AltWeeklies Wire
Natural Gas Exploration is Changing the Landscape of Arkansas -- Literallynew
Drilling operations in the Fayetteville Shale (including future operations planned on state Game and Fish lands leased to Chesapeake Energy) are raising environmental concerns. Drilling requires massive amounts of water, and produces a considerable amount of waste.
Arkansas Times |
Gerard Matthews |
10-03-2008 |
Environment
Trash Haulers and Pols Care About Only One Kind of Greennew
The trash hauler in Broward County gets richer by not recycling recyclable materials, and if you believe the environmentalists, the campaign coffers of elected officials get richer by not demanding that the hauler recycle.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Thomas Francis |
09-30-2008 |
Environment
Confessions of a Promo-CD Junkie: Who Will Stop the Music Industry Gravy Train?new
With so much music available at the click of a mouse, do tastemakers really need hard copies anymore? Is it worth the waste?
L.A. Weekly |
Randall Roberts |
09-26-2008 |
Music
The Zero Life: Two Weeks, a Zero-Waste Kit, and No Trashnew
From the moment you wake up and brush your teeth, wash your hair, and shave your face with products packaged in non-recyclable containers, you're contributing to the waste stream. Trying to live without generating trash is next to impossible. But we decided it was worth a shot.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
09-25-2008 |
Culture
Gil Rhodes, the Junkyard Dognew
The ABC Metals owner has been flouting the law for years. Why has no one shut him down?
Seven Days |
Ken Picard |
08-15-2008 |
Environment
What Role Will Recycling Play in Detroit's Future?new
The issue of recycling is wrapped up in the broader debate about what to do with the massive incinerator in Detroit that burns the city's trash, as well as garbage trucked in from the suburbs, creating steam and electricity in the process.
Metro Times |
Curt Guyette |
06-03-2008 |
Environment
In Connecticut, Government and Businesses Combat the Toxic Terror Known as E-Wastenew
If all goes well, by July 1, 2009, towns across the state will provide free recycling of home computers, television and other electronic devices, and the entire operation will be paid for by the manufacturers, not the taxpayers.
New Haven Advocate |
Daniel D'Ambrosio |
05-20-2008 |
Environment
Is FedEx Kinko's Trashing its Recyclables?new
The company recycles 700 tons of paper per year and recently was ranked eighth on the Environmental Protection Agency's quarterly list of Green Power Partners. But when it comes to Santa Fe Kinko's stores, one former employee says the company's recycling claims are nothing more than a whitewash.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Mark Sanders |
05-15-2008 |
Environment
We're All Destroying the Earth, and Buying an Organic Handbag Ain't Gonna Helpnew
These days, helping the environment is Big Business. It's not just media hype, and not just sweatshirts made from post-consumer Diet Coke packaging.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
04-22-2008 |
Environment
