Category Archives: Environment
Bipartisan Policy Center Announces New Energy Project Led by Former Senators Trent Lott, Byron Dorgan, General Jim Jones and William K. Reilly
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) today announced that it is forming a new BPC Energy Project to be led by former Senators Trent Lott (R-MS) and Byron Dorgan (D-ND), and by former National Security Advisor General Jim Jones (Ret.) and … Continue reading
NASA Satellites Detect Extensive Drought Impact on Amazon Forests
A new NASA-funded study has revealed widespread reductions in the greenness of Amazon forests caused by last year’s record-breaking drought. “The greenness levels of Amazonian vegetation — a measure of its health — decreased dramatically over an area more than … Continue reading
Utility Workers Union Launches Website Detailing Indictment of United Water Services for Alleged Environmental Crimes
The Utility Workers Union of America has launched a website providing details about a criminal indictment recently issued by a U.S. federal grand jury against United Water Services. The UWUA will update the site – www.UnitedWaterIndictment.net – frequently to add … Continue reading
Chicken Fat Studied by NASA as Eco-friendly Jet Fuel
In an RV nicknamed after an urban assault vehicle, scientists from NASA’s Langley Research Center traveled cross-country this month for an experiment with eco-friendly jet fuel. The Langley team drove 2,600 miles (4,184 km) from Hampton, Va., to meet up … Continue reading
The New Cities Foundation: Launch of Major New Global Platform for Innovation in 21st Century Cities
The launch of the New Cities Foundation, a non-profit independent organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, was announced today. The Foundation is the premier global independent platform for high-level exchange among the private, public, academic and non-profit sectors to improve the … Continue reading
Planters Announces the Naturally Remarkable Planters Awards to Honor Sustainable Peanut Farmers
Planters is announcing the inaugural Naturally Remarkable Planters Awards to celebrate American peanut farmers who are implementing sustainable practices and making positive social changes in their local communities. “The Naturally Remarkable Planters Awards is our way of celebrating and supporting … Continue reading