AltWeeklies Wire
Life After (Peak) Oil: Rethinking Priorities and Kicking the Fuel Habitnew
For those in North Carolina who take the Hubbert Peak seriously, and who see it as occurring not only within their lifetimes but in the next few years, neither future seems likely. Rather, they are preparing for a world without oil by steeling themselves for something in the middle, a world after cheap gasoline and the conveniences that come with it.
INDY Week |
Gerry Canavan and Jaimee Hills |
11-13-2008 |
Environment
The Buck Stops Here on NBAFnew
Finally, there is an issue opponents and proponents of a federal disease research lab can agree on: State or local governments should not pay for a utility plant required as part of the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility, as the feds have proposed.
INDY Week |
Lisa Sorg |
04-03-2008 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Durham City Council Still Drags Feet on Droughtnew
North Carolina's drought book-ended the City Council's agenda Monday, and as usual, little was accomplished.
INDY Week |
Cat Warren |
02-21-2008 |
Environment
Tags: environment, drought
Short Showers Can't Stop North Carolina's Droughtnew
Local leaders and water experts say the state needs to spend more time and money on a regional approach to planning, conservation and sustainability. Press releases and public service announcements, even with the cooperation of the media, aren't cutting it.
INDY Week |
Cat Warren |
01-03-2008 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Finally, a Way to Dispose of Yogurt Containersnew
A new North Carolina reuse program is encouraging schools and community groups to collect those items for fundraising.
INDY Week |
Lisa Sorg |
12-27-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Drought Tolerancenew
We are in deep silt, smack in the dry river bed of denial.
INDY Week |
Cat Warren |
12-20-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Living Green: There's Nothing Like Lead for the Holidaysnew
Holiday caveat No. 1: Those twinkling lights you're stringing on the tree or around the windows can be hazardous to your health.
INDY Week |
Lisa Sorg |
12-06-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Energy Interests Fund Duke's Climate Change Researchnew
Duke Energy and ConocoPhillips have donated $3.5 million to Duke University's Climate Change Policy Partnership, and that financial support may have influenced academic research.
INDY Week |
Matt Saldana |
12-06-2007 |
Environment
Tags: Kyoto, environment
Hot Air Rises in North Carolinanew
State senator parades dubious "global warming experts" before commission.
INDY Week |
Mosi Secret |
12-06-2007 |
Environment
Tags: Kyoto, environment
James Hansen Won't Be Quietnew
NASA scientist calls for 10-year moratorium on coal-fired power plants.
INDY Week |
Lisa Sorg |
12-06-2007 |
Environment
Tags: Kyoto, environment
I Wanna Be (Bio)degradednew
As the exceptional drought persists, some schools, businesses and homes are switching from ceramic dinnerware and glass tumblers to paper plates and plastic cups to conserve water -- if you decide to go the disposable route, go biodegradable and compostable.
INDY Week |
Lisa Sorg |
11-08-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Living Green: Dealing With Droughtnew
Before resorting to drastic measures, plunk down $10 or so and buy a low-flow aerator; installed on your faucets and showerheads, it adds air to the stream of water to keep the flow even and full.
INDY Week |
Lisa Sorg |
11-01-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Feds Tiptoe Around Fire Safety Violations at Nuke Plantnew
Progress Energy's Shearon Harris plant remains under investigation for its violations by the U.S. Government Accountability Office and the NRC's Office of the Inspector General.
INDY Week |
Matt Saldana |
11-01-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Living Green: Get Off the Bottlenew
Americans throw away 60 million plastic bottles each day, most of which wind up in landfills.
INDY Week |
Lisa Sorg |
07-26-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Capping Greenhouse Gasesnew
Durham unveils report and plans to curb global warming.
INDY Week |
Lisa Sorg |
07-05-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
