Special Topics & Current Issues
Links to current topics related to living green and sustainably
Airborne Toxics Near Schools
air quality test near a PA school & others around the nation reveal the levels of toxins school children are exposed to |
Delaware Valley Green Building Council
"green" building case studies from around the state |
iConserve
seeks to inspire citizens to value their natural resources, engage in conservation practices and experience the outdoors |
PA Gov. signs $650 million energy fund
PA Governor Edward Rendell signed a new law that will establish a fund that could save both families & small businesses money on their energy bills by supporting investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency & conservation. |
"Green" Burials
article discusses chemical free burials |
ABC News
news article about biodiesel & it's contribution to world hunger |
Apollo Alliance
coalition of business, labor, environmental & community leaders working to catalyze a clean energy revolution to reduce our nation’s dependence on foreign oil, cut carbon emissions that are destabilizing our climate & expand opportunities for businesses & workers |
Climate Change in PA
article discusses the effects climate change will have on PA |
Consumer Reports
research shows the flaws of the Energy Star program |
Cut the Sprawl, Cut the Warming
article discussing how California will reduce global warming by curbing urban sprawl |
ECOnetic
article about the 65mpg Ford the U.S. can't have |
Gore Calls for Energy Overhaul
News article details Al Gore's warning about energy consumption & global warming |
Green Washing
tips to help identify what is sustainable & what is not |
International Herald Tribune
a news article with a different perspective on world hunger & biofuels |
Is It In Us
report revealing toxic chemicals in our bodies & where they come from |
Localvores
discusses the importance of eating locally produced foods |
National Trust for Historic Preservation
speech on preserving structures & sustainability |
