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Sen. Brown hopeful after White House energy meeting (The Columbus Dispatch)
WASHINGTON — Emerging from a White House meeting with President Barack Obama, Sen. Sherrod Brown said last night that there is “a chance” that Senate Republicans and Democrats could agree on a sweeping bill that would curb global warming through the development of cleaner energy.
Professor talks trees with downtown York groups (York Daily Record)
Some people don't understand the importance of having trees in a downtown, said Bill Elmendorf. Of course, trees help provide cleaner air and can reduce stress, he said. But some studies show that trees can also make people visit downtowns more and spend more money.
Port of NY/NJ to Dump Dirty Diesel Trucks in Favor of Cleaner Vehicles (Natural Resources Defense Council)
ELIZABETH, N.J. (March 10, 2010) – The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the Environmental Protection Agency today announced they will phase out the oldest, dirtiest diesel trucks servicing port facilities by January 1, 2011 – replacing them with cleaner vehicles that will dramatically improve the air quality in surrounding communities, according to the Natural Resources Defense ...
AEP looks to expand landfill in Conesville (Coshocton Tribune)
CONESVILLE -- Making the air cleaner has made it necessary for American Electric Power to request an expansion at the landfill serving its Conesville Generating Station. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will conduct an information session and take comments on the proposed expansion at a public meeting set for 6 p.m. March 22 at the Coshocton Public Library.
Millions sought for Ontario cycling (Toronto Star)
Ontario needs to invest more bucks in bikes if it's going to reap the benefits of better health and cleaner air, and $20 million is a good place to start, says a Burlington-based cycling advocate.
Amazingly Simple 'Demo Air Net' Solves a Huge Problem of Airborne Pollutants Throughout Construction, Hospital ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The "Demo Air Net" simply straps to the discharge end of the fan, and suddenly you have converted the fan into a reusable massive air filter, removing airborne pollutants. It turns an ordinary box fan or circular fan into a convenient, portable, inexpensive tool for reducing airborne dust associated with drywall, cement, sanding, routing, sawing, demolition, construction, insulation and ...
Truckers can get efficiency rebate (The Tennessean)
KNOXVILLE - Tennessee truckers can get a major discount on the purchase of equipment that will save them fuel and keep air cleaner, thanks to a program managed by the University of Tennessee.
State chokes on EPA regs (Hays Free Press)
Hays County officials, along with other governments in the region, are considering a statement in support of the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed stricter air quality standards, but seeking wiggle room to come into compliance.
Machine clears air outside Palika (Hindustan Times)
The air around Connaught Place will soon be more “cleaner” thanks to an air purifier system that has been installed by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), reports Neelam Pandey .
Dry cleaning usually uses a toxic chemical, but the safety picture is unclear (Washington Post)
I live around the corner from a dry cleaner, but there's also a "green" dry cleaner on the other side of town. Am I total jerk if I keep going to my regular spot?
