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NCPA says Polar Bear extinction is ‘Coca-Colalization’ of Science
While commenting on Al Gore’s global warming documentary, “An Inconvenient Truth” David Legates, author of the study and the director of the University of Delaware’s Center for Climatic Research said “the most inconvenient truth is that the science behind these claims is fatally flawedâ€. The study is part of the National Center for Policy Analysis [...]
Posted by Moderator on May 16th, 2006 filed in Al Gore, Global Warming, NCPA, News
Cellulose Ethanol from Grass
I heard this report on NPR and followed it with researching the company. It’s a Canadian based corporation with a portfolio very different from other conventional ethanol manufacturers. Iogen Corp. produces ethanol from grass, cereal straws and corn stover, which may help build rural economy, reduce reliance on imported oil and even lower green house emission as [...]
Posted by Moderator on May 16th, 2006 filed in Alternative Fuel, Ethanol, Iogen, News
Six Easy Ways to Cut Your Pollution
Environmental Defense has listed six easy to do pollution prevention/minimization tips that we could all use. The simple to do steps include changing to more energy efficient bulbs, subscribe to greener energy, saving on gasoline use and even buying Carbon Offsets. They also have a calculator that estimates your personal pollution impact. Source: http://www.fightglobalwarming.com/page.cfm?tagID=135 Footnote: [...]
Posted by Moderator on May 15th, 2006 filed in Environmental Defense, Tips/Tools, Urban
World Trade Center Staircase Endangered!
World Trade Center Vesey Street Staircase New York, N.Y. The Vesey Street Staircase, the only surviving above-ground remnant of the original World Trade Center, is a vivid and haunting reminder of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The staircase played a significant role in saving the lives of hundreds of individuals who used it as [...]
Posted by Moderator on May 10th, 2006 filed in 9/11, National Trust, News, Urban