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Burn Wise for Safer, Healthier Winter - Kansas City infoZine
EPA s Burn Wise campaign seeks to reduce wood smoke pollution Washington, D.C. - infoZine - As smoke begins wafting from chimneys in cooler parts of the country, homeowners are starting the first fires of the home-heating season. The U.S

Today’s corporate news direct from Michigan businesses - MLive.com
– Ford Powertrain, Detroit Street Rods and Experi-metal team up to showcase classic ‘34 Ford 3-Window Coupe hot rod boasting “first” rear-wheel-drive application of EcoBoost(TM) V-6 — The first production rear-wheel-drive 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6

Smoking ban forum discusses air filtration - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Air filtration systems to curb second-hand smoke got an airing Monday night. Bill Hannegan , a major opponent of banning smoking in indoor public places, suggested that air filtration systems could be alternative. He and St. Louis County Councilwoman

Barge emissions on Mississippi River studied - The Sun News
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Pollution from tanker barges on the Mississippi River is being studied under a $230,000 federal grant. Arcadis, a North Carolina firm, is doing the research using lasers, an infrared camera and other remote-sensing equipment to

Where there s smoke, there s cash? - Times Record
AUGUSTA The Maine Public Utilities Commission has extended until Nov. 18 the deadline for municipalities and county governments to apply for Federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants. Some $5.75 million in federal funds will be

Letters to the Editor - Oct. 22 - Gainesville Sun
There is no need to build a huge, polluting tree-burning 100 megawatt power plant in Gainesville. Four semitrailers per hour of trees will be burned daily at Deerhaven. Five more tree burners are planned for North Florida putting us right into a smog

Where there s smoke, there s cash? - Times Record
AUGUSTA The Maine Public Utilities Commission has extended until Nov. 18 the deadline for municipalities and county governments to apply for Federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants. Some $5.75 million in federal funds will be

Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) [UPDATED] 2 - Grist
Sen. Chuck Grassley has dodged and weaved when asked whether climate change is a human-caused problem that needs to be taken seriously, as David Roberts points out . Grassley exhibited that same tendency in an email he sent recently to constituent

Surabaya braces for smoking ban - Jakarta Post
Surabaya municipal administration has allocated Rp 1.1 billion (US$117,000) to help 11 government offices build smoking rooms as the city braces for enforcement of a regional ordinance on smoking ban on Thursday. The bylaw, which was enacted on Oct

Adopt a Senator for Climate Change: Chuck Grassley, Iowa stubborn - DAILY KOS
Charles Grassley is a fairly conservative Republican senator. He has his bright spots and a bit of sanity; he helps whistleblowers and he is in favor of renewable energy. That said, he doesn’t really believe in AGW and he opposes cap-and-trade, so he

Barge emissions on Mississippi River studied - The Sun News
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Pollution from tanker barges on the Mississippi River is being studied under a $230,000 federal grant. Arcadis, a North Carolina firm, is doing the research using lasers, an infrared camera and other remote-sensing equipment to

Letters to the Editor - Oct. 22 - Gainesville Sun
There is no need to build a huge, polluting tree-burning 100 megawatt power plant in Gainesville. Four semitrailers per hour of trees will be burned daily at Deerhaven. Five more tree burners are planned for North Florida putting us right into a smog

Risky Business - Metro News
A group of veterans toured West Virginia Sunday to talk about climate change and the threat to national security. Operation Free made two stops, one in Morgantown, the other at the state capitol. Their message: The U.S. can no longer rely on foreign

Move to electric cars brings battery headache - Earthtimes
Hong Kong - Switching to electric-powered vehicles to make the air cleaner may cause other problems, or economic opportunities, in the safe disposal of vehicle batteries, a news report said Monday. Hong Kong already sends batteries from mobile phones

Cecil Bothwell - Mountain Xpress
Political experience: Avl Precinct 3 chair; treasurer PARCPAC (federal PAC); candidate for Buncombe Commissioners, 2008; co-founder the Avl Coalition-2005; co-chair Dean for America (Avl), 2004; founding member The Progressive Project; founder

Get an early jump on your slow-starting car - Ludington Daily News
It might be time for a pre-winter checkup. Local mechanics said this week that now is the time to check your battery, antifreeze, oil and other components to avoid cold weather car trouble. Probably the most important thing is to check your

Move to electric cars brings battery headache - Earthtimes
Hong Kong - Switching to electric-powered vehicles to make the air cleaner may cause other problems, or economic opportunities, in the safe disposal of vehicle batteries, a news report said Monday. Hong Kong already sends batteries from mobile phones

Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) [UPDATED] 2 - Grist
Sen. Chuck Grassley has dodged and weaved when asked whether climate change is a human-caused problem that needs to be taken seriously, as David Roberts points out . Grassley exhibited that same tendency in an email he sent recently to constituent

Barge emissions on Mississippi River studied - The Sun News
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Pollution from tanker barges on the Mississippi River is being studied under a $230,000 federal grant. Arcadis, a North Carolina firm, is doing the research using lasers, an infrared camera and other remote-sensing equipment to

Surabaya braces for smoking ban - Jakarta Post
Surabaya municipal administration has allocated Rp 1.1 billion (US$117,000) to help 11 government offices build smoking rooms as the city braces for enforcement of a regional ordinance on smoking ban on Thursday. The bylaw, which was enacted on Oct

