Green Articles
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Green Energy & Alternative Fuel
- HARNESSING THE RIVER : Times-Picayune : Sunday, October 14, 2007: by Mark Schleifstein
- WINDING RIVER : Times-Picayune : Sunday, November 04, 2007: by Pam Radtke Russell
- Wind farms need techs to keep running: by Davis Twiddy : The Associated Press : February 2, 2008
- New Wind Powered Power Source : www.coolhunting.com : February 4, 2008
- Entergy costs high because of natural gas: by Scott Satchfield : WWL-TV : February 29, 2008
- Energy storage nears its day in the sun / Soaring production of solar panels and wind turbines spurs technology race : By Gerard Wynn : Reuters : February 22, 2008
- Florida's GOP governor has green streak / Crist explains why he's more like Schwarzenegger, less like Bush: by Amanda Griscom Little : February 28, 2008
- The best-kept secret to home-heating savings / Using this green geothermal technology can cut your utility bills in half. So why aren't more homeowners taking advantage of it? : by David LaGesse : U.S. News & World Report
- Solar energy could be answer to rising energy costs: by Susan Edwards : WWL-TV : February 29, 2008
- Ethanol Fuels Fire Concerns: by Chris Blank : Associated Press : March 1, 2008
- Fresh milk will heat up castle / Dairy producer will divert energy given off during refrigeration : The Associated Press : Feb. 4, 2008
- Venturi Eclectic, the World’s First Production Solar-Electric Car.: by Brittany Marquis : Popular Mechanics : October 3, 2007
- Turbine Turbulence: How to Fix U.S. Wind Power: by Tyghe Trimble : Popular Mechanics : May 17, 2007
- New Plan Could Power All UK Homes With Wind by 2020: by Seth Porges : Popular Mechanics : December 12, 2007
- Target starts solar-power rollout: by John Vomhof Jr. : Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal : April 30, 2007
- Solar industry lobbies to keep credits: by Emma Ritch : Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal : November 19, 2007
- Saturn On the 'Green': by Mark Wheeler : autos.msn.com : January 14, 2008
- A TIGHT SQUEEZE : Times-Picayune : By Jen DeGregorio : Sunday, December 16, 2007
- Shrinking the cost for solar power : tech.msn.com: by Michael Kanellos, Staff Writer, CNET News.com
- Wind power a key piece of growth for Duke Energy : by John Downey : Charlotte Business Journal : August 27, 2007
- Federal energy 'independence' act threatens to chill solar industry: by Emma Ritch : Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal : December 24, 2007
- SHALLOW DISCOVERY - A natural gas find in 10 feet of water in the Gulf marks a major success in McMoRan's drilling strategy : by Kimberly Quillen : Times-Picayune : March 2, 2008
- 'Green collar' jobs seen as prosperous : by BRIAN SKOLOFF : The Associated Press : February 2, 2008
- Green Collar Jobs: by Raquel Pinderhughes : urbanhabitat.org
- Green energy hot, price rising: by Timothy Roberts : Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal : August 13, 2007
- 'Green collar' jobs seen as prosperous: by BRIAN SKOLOFF : The Associated Press : February 2, 2008
- Green Collar Jobs: by Raquel Pinderhughes : urbanhabitat.org
- Green energy hot, price rising: by Timothy Roberts : Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal : August 13, 2007
- Kite Power Could Finally Pull Global Shipping to the Green Side: by Joe Pappalardo : Popular Mechanics : men.msn.com
- Jindal pushes for more energy efficiency in state government : The Associated Press : January 31, 2008
- Lawmakers: Extend energy tax breaks: by H. JOSEF HEBERT : The Associated Press : February 1, 2008
- Coal power goes on trial across U.S. / Activists sue to slow boom; industry says Americans want the electricity : www.msnbc.msn.com : Associated Press : Mon., Jan. 14, 2008
- The Green Boat : blogs.discovery.com/deadliest_catch : January 08, 2008
- Texas awards rights for offshore wind farm : from liveearth.msn.com
Louisiana Wetlands
- CityBusiness poll early results: Spend state surplus on coastal restoration: by City Business New Orleans : March 7, 2008
- Erosion defense yet to begin in full in Louisiana: by Dennis Woltering : WWL-TV : February 12, 2008
