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Archive for September, 2011
  • White Paper Urges Owners of Coal-Fired Power Plants to Make Energy-Efficiency Investments

    Posted by on September 12, 2011
    In a recent white paper entitled "Avoiding a Train Wreck: Replacing Old Coal Plants with Energy Efficiency", the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ("ACEEE") encouraged owners of coal-fired electric power plants to make energy-efficency investments to counter the impact of changes in fossil fuel markets and implementation of updated environmental regulations. According to ACEEE, t...
  • City of Chicago Releases Nature & Wildlife Plan for 2011-2016

    Posted by on September 7, 2011
    The City of Chicago recently released the "Chicago Nature & Wildlife Plan Update: A Strategy to Enhance Urban Ecosystems 2011-2016." This plan updates the original 2006 plan to "continue Chicago's commitment to expand and improve our important urban natural areas."  It also reviews progress since the original plan, considers new issues and emerging information, and sets priorities for t...
  • President Obama Announces EPA Will Not Modify Bush-Era Smog Standards

    Posted by on September 5, 2011
    Happy Labor Day everyone!  I hope you will have a chance to have a little rest and relaxation today.  The most interesting environmental story to come out recently was President Obama's announcement on Friday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will not finalize its proposed rule to set more stringent smog standards.  This will leave in place standards that were put into place under P...
  • Visit to the Green Car and Technology Show

    Posted by on September 2, 2011
    I recently spent a few hours with my family at the Green Car and Technology Show at the Naperville Auto Test Track, which was sponsored by Congresswoman Judy Biggert.  The event was designed "to give you a glimpse of the direction we're heading in advanced automotive technology and energy efficiency." Exhibitors at the show included Argonne National Laboratory, Carbon Day Automotive, Chevrole...

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