June 2007 Archives Week 2

Raising the average vehicle fleet miles per gallon to 35 is a good start in making transportation sustainable, but here's a list of what else Congress should do.

We may say we want to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be free from foreign oil, but relying on ethanol and biodiesel only gets you so far.

Big Auto finally packs it in in resisting raising the current fuel economy standards and offers its own plan to Congress.

Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania?) buys more clean energy than any other state, but Gov. Rendell isn't satisfied.

Travel companies should publicize how they adhere to the ecotourism principles, and consumers should make sure they live up to the ideals.

The Senate says no to amendments that would fund technology for turning coal ore into fuel for the gas tank.

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe will build the first LEED certified casino in the U.S.

Within a few years diesels and not the Toyota Prius maybe the the envy of drivers who value fuel economy.

Buying a carbon offset to compensate for traveling may make you feel good while doing little to nothing to help the planet.

Recycling plastics and other waste saves a Portland hospital network $315,000 per year.