- Coastal work to begin within 2 years: by Lee Zurik : WWL Eyewitness News : February 15, 2008
- Robots, divers deploy to save reefs / Caribbean expedition is part of U.S. contribution to 'Year of the Reef' : MSNBC : January 24, 2008
- Motiva to spend $10 million to clean up polluted bayou / Lake Pontchartrain may share in benefits: by Matt Scallan : Times-Picayune : February 15, 2008
- More coastal restoration projects recommended / But money for them is nowhere in sight: by Mark Schleifstein : Times-Picayune : February 25, 2008
- Louisiana Sliding Into Gulf, Says Report : dsc.discovery.com : Associated Press : Jan. 2, 2007
Rebuild New Orleans Area Levees
- Bush recommends $5.8 billion for levees, state match about $1.5 billion: by Becky Bohrer : Associated Press : Tuesday, February 5, 2008
- Corps levee projects on the hot seat / Residents wonder if they will work :By Matt Scallan : Times-Picayune : February 29, 2008
- Finances threaten levee work, official says / State can't meet federal deadline to find cash, coastal czar says: by Mark Schleifstein : Times-Picayune : February 27, 2008
- Corps digs deep for levee mud / Much more needed than available so far: by Sheila Grissett : Times-Picayune : February 24, 2008
- Corps needs enough clay to fill Superdome 20 times over for levee building project : wwltv.com : Lee Zurik : Friday, January 11, 2008
New Orleans Port
- Port to unveil $1B master plan : by Jaime Guillet : City Business New Orleans : March 5, 2008
- Port delivers request for assistance to state: by Jen DeGregorio : Times-Picayune : March 7, 2008
- Port officials bypass ethics rule / But special exclusion could be in danger : by Jen DeGregorio : Times-Picayune : March 9, 2008
- Port of New Orleans seeks state help in funding master plan: by Jen DeGregorio : The Times-Picayune : March 06, 2008
- Port delivers request for assistance to state / Far more needed, LaGrange says: by Jen DeGregorio : Times-Picayune : March 7, 2008
- U.S. may not be ready for Panama Canal's expansion: by Jim Landers : The Dallas Morning News : February 1, 2008
- Fielkow: N.O. needs to invest in its port: by Lee Zurik : WWL-TV : February 25, 2008
- Ships collide on river : Times-Picayune : February 12, 2008
- Jindal seeks help for roads, port projects, coastal restoration: by Melinda Deslatte : Associated Press : March 4, 2008
Hurricane Restoration
- FEMA is recycling materials from trailers: by Brian Friedman : Times-Picayune : February 03, 2008
- You can help ease New Orleans' pain: by Bill Simmons : ESPN Page 2 : February 18, 2008
- Clinton: Storm recovery will be a top priority / Ex-president touts wife's agenda, record: by Michelle Krupa : Times-Picayune : February 09, 2008
- Two seminars to focus on building green housing
Sessions to be held at UNO, Loyola: by John Pope : Times-Picayune : February 25, 2008 - Uncharted Waters : by Mollie Day : Gambit Weekly : January 29, 2008
- Pace of work picks up in N.O. recovery / Internet map to shed new light on projects: by Michelle Krupa : Times-Picayune : February 29, 2008
- Powell ready to leave Gulf Coast / La. leaders applaud recovery chief's work: by Bruce Alpert : Times-Picayune : March 1, 2008
- Lafitte Corridor master plan complete : City Business New Orleans : March 7, 2008
- Jindal reveals ideas for Round 2 / Business tax breaks, flood projects on tap: by Bill Barrow : Times-Picayune : March 5, 2008
- Jindal's budget plan stays the course / State spending levels would rise by 3.5 percent under blueprint: by Jan Moller : Times-Picayune : March 1, 2008
- Gulf dead zone plan stagnates / Agencies doing little to reverse the trend : by Chris Kirkham : Times-Picayune : February 28, 2008
- A lot rides on how 'flood' defined / La. justices hear arguments on Katrina's waters: by David Hammer : Times-Picayune : February 27, 2008
- Storm's losses to linger for years / Tornadoes upend sense of security: by Allen G. Breed : Associated Press : February 08, 2008
- The New, Green New Orleans : Commentary : Gambit Weekly : March 4, 2008
- Sticking it to Louisiana : Times-Picayune : February 18, 2008
