environmental protection

NJ Offers $10K Reward For Medical Waste Washup In Avalon

erku — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:16:54 -0500

New Jersey Attorney General's Office offers $10,000 reward for information on those responsible for washup of medical waste in Avalon.

Plastic bag plan takes effect in China

admin_huliq — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:28:10 -0500

Starting June 1, the Chinese government's country-wide plan to make shoppers pay small fees for plastic bags, and to forbid the production of ultra-thin bags will take effect. The move should save China 37 million barrels of oil a year. NGOs have been into the act earlier, pushing for relief from the ubiquitous plastic bag — Chinese use over 3 billion such bags every day.

India critiques developed nations for greenhouse emissions

admin_huliq — Wed, 28 May 2008 10:24:07 -0500

India criticized the developed nations for failing to take effective steps to check greenhouse gas emissions and targeting the developing countries on global warming.

California Reaches Record Recycling Levels

admin_huliq — Mon, 26 May 2008 09:33:38 -0500

The California Department of Conservation today unveiled a new report showing that Californians are recycling a record number of beverage containers. More than 14.7 billion beverage containers were recycled by Californians in 2007, an 11% increase over 2006 levels, and 50% more than were recycled just five years ago.

How Americans Can Buy American, While Green

admin_huliq — Tue, 20 May 2008 10:11:47 -0500

If you have been paying attention to the presidential primaries on either side of the aisle, chances are you have heard about two major themes from both the former and the remaining presidential candidates: the economy and the environment. The question is how Americans Can buy American, supporting the economy and protecting the environment.

How Green is My Driving?

admin_huliq — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:40:06 -0500

Around 400 Denver residents, including the city's mayor, are part of an experiment called "Driving Change." The program has been running since mid-March, and on Monday participants were able to check their "scores" online for the first time.

Save a Tree: Put Your Receipt on the Web

admin_huliq — Sun, 11 May 2008 14:51:59 -0500

Ever get an email that has a signature line that says "Please consider the environment before printing this email?" Starting on May 16th, you can save a few trees by using allEtronic and rejecting paper receipts when you check out at big box stores like Best Buy and Target.

Danube River Transport Can Be Green

admin_huliq — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:32:05 -0500

The first-ever 'Joint Statement on Guiding Principles for the Development of Inland Navigation and Environmental Protection in the Danube River Basin' was launched today.

EU To Set The Pace In Fighting Climate Change

admin_huliq — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:12:52 -0500

EU leaders agreed on a timetable for action to tackle climate change that they hope will enable them to set the pace in global talks next year, but some voiced unease about the methods.

Attention Tourists Pack Your Green Passport When Traveling

admin_huliq — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:14:36 -0600

Green bags, Green dresses, Green homes are a passe, its time for "Green Passport" as Green Passport launched by United Nations for tourists aims to save and protect the environment.

Bentley Presents Environmental Strategy At Geneva Auto Show

admin_huliq — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:25:05 -0600

On a well-to-wheel basis, the entire Bentley car model range will be capable of delivering less than 120 g/km of CO2 by 2012.

China's State Environmental Protection Administration outlines green proposals

seher — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:53:26 -0600

The State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA) outlined its plan on Tuesday to significantly reduce air and water pollution this year.