State of the Air 2012 Report Released by American Lung Association

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Today the American Lung Association released its State of the Air 2012 report, revealing America’s cities with the best and worst air quality. As the ALA website states, for 13 years the organization has analyzed data from state air quality monitors to compile this report.

Renewable Energy Up in Most States

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From the United States Energy Information Administration

Guest Post: Sourcing Eco-Friendly Wood and Wooden Products

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Wood is one of the greener materials you can use; it is renewable, doesn’t release any harmful emissions (though the products used to treat it can) and can last for years making it easy to reuse. The problem is that using wood from the wrong sources is to take part in a system that leads to deforestation, exploitation of indigenous peoples and shipping tons of wood from all over the world.

Alternative Clean Transportation Expo – May 15 – 17, 2012

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Alternative Clean Transportation Expo – May 15 – 17, 2012

Obama vs Romney on Energy (Chart)

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Thanks to Zach Shahan for this information comparison about the positions our presumptive Presidential candidates (Obama & Romney) espouse regarding energy policy. Photo: Claudio Schwarz Philadelphia Convention Center’s Job Rules to Outlive Expiration. here philadelphia convention center The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA) December 13, 2002 Byline: Marcia Gelbart Dec. 13–A labor agreement that dictates work [...]