2.24.2011
Boiler and incinerator regulations are so hot
These standards are set to cover more than 200,000 boilers and incinerators that emit harmful pollution including mercury, cadmium, and particle pollution.
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Posted by JA at 8:19 AM 0 comments
Labels: Air pollution, clean air, environmental blog, Environmental Regulation, EPA, Federal Regulations
2.14.2011
"Home," a film about the effects of climate change sends a strong message
This documentary was so moving I was crying. It's so important to please at least watch parts of it when you have nothing to do. Our planet is SO PRECIOUS and everyone is in immediate danger from climate change and humanity's depletion of our Earth's resources. Please pass this on because it was such an amazing and real documentary.Wao. What an endorsement. I should check it out.
See the whole film here: Home.
Posted by JA at 5:02 PM 0 comments
Labels: Climate Change, Home, Yann Arthurs-Bertrand
2.10.2011
NYC looking at sewage treatment as source of renewable energy
Think about what's going on here: NYC collects all of our wastewater (via combined sewer and storm water system); filters out the organic material; cleans the water before sending it into the environment; and will now be selling energy (in the form of natural gas) in the open-market.
Posted by JA at 12:10 AM 0 comments
Labels: Energy, NYC, NYC DEP, NYC Department of Environmental Protection, Renewable Energy Source
2.08.2011
Carbon Nation: A climate change solutions movie [that doesn't even care if you believe in climate change]
Carbon Nation, is an optimistic, forward-looking film, exploring potential alternatives to carbon fuel.
"From one-armed Texas cotton farmer Cliff Etheridge’s efforts to pull together an enormous wind farm, to green jobs innovator Van Jones, Peter Byck’s film presents vital solutions to a thorny problem and in the process reveals a thriving tradition of American ingenuity."
The Film Society of Lincoln Center is screening Carbon Nation THIS THURSDAY, February 10 at 6:30pm. BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!
For more information, see the Film Society's page.
Posted by JA at 6:11 PM 0 comments
Labels: Carbon Emissions, Carbon Nation, Film Society of Lincoln Center
2.03.2011
EPA: Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal is disgusting!
Posted by JA at 10:03 AM 0 comments
Labels: CERCLA, EPA, Gowanus Canal, NYC Watershed, Superfund, Water