Kubota RTV 900 4x4 - UTV Guide
Kubota Tractor Corporation has added two models to its line of RTV900 utility vehicles. The new Turf Utility and Worksite Utility vehicles also feature a hydraulic utility valve as standard equipment to accommodate Kubota’s expanded line of

Risky Business - Metro News
A group of veterans toured West Virginia Sunday to talk about climate change and the threat to national security. Operation Free made two stops, one in Morgantown, the other at the state capitol. Their message: The U.S. can no longer rely on foreign

Get an early jump on your slow-starting car - Ludington Daily News
It might be time for a pre-winter checkup. Local mechanics said this week that now is the time to check your battery, antifreeze, oil and other components to avoid cold weather car trouble. Probably the most important thing is to check your

2009 Turtle Wax / Street Rodder Top 100 - Street Rodder Magazine
The award-winning Roger Burman, from Lakeside Rods and Customs, built this super slick ‘37 coupe for Sheri Murray. Lots of body massaging (typical on cars from Lakeside) went into Larry’s ‘39 got a complete body-off restoration before being

Barge emissions on Mississippi River studied - The Sun News
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Pollution from tanker barges on the Mississippi River is being studied under a $230,000 federal grant. Arcadis, a North Carolina firm, is doing the research using lasers, an infrared camera and other remote-sensing equipment to

County’s air cleaner last summer vs. ‘08 - Arizona Daily Star
Maybe it was the wretched economy or the price of natural gas, but Arizona and Pima County had cleaner air than usual during summer of this year. The air was still unhealthful in Maricopa County, where the state Department of Environmental Quality

2009 Turtle Wax / Street Rodder Top 100 - Street Rodder Magazine
The award-winning Roger Burman, from Lakeside Rods and Customs, built this super slick ‘37 coupe for Sheri Murray. Lots of body massaging (typical on cars from Lakeside) went into Larry’s ‘39 got a complete body-off restoration before being

2009 Turtle Wax / Street Rodder Top 100 - Street Rodder Magazine
The award-winning Roger Burman, from Lakeside Rods and Customs, built this super slick ‘37 coupe for Sheri Murray. Lots of body massaging (typical on cars from Lakeside) went into Larry’s ‘39 got a complete body-off restoration before being

The hazy cloud of ignorance - Deccan Herald
work that he always took care of. The Arizona-based retired citizen went online to look for instructions and came across Workshop For Women, accompany that offers classes to teach women home improvement skills. It didn t matter to Fukayama that the

Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) [UPDATED] 2 - Grist
Sen. Chuck Grassley has dodged and weaved when asked whether climate change is a human-caused problem that needs to be taken seriously, as David Roberts points out . Grassley exhibited that same tendency in an email he sent recently to constituent

Healthy air doesn’t happen all by itself - Citizen
A press release from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week contained good news. The agency reported that New Englanders experienced a decrease in the number of unhealthy ozone air quality days this year, compared to last year. The less

Artwork for 2010 kids calendar due soon - Visalia Times-Delta
Valley kindergarten through high school students are encouraged to enter the contest with their artwork based on making the air cleaner and promoting a healthier lifestyle. Artwork ideas include walking to school rather than driving, not burning wood

In Our Towns - The Sun News
N.C. residents breathed a little easier this summer. The (Raleigh) News & Observer reported that the state’s air quality was the best in three decades as environmental laws, balmy weather and the recession combined to make the air cleaner. The

N.C. air quality in summer 2009 best in 3 decades - Star News Online
The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Tuesday that the state s air quality was the best in three decades as environmental laws, balmy weather and the recession combined to make the air cleaner. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Stay warm and healthy, keep heating bills down - Newton Daily News
(ARA) - With the return of colder weather, you may be hesitant to turn on the furnace again - especially if you want to put off winter’s high energy bills. And, as you start shutting the windows to keep out the cold, the quality of your home’s indoor

Picturing the Past 28: New ‘52 Fords - Shelbyville Times-Gazette
Potential buyers inspect new 1952 Fords at the old Stewart-Potts Motors. (T-G file photo) It’s early February 1952 and a crowd’s gathered in the service department of Stewart-Potts Motors to see the new Fords, which had just released to a waiting

NC’s air quality in summer 2009 best in 3 decades - WLOS.com
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina residents breathed a little easier this summer. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Tuesday that the state’s air quality was the best in three decades as environmental laws, balmy weather and the recession

Working for a better tomorrow - NWITimes.com
South Shore Clean Cities presented its Northern Indiana Smartway Conference and Exhibit Tuesday at The Venue in Hammond. The event included presentations on up-and-coming clean transportation opportunities and information on emissions, hybrids

Artwork for 2010 kids calendar due soon - Visalia Times-Delta
Valley kindergarten through high school students are encouraged to enter the contest with their artwork based on making the air cleaner and promoting a healthier lifestyle. Artwork ideas include walking to school rather than driving, not burning wood

Have high-mileage car checked before trip to Florida - Gloucester Daily Times
Q: I plan to drive to Florida the first of next year. I own a 1999 Toyota Camry with 122,000 miles. The only problem I have is the car is starting to eat oil, about a quarter-bottle between oil changes. I feel I will not have any problems on my trip

NC: Air quality best in decades - Asheville Citizen-Times
North Carolina s air quality was the best in three decades this year as environmental laws, weather and the recession combined to make the air cleaner. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources said North Carolina recorded six code

N.C. air quality in summer 2009 best in 3 decades - Star News Online
The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Tuesday that the state s air quality was the best in three decades as environmental laws, balmy weather and the recession combined to make the air cleaner. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources