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Archive for August, 2009

Oil Companies Warn that the Current Climate Bill Will Raise Prices at the Pump

Monday, August 31st, 2009

At first glance this would seem to be a typical “scare tactic” that the oil companies would use to get their way. However, over the past few years many oil companies have shown major investments into new clean energy technologies and have released a seemingly legitimate warning to consumers.
Oil companies such as Valero and Murphy [...]

A New Idea Proposed to Give the Climate Bill More Teeth, Will D.C. Notice?

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Well, to be fair, it really is not a “new” idea, but some concerned citizens are calling for a different approach to the U.S. government’s proposed Climate Bill. These citizens state that cap-and-trade should be replaced with a carbon tax.
The Obama administration’s proposed Climate Bill has met a lot of resistance in the U.S. Senate, [...]

Offshore Wind Project in the News as Obama Vacations Near the Proposed Location

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

It seems U.S. President Barack Obama just cannot get a break from his climate change duties even while on vacation in Martha’s Vineyard. With the President’s visit an older project was brought to the forefront by protesters and supporters alike reminding the President that an offshore wind project was proposed for the state of Massachusetts.
Cape [...]

New Tar Sands Pipeline Approved by President Obama Dampers Some Supporters’ Hopes of a “Greener” Washington DC

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

With the recent approval of the proposed Embridge, Inc. Canada to America oil pipeline, some hopes of a “Greener” U.S. Presidential administration have gone out the door.
The new pipeline will be known as the “Alberta Clipper” and will carry 450,000 to 800,000 barrels of crude oil from the Canadian tar sands to refiners as far [...]

U.K. Airport Accused of Possible “Greenwashing”

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

Newquay Airport of Cornwall, Westcounty area of England, is one of the fastest growing airports in the region. The airport currently handles 350,000 passengers a year and is still expected to grow in the next few years.
In an effort to promote sustainable living and Green Living, the Newquay Airport has pledged to be “carbon neutral” [...]

Rustbelt Shows Some Signs of Life in Green Technology

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

The Rustbelt of America, or the Midwest, definitely has a torrid relationship with the Green Movement, clean technology, and the new Climate Bill.
The Midwest is home to what is quite possibly America’s largest manufacturing base. For example, the state of Indiana creates 4% of America’s carbon emission output but only amounts for 2% of the nation’s [...]

More Green Collar Jobs Potentially Sprouting in the U.S.

Friday, August 28th, 2009

With the U.S. and world economy still depressed and U.S. unemployment around 9.5%, we love to hear any news about potential new job creation. We love it even more when they are new Green Collar Jobs.
With the Obama administration’s Climate Bill currently hitting a brick wall in the U.S. Senate due to carbon emission limits, [...]

Learn How to Make Your Home Green at the Living Zero Home Tour

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Many of our readers may already know what it takes to Go Green or have an Eco-friendly lifestyle. But for some, you may wish to live the Green Harbor Lifestyle but your not exactly sure where to start.
We feel the easiest and most economical way to Go Green is through conservation and energy efficiency especially [...]

The Obama Administration’s Climate Bill Meeting Heavy Opposition in the Senate From Both Sides

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

The Obama administration’s Climate Bill which moved so swiftly through the U.S. House of Representatives is meeting much higher resistance in the Senate. One of the more shocking facts is that this resistance is coming from both sides of the aisle.
Both Democrat and Republican U.S. Senators have been pushing heavy resistance upon the Obama administration’s [...]

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Campus Goes Green by Dirverting Rainwater Drainage

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus recently took the first steps in its campus-wide effort to become more green. One of its original projects was to build a “green roof” with water absorbing plants on top of one of the dormitory buildings.
Recently, however, UWM took on a different challenge. In an effort to be more Green, [...]