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When electric utilities declare that they will need new power capacity, most people think of new power plants and transmission lines. But some companies are proposing something novel: grid energy storage systems.
Looking back at 2011, we couldn't help but think back on some of our favorite meals, so with a little help from our friends, we put together a list of our favorite farm-to-table joints. Make a resolution to visit one in your area!
The New York Fracking Debate: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
Why did New York Gov. Cuomo avoid natural gas fracking in a major speech with a comment period nearly closed? Because the topic is too hot to touch and the nation is watching New York’s moves.
Victor Gilinsky, a former member of the NRC, publicly takes the nuclear agency to task over what he sees as “a major gap in … nuclear safety regulation.”
Chemical compounds found in everyday products like pharmaceuticals, shampoos, and plastics are working their way into our air, water and land, and we have little idea what the implications might be.
With climate change we'll get more droughts, floods, wildfires, hurricanes and tornadoes. With home owner's insurance we'll get higher rates, exclusions on coverage and denial of coverage altogether. Where are we headed?
Heroic Endeavors: A Watershed Moment – Public Rallies to Protect New York’s Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Estuary. Again.
We love it when a plan comes together. And one just did for the incomparable Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor watershed on the north shore of Long Island.
After The Hurricane: CSAs and the Power of Community
When Hurricane Irene hit New York City on August 28th, turning out to be a nonevent, residents breathed a sigh of relief, but many upstate farms were not so lucky, including Monkshood Nursery, where several Ecocentric bloggers had a CSA membership.
Sally Reuther, CEO of Annapolis Hybrid Marine, sells electric marine motors and educates people about the benefits of electric propulsion in her efforts to make the Chesapeake Bay swimmable again.
10 Last-minute Gifting Ideas 2011
In the spirit of evolving holiday habits — from office parties and their regifting opportunities, to gifts of selfless service — here are our top 10 last-minute gifting game-plans.
