It’s Easy Being Green: Biofuels Go for a Spin
May 14, 2008
Auto racing may not seem like the most environmentally friendly form of recreation—but that could change. Eco-awareness in the motorsport world is growing, led by the American Le Mans series. The series—a particular type of racing based on endurance and sleek, one-seater aerodynamic cars—is pursuing several green initiatives, including the use of advanced biofuels and supporting the introduction of hybrid race cars. Read more
Experts Warn of Impending Global Water Crisis
May 13, 2008
Warning that a global water and sanitation crisis was looming, development experts and Government and civil society representatives called for accelerated action on water-management issues in general, and sanitation in particular, as the Commission on Sustainable Development devoted a second full day to reviewing water and sanitation decisions taken at its thirteenth session. Read more
New Analysis Shows Important Slowdown in Lake Tahoe Clarity Loss
May 13, 2008
For the first time since researchers began continuously measuring Lake Tahoe’s famed water clarity 40 years ago, UC Davis scientists reported today that the historical rate of decline in the lake’s clarity has slowed considerably in recent years. Read more
Wind Farms Improve Scenery - If Built Inland
May 9, 2008
Wind farms generally improve the scenery of locations that were not that picturesque to begin with. According to a study in Geographical Research published by Wiley-Blackwell, wind farms have a negative impact on landscapes with a high scenic quality, but a positive effect on dull and mundane landscapes. Read more
Hard on the Pocket But High Fuel Prices Could Help Slash US Emissions
May 8, 2008
High gasoline prices could lead to a dramatic saving in US greenhouse-gas emissions. That’s the conclusion of economists in the US, who suggest high fuel prices are turning consumers off SUVs and onto smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Read more
Reno, Nev. Company Pays Over $80,000 for Toxic Chemical Reporting Violations
May 8, 2008
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently reached an $80,080 settlement with a Reno, Nev. company for its failure to submit required toxic chemical reports, a violation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. Read more