- State may have to pay for costly river dredging / Work may add millions to coastal restoration: by Mark Schleifstein : Times-Picayune : February 14, 2008
- FUTURESCAPE - CUTTING-EDGE BYWATER CONDO COMPLEX ON THE DRAWING BOARD: by Molly Reid : Times-Picayune : February 16, 2008
The Environment
- West water woes tied to man's warming : Associated Press : January 31, 2008
- Switzerland tops greenest ranking : MSNBC : January 23, 2008
- China vows clean air at Olympics : The Associated Press : March 11, 2008
- Feds release flood in Grand Canyon / Three-day deluge to battle wildlife extinction by refreshing ecosystem: The Associated Press : March 5, 2008
- Eroding Alaska town sues oil, power firms / Official: ‘We are seeing accelerated erosion because of the loss of sea ice’ : The Associated Press : February 27, 2008
- Polar bears focus of Senate hearing / Official reiterates decision on ESA listing might happen after oil leases : Associated Press: January 30, 2008
- Arctic sea ice will vanish, expert fears / 'It's hard to see how the system may come back,' expert says : The Associated Press : February 12, 2008
- Arctic island's ice caps in rapid decline / Expert: Data 'clearly says we're now warmer than ... in Medieval times': by Jeanna Bryner : LiveScience : January 30, 2008
- Antarctica losing ice faster, study finds / Expert: 'Ice sheets are responding faster' to warming than anticipated : MSNBC : January 24, 2008
- Colleges host 'teach-in' on warming / Professors incorporate issues into lectures for 'Focus the Nation' : Associated Press : February 1, 2008
- Six Ideas That Will Change the World : Esquire
- Four Ways to Solve the Energy Crisis: by Tim Heffernan : men.msn.com
- Branson proposes warming 'war room' / Richard Branson offers up idea at U.N. summit : Associated Press : February 12, 2008
- Study: 50-50 chance of dry Lake Mead in 2021 / Study cites warming, water use and growing Colorado River deficit : MSNBC : February 12, 2008
- 'Live to Eat' benefits wetland preservation / River Ridge native takes the project on: by Viviana Aldous : Times-Picayune : February 24, 2008
- Israelis, Arabs join to save wildlife / Stream, canyon are in the path of wall meant to keep out attackers : Associated Press : March. 2, 2008
- Plant-munching insects could rescue bayous from invasive weeds : Houma Courier : February 24, 2008
- Hurricanes and warmer seas quantified / Expert: Storms 'very surprisingly sensitive' to slight temperature increase : Associated Press: January 30, 2008
- Study: Warming may reduce hurricanes : The Associated Press : January 23, 2008
- Rising seas washing away Egypt's Nile Delta :from liveearth.msn.com: by Anna Johnson : Mon., Aug. 27, 2007
- Study: Economy can handle greenhouse gas caps: by Kent Hoover : Orlando Business Journal : December 10, 2007
- Amazon deforestation rises sharply : The Associated Press : msnbc.msn.com : January 24, 2008
- Global warming may be changing shrimp spawning habits : The Daily Comet : John DeSantis : Saturday, December 29, 2007
- Report: Troubles rise with temps, sea level : Times-Picayune : Mark Schleifstein : Sunday, December 16, 2007
- Gore: US blocking progress in climate talks : from msnbc.msn.com : Thurs., Dec. 13, 2007
Recycling Efforts, Green Living, & Green Products
- Residents Recycle Christmas Trees to Save Coast: by Earth 911 : December 31, 2007
- Enertia: The Electric Motorcycle / An Oregon company creates a plug-in motorcycle for 'green' commuters.: by Paul Seredynski : MSN Autos
- Editor's Picks: Kitchen & Housewares - Green Appliances: by Peyton Mays: Shopping.MSN.com
- Students can grow green opportunity: by Deborah Poole : Loyola Maroon: February 15, 2008
- GIFT KEEPS GIVING - Christmas tree program helps shore up wetlands and raise public awareness: By Chris Kirkham : Times-Picayune : February 11, 2008
- First Drive: 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid / GM gives new green cred to its big SUVs.: by Larry E. Hall : MSN Auto
- Green Tech: Save the Planet the Easy Way: by Erin Biba : PC World
- Time to Throw a Go-Green Party! : lifestyle.msn.com
- Thousands Help Christen USS New York / Ship Built With WTC Steel Christened: by Becky Bohrer : Associated Press : March 1, 2008
- High-tech insulator created from rice husks / Affordable ‘miracle solution’ could dramatically reduce electricity bills: by Vijay Joshi : Associated Press : February 28, 2008
- Is charitable cell phone recycling a win-win? / Charities benefit, but some question meager returns and ultimate disposal: by Dawn Stover : MSNBC : January 23, 2008
- End of an Era? / With new rules and revised CAFE standards, the days of powerful, fuel-thirsty cars may soon be long gone.: by Lawrence Ulrich : autos.msn.com
- Serious Fun - As Toy Fair 2008 kicks off in New York City, high-tech and eco-friendly toys dominate the buzz.: by Brian Braiker : Newsweek : February 15, 2008
- Finding green-collar jobs: by Shannon Wilmot : greenlivingonline.com : Sep 1, 2007
- The cost of eating green / Local is the new organic -- and a great way to cut your carbon footprint. But unless you get creative, you'll end up paying more.: by Ann Monroe : MSN Money : Dec. 17, 2007
- Is bamboo flooring really green? / Bamboo can be a good alternative to hardwoods, but consumers need to know what to look for and what questions to ask suppliers.: by Karen Aho : MSN Real Estate
- Boom in bamboo buildings / 'Vegetal steel' keeps cooling costs down, but forests are fewer : Associated Press : February 3, 2008
- Loremo: The 'Low Resistance Mobile' / At 150-miles-per-gallon, the Loremo wants to show how far a diesel can go.: by Jacob Gordon : TreeHugger.com
- A Green Truth:5 Things to Buy : from lifestyle.msn.com
- Tips for Going Green : from tech.msn.com: by Jamais Cascio, PC World
- The Future of Green Design : from men.msn.com: by Jim Gorma
- Green PC : from tech.msn.com: by Jamais Cascio, PC World
- Green Driving Tips : from autos.msn.com
- A gift guide for eco-minded shoppers headed to big-box stores : from grist.org: by Sarah van Schagen and Sarah K. Burkhalter : 19 Nov 2007
- Be an Eco-savvy Traveler : from travel.msn.com
- 11 Ways to Be an Earth-Friendly Couple : green.msn.com: by Alonna Friedman
- It’s easy being green! 7 ways to help the planet : from today.msnbc.com: by Chip Giller : Fri., Nov. 2, 2007
- 7 items you didn't know you could recycle :By Chip Giller and Katharine Wroth : Tues., Nov. 6, 2007
- New Gadget? Sell or Recycle Your Old One : tech.msn.com: by John Roach, Special to MSN Tech & Gadgets
- Dust to dust? More ask for eco-friendly funerals : msnbc.msn.com : Wed., Dec. 26, 2007
- Easy Riders: Driving Green on the Road : travel.msn.com: by Diane Vadino : September 2007
- How to 'go green' on a budget : articles.moneycentral.msn.com: by Abby Schultz : Published June 29, 2007
- Can Baking Soda Curb Global Warming? : tech.msn.com: by Michael Kanellos, Staff Writer, CNET News.com
- This company takes cars people already love and electrifies them. : editorial.autos.msn.com: by Jacob Gordon of TreeHugger.com
- HOW TO GREEN WHEN YOU CLEAN: by Molly Reid : TImes-Picayune : February 02, 2008
- Automakers showing new hybrid vehicles: by KEN THOMAS : The Associated Press : January 21, 2008
- Ford to unveil 2009 Escape at auto show: by KEN THOMAS : The Associated Press : January 22, 2008
- Green Collar Jobs: by Jim Gunshinan : jpgunshinan.greenoptions.com : November 16, 2007
- GM unveils hybrid pickups: by DEE-ANN DURBIN : The Associated Press : February 3, 2008
- GM's Biofuel Vehicles / A youthful Hummer HX Concept and Saab 9-4 BioPower Concept crossover.: by Mike Meredith : autos.msn.com : January 14, 2008
- GM forms green engineering group : The Associated Press : January 24, 2008
- Big banks race to green loans: by Mark Calvey : San Francisco Business Times : July 09, 2007
- Save Money by Watching the Watts : tech.msn.com: by Tom Mainelli, PC World
- Going green is holiday challenge : Times-Picayune: by Patty Stohlman : Sunday, December 16, 2007
- US Green-Tech Hot Spots Go Coast to Coast : tech.msn.com: by Martin LaMonica, Staff Writer, CNET News.com
- IN THE THROES OF BEAD-FLATION: by Karen Taylor Gist InsideOut associate editor : Times-Picayune : February 02, 2008
- ENERGY TIPS FOR MOBILE HOMES: by Denise Attaway : TImes-Picayune : February 02, 2008
- Simple Green : from thenest.com