Author: Niki Lecander
Website: http://aessolarenergy.com/blog/index.php/c2/closing-the-door…

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Possible regulations limiting the amount of CO2 emitted in our atmosphere are slowing and even halting the constuction of coal fired power plants around the U.S. Nearly half of the proposed coal fired power plants have been cancelled or placed on hold in the last three years due to these possible limitations on carbon dioxide emissions.

Coal is being hit the hardest because it releases more CO2 per unit of energy than any other energy source. Due to our ever increasing demand for energy, we will need to look to other forms of energy to replace coal. The decline in coal fired power plant construction is a step in the right direction to switching from nonrewable energy to renewable energy that is healthier for the environment and ourselves.

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Author: Green Architect Jeremy Bonin, AIA, LEED AP
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Sketches on tracing paper in the preliminary design phase come in handy to see alternate room layouts and spatial relationships. Clients love the artistry involved and the human element to their design.

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Author: Jovana Ruzicic
Website: http://www.enviroblog.org/2009/04/green-chemistry-happens-ol…

Special to Enviroblog by Dave Andrews, EWG Senior Scientist.

Painting the wall with potato chips

Olestra, the laxative fat substitute, could represent a green replacement for hazardous volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in newer low voc paints. A recent Scientific American article made me curious how and if Olestra could represent green chemistry.

A previous Enviroblog post detailed the hazards of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), their common use in household products and their link to both short and long term adverse health effects.

Remember Olestra

Olestra, introduced to the diet-crazed public in the ’90s, aimed to be the magic molecule, replacing fat in products without adding calories. Olestra had one major problem, however, it proved to be too effective in passing through the body (literally). The Olestra side effects led to more FDA complaints than any other food additive to date.

Olestra can still be found in some low fat snack foods and a counter of Olestra…

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It is good to see that even Coca Cola is getting green.  They are using 100% compostable cups in their beverage showroom.

The stores in the Grand Canyon are also using ‘Green’ bags. Did not really want this bag but figured we’d take a picture of one.  The clerks were shocked that we did not want [...]

Related posts:

1. Reusable Shopping Bags
2. Green Motor Oil and Green Car Care Products
3. Energy Efficient TVs

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