New York City Council Approves Curbs on Greenhouse Gases by Mireya Navarro, New York Times
Dec 9, 2009
Last Wednesday, the New York City Council passed a version of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's plan to reduce greenhouse gases. It is less costly than the initially proposed plan, but nevertheless, the owners of NYC's largest buildings will have to pay for ways to reduce their energy consumption. Bloomberg's initiative and goal for New York City is to reduce its carbon footprint by 30% by 2030. It is considered one of the leading plans nationwide to reduce harmful effects on the environment.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends Quietly
Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends Quietly The Associated Press, New York Times
Nov 30, 2009
From its start June 1, to the finish on November 30, not one Atlantic hurricane came ashore on US soil. In fact, only nine storms developed this whole season, with only three hurricanes. They stayed out over seas or weakened before making landfall. The 2009 season was on the lower end of the predictions, and could be a result of drier conditions.
Nov 30, 2009
From its start June 1, to the finish on November 30, not one Atlantic hurricane came ashore on US soil. In fact, only nine storms developed this whole season, with only three hurricanes. They stayed out over seas or weakened before making landfall. The 2009 season was on the lower end of the predictions, and could be a result of drier conditions.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Prairie Dogs Deemed Not Endangered
Prairie Dogs Deemed Not Endangered By: New York Times
Dec. 2, 2009
Black-tailed prairie dogs were denied protection under the Endangered Species Act on Wednesday after federal officials concluded the once prevalent species showed signs of rebounding. The EPA has also extended the use of prairie dog poison, but many disagree, such as the Audubon Society. Hopefully this native animal to the US will reach a full recovery
Dec. 2, 2009
Black-tailed prairie dogs were denied protection under the Endangered Species Act on Wednesday after federal officials concluded the once prevalent species showed signs of rebounding. The EPA has also extended the use of prairie dog poison, but many disagree, such as the Audubon Society. Hopefully this native animal to the US will reach a full recovery
Trimming the Costs of Wind Power
Trimming the Costs of Wind Power
By: Kate Galbraitht
Dec. 6, 2009
Today, many environmentalist traveled to Denmark to see their array of windmills just off the coast. Denmark has been working on this project since 1991. Denmarks aim is that by 2020, 50% of their energy will be wind energy. Other countries are following suit, such as China, who built three 90-meter-high turbines were placed in Shanghai Harbor. In the United States, wind power advocates are eagerly awaiting the debut of offshore facilities.
By: Kate Galbraitht
Dec. 6, 2009
Today, many environmentalist traveled to Denmark to see their array of windmills just off the coast. Denmark has been working on this project since 1991. Denmarks aim is that by 2020, 50% of their energy will be wind energy. Other countries are following suit, such as China, who built three 90-meter-high turbines were placed in Shanghai Harbor. In the United States, wind power advocates are eagerly awaiting the debut of offshore facilities.
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