While the European Union (EU) is a vast and diverse place, many of the countries there have been using taxes, for many years, as a way to stimulate green behavior. By this I mean they have high taxes on products, such as gasoline and airline travel, as a way to get people to naturally limit their own carbon emissions.
Recently the EU extended this taxation policy to flights from other nations in and out of the area. American, Chinese, and Indian airlines are fuming at the increased costs and have taken the EU to court.
The question remains though, will the
Keystone XL Myths
by Heather Duchan January 30th, 2012 | Environmental News
President Obama rejected a permit for the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline this month, citing that there was not enough review time to make a decision. Although Obama is leaving open the possibility to approve the permit in the future, opponents of the pipeline, including many environmentalists and Nebraskans, praised the president for the decision. Proponents, on the other hand, were dismayed with plans to thwart the president's decision with other legislation.
There are many pros and cons to any decision made by Congress or the president; however, there are several myths about the Keystone XL pipeline that should be addressed, including the
There are many pros and cons to any decision made by Congress or the president; however, there are several myths about the Keystone XL pipeline that should be addressed, including the
Community to Plant 60,000 Trees
by Heather Duchan January 27th, 2012 | Environmental News
Transition Towns are making headway and spreading across the world. This grassroots reaction to dealing with possible challenges of peak oil and climate change takes the form of many actions, with some towns doing far more than others. Transition Town Whitehead is one of the over-achievers.
This group of activists in northern Ireland have their schedule packed with events, workshops, and outreach projects. Their most recent victory was successfully planting 420 native trees in an effort to restore an area of town that had lost many trees to disease and fires over the years. Species like blackthorn and hazel were
This group of activists in northern Ireland have their schedule packed with events, workshops, and outreach projects. Their most recent victory was successfully planting 420 native trees in an effort to restore an area of town that had lost many trees to disease and fires over the years. Species like blackthorn and hazel were
ATM Helps Recycle Old Electronics
by Heather Duchan January 20th, 2012 | Environmental News
An ATM that encourages recycling was shown alongside the newest geek gear of 2012 at the Las Vegas International Consumer Electronics Show last week. Although not a new product like most of what is showcased at the annual trade show, the innovation behind the machine made it a worthy addition.
As demonstrated at the show, the ecoATM offers what selling on eBay or using mail-in electronic recycling programs do, but with instant gratification. Simply locate one of these eCycling kiosks, drop in your used mobile phone or mp3 player, and wait a moment to see how much the machine will
As demonstrated at the show, the ecoATM offers what selling on eBay or using mail-in electronic recycling programs do, but with instant gratification. Simply locate one of these eCycling kiosks, drop in your used mobile phone or mp3 player, and wait a moment to see how much the machine will
Court Postpones EPA Rule
by Heather Duchan January 2nd, 2012 | Environmental News
A Federal court ruled in favor of power companies and many Republicans on Friday, putting the implementation of a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule on hold.
The Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, finalized by the EPA in July, requires 27 eastern states in the United States to begin reducing power plant emissions on January 1, 2012. The rule is an implementation of Clear Air Act goals that reduce nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide from air crossing state lines.
Earlier in the year, Republicans tried to block the rule through legislation. The party succeeded in the House, but were over-ruled in the
The Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, finalized by the EPA in July, requires 27 eastern states in the United States to begin reducing power plant emissions on January 1, 2012. The rule is an implementation of Clear Air Act goals that reduce nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide from air crossing state lines.
Earlier in the year, Republicans tried to block the rule through legislation. The party succeeded in the House, but were over-ruled in the
