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In Greater Memphis, Two Long-Awaited Greenways are Becoming a Realitynew
When the greenways projects are complete, the attendees of a meeting were told, a person will be able to walk or bike from downtown to Cordova. Some touted the benefits such exercise opportunities offer to a city ranked one of the unhealthiest in America.
The Memphis Flyer |
Bianca Phillips |
02-05-2010 |
Environment
Murky Waters: Memphis is Dumping Sewage into the Mississippinew
A city plant is discharging sewage into local rivers and streams, and the Tennessee Clean Water Network, an independent environmental advocacy group based in Knoxville, has filed notice of its intent to sue the city over violations of the Clean Water Act.
The Memphis Flyer |
Bianca Phillips |
12-18-2009 |
Environment
University of Memphis Biodiesel Hits Highwaynew
The school recently won a $99,000 state grant to make a mobile biodiesel mini-manufacturing unit, which will be taken to area high schools and events to demonstrate how biodiesel is made.
The Memphis Flyer |
Bianca Phillips |
08-27-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment, biodiesel
A Memphis Lake is Disappearingnew
Shelby Farms' centerpiece lake is drying up.
The Memphis Flyer |
Bianca Phillips |
06-22-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Burning Green: Back Off, Petro!new
Clean, green biofuels are taking over Memphis, one engine at a time.
The Memphis Flyer |
Bianca Phillips |
05-18-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Beachfront Property?new
Experts say global warming could turn Memphis into a coastal city.
The Memphis Flyer |
Bianca Phillips |
05-26-2006 |
Environment
Tags: environment
