor Hickenlooper on Sirius RadioLast Sunday, Mayor Hickenlooper was a guest on Meet the Planet, a national radio talk show on Sirius satellite radio (channel 114 LIME). He discussed Greenprint Denver’s current and long-range goals with co-host Jenny Griffin on “Earth Warrior” Doug Ivey’s educational program, which aims to improve awareness about environmental issues and […]
Press Release: California Will Create Green Economic Stimulus Package By Implementing AB 32
(Sacramento, CA - December 8, 2008) California will create a green economic stimulus plan that will serve as a national model by implementing the historic Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32), according to a new study released today. The report, Getting the Job […]
Josh Silver - Bringing Sight to 1 Billion
Press Release: California Approves Plan to Implement Climate Change Law, Sets Precedent for National, International Action
(Sacramento, CA - December 11, 2008) California regulators today unanimously approved a plan to implement a law requiring the state to dramatically cut its global warming pollution, setting a precedent for national and international action, according to a law cosponsor. […]
First U.S. offshore wind farm project moves forwardBOSTON (Reuters) - A plan to build the United States’ first offshore wind farm took another step forward on Tuesday, after the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection approved its proposed undersea cables to transmit power to the mainland.The Cape Wind project, which would place 130 turbines about 4.7 […]
U.S. will fail to meet biofuels mandate - EIAThe United States will fall well short of biofuels mandates on the uncertain development of next-generation fuels made from grasses and wood chips, the government’s top energy forecasting agency said on Wednesday.”The key risk factor is rate of development of cellulosic biofuels technology,” Howard Gruenspecht, the Energy […]