Wednesday, December 07, 2005

[Biofuels] Cheap heat idea bubbling in deep fryer America's predilection for fried food is fueling a burgeoning trend - using cooking oil to stay warm in winter. [Source: Philadelphia Inquirer] 12:26:54 PM Google It!    [Great Lakes pollution] Report -- Don't kid yourself - toxins persist in the Great Lakes WASHINGTON -- Toxic chemical concentrations in the Great Lakes remain a threat to humans, animals and fish, and not enough people know of the hazards, a new report concludes. By By Sarah Kellogg. [Stateline.org RSS - Illinois] 12:23:34 PM Google It!    [Energy efficiency] New Air Conditioner Efficiency Standards Take Effect in January As of January 23rd, 2006, new residential air conditioners and heat pumps will have to meet tougher energy efficiency standards. In cooling mode, new central units will have to achieve a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER) of 13, a 30 percent improvement over current standards. [EERE Network News] 12:19:56 PM Google It!    [Energy efficiency] DOE, EPA Join Leadership Group to Boost Utility Efficiency Spending DOE, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and 50 other organizations have formed a new leadership group for energy efficiency. The group will develop an Energy Efficiency Action Plan to save utility customers up to $300 billion over the next 15 to 20 years. [EERE Network News] 12:19:04 PM Google It!    [Solar power] Hawaii Army Bases to Feature 3,000 Homes with Solar Power United Solar Ovonic and Actus Lend Lease are joining forces to provide 7 megawatts of thin-film solar modules for 3,000 homes on Oahu. As part of a project to upgrade the housing at seven U.S. Army bases on the island, the effort will result in the world's largest solar residential community. [EERE Network News] 12:18:10 PM Google It!    [Biofuels] Canadian Company Begins Commercial Delivery of BioOil The first tanker full of a new renewable fuel left West Lorne, Ontario, on November 22nd, bound for a customer in the United States. DynaMotive Corporation produces BioOil from wood residues at its new West Lorne facility, burning most of the product to produce steam and power for a flooring plant. [EERE Network News] 12:16:42 PM Google It!    [Energy efficiency] ACEEE Offers Condensed Online Version of its Consumer Guide The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) is known for its hardcopy book, the "Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings," and has now launched an online version. The online guide details how homeowners and renters can save energy today and throughout the year. [EERE Network News] 12:15:24 PM Google It!    [Energy prices] EIA Expects High Energy Prices Through 2006 With continued tight energy supplies and a slow-going recovery from the Gulf hurricanes, DOE's Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects next year's oil, gasoline, and natural gas prices to be 12 percent, 6 percent, and 13 percent higher, respectively, compared to 2005 averages. [EERE Network News] 12:14:25 PM Google It!    [Biodiesel] University vehicles taste biodiesel fuel Appalachian State University and the Town of Boone will put biodiesel fuel to the test this winter when technology students convert work vehicles and some AppalCART buses to biodiesel. [Source: The Appalachian Online] 12:12:33 PM Google It!    [Schools] Flowers bloom from scrap One man's trash has become a seventh-grader's treasure. Creating beauty from junk is the message of the recycling art project of students at Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts. [Source: Akron (OH) Beacon-Journal] 12:09:39 PM Google It!    [Coating] Mazda, Nippon Paint Develop Eco-Friendly Coating Process TOKYO, Dec. 7, 2005 - An electro-deposition basecoat known as e-coating that substantially reduces both volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions has been developed by Mazda Motor Corp., a major Japanese automaker. [GreenBiz.com] 11:56:12 AM Google It!    [Aluminum smelting] Reducing PFC Emissions from Aluminum Smelters Columnist Gil Friend has some tips. [Source: ClimateBiz.com] 11:48:13 AM Google It!    [2006 Winter Olympics] Greening Olympics Reaches New Peak at the 2006 Winter Games in Italy Measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions, minimize water use in snow-making, and promote eco-friendly hotels are among a raft of initiatives aimed at making next year's Winter Olympics the greenest ever, according to the U.N. Environment Program. [Source: ClimateBiz.com] 11:46:48 AM Google It!    [Climate change] Traditionally Energy-Savvy, Japanese Business Turns Attention to Global Warming Since they experienced two oil crises in the 1970s, Japanese firms, especially manufacturers, have made enormous efforts to save energy. This spirit has been passed to modern businesses in their efforts to curb global warming, and positive results have emerged. By Junko Edahiro [Source: ClimateBiz.com] 11:39:27 AM Google It!    [Renewable energy] Boston Shows Its True Color: Renewable Green Thanks to a gift to the city of Boston from Clean Air - Cool Planet (CA-CP), the holiday lights on Boston Common this year will be powered by clean, renewable energy -- they are symbolic of Boston's commitment to carbon emissions reduction. [Source: RenewableEnergyAccess.com] 11:37:26 AM Google It!    [Sustainable tourism] Tips: Reducing Waste When You Travel Travelers create a lot of waste, even with the best intentions. Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure (whether planning a trip to really enjoy the winter weather or escape it), you can do a few simple things that will reduce your waste, conserve resources and minimize the overall environmental impact of your visit. [Source: Environmental Protection E-News] 11:32:45 AM Google It!

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