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Why Wind Power Blowsnew

Those who want to run straight for the first ridgetop and put up a turbine might want to slow down a second. In addition to its distinct advantages, wind power has real drawbacks that must be addressed before it is hailed as our global-warming savior.
Boston Phoenix  |  Deirdre Fulton  |  08-19-2009  |  Environment

Just How Green Are You?new

You know your blood pressure, your weight, and your shoe size, but do you know how big your carbon footprint is? These 25 questions should separate the panda killers from the eco-saints.
Boston Phoenix  |  Deirdre Fulton  |  11-08-2007  |  Environment

Changing the Environmental Landscape, One Building at a Timenew

Designed to conserve water and energy, "green buildings" are constructing a cleaner world.
Boston Phoenix  |  Deirdre Fulton  |  08-11-2005  |  Environment

The Winds of Warnew

There are obstacles -- including a whole lotta hot air -- to turning wind energy into a realistic alternative.
Boston Phoenix  |  Deirdre Fulton  |  07-14-2005  |  Environment

Fresh Airnew

There are signs that the party of Teddy Roosevelt - our first conservationist president - may be reviving its care for the environment, and wonders whether or not the Bushoids will listen.
Boston Phoenix  |  Deirdre Fulton  |  06-23-2005  |  Environment

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