France just passed a law banning destruction of edible food by larger supermarkets, and the Minnesota Twins are going all compostable with cups and plates.
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The Five Worst States for Renewable Energy Development
Despite the availability of clean and sustainable energy sources like solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and biomass, many states depend on outdated and dirty energy sources. Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Missouri and Tennessee are among the most in need of an energy portfolio diversification.
Anti-Fracking Protesters Score a Win in Pennsylvania
A few committed individuals can make a big difference, as shown by this victory of anti-fracking activists in Pennsylvania.
Has Michelle Obama’s Garden Started a First Family Trend?
When Michelle Obama announced plans for a White House kitchen garden, local foodies, gardeners, and health advocates rejoiced: what better way to promote the value of home-grown food than get [ … ]
State Seeks to Capture Carbon and Store Underground
Pennsylvania’sΒ Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced yesterday it is working to explore and promote Carbon Sequestration. The process seeks to capture and store carbon dioxide produced from the burning [ … ]
Bright Lights, Dark Cloud: Examining the Environmental Effects of Fireworks
Part 1: Pittsburgh’s Environmental Record–and “The Smoky City’s” Love of Fireworks On Saturday, October 4, 2008, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania celebrated its 250th birthday in a climax of a fireworks display, thirty [ … ]