Ithaca College Dorms Deemed Energy Efficient

Ithaca College Dorms Deemed Energy Efficient by Lisa W. Foderaco
New York Times
April 16, 2010
At eco-friendly Ithaca College, two dorms proudly display the Energy Star label all over the residence halls. There is zoned heating, energy efficient boilers, and digitally controlled heating systems. A group of students called the Eco-Reps rally for environmental awareness around campus, doing everything from putting fliers in bathrooms to supporting the environment. They are currently petitioning for a third energy efficient dorm.

A Hamburger Helper for Diesel Fuel

A Hamburger Helper for Diesel Fuel
By Matthew L. Wald
New York Times
April 19, 2010
A Nevada company called Advanced Refining Concepts has developed a fuel that runs through conventional fuel pumps, truck fuel engines, and diesel engines, made out of natural gas. It is very expensive. The company produces something called GDiesel, which is comprised mostly of methane. It is like Hamburger Helper in the way that it is an inexpensive filler to diesel gas.

McDonald's Board Opposes Cage-Free Eggs in US

McDonald's Board Opposes Cage-Free Eggs in US
by Leora Vestel
New York Times
April 13, 2010
McDonald's board of directors has recommended that its shareholders vote against a proposal to require that 5 percent of the eggs purchased for the chain’s restaurants in the United States be the cage-free type. The proposal was brought about by the Humane Society. Other fast food companies, such as Burger King, have already committed to switching to cage-free eggs.

Rare Bird, Alive and Well, Living in Colombia

Rare Bird, Alive and Well, Living in Colombia
by Henry Fountain
New York Times
April 12, 2010
A Santa Maria sabrewing hummingbird has been found in Colombia, on the Santa Maria Caribbean coast. It is a haven for many different bird species. The bird was thought to be extinct, as it had not been seen in over a decade. However, the specimen was found in the El Dorado preserve, which has plans to expand next year.

Condor Lays Egg in National Park

Condor Lays Egg in National Park by The Associated Press
March 9, 2010
New York Times
In California, at Pinnacles National Monument, a condor laid an egg in the park for the first time in more than a century. Experts are celebrating as this is a huge victory for the endangered birds. In 2004, a female condor was released into the park and was observed having "mating rituals" with a local male. There are 348 condors in the world.