When we imagine human rights abuses we often see images ranging from restriction of free speech to genocide. What many people fail to realize is that human rights abuses take place in the U.S. every single day. One form of…
Monthly Archives: June 2007
Florida Girl Initiates Fuel Conservation Campaign
The basic idea of democracy is the empowerment of the individual, in effort to form governmental policy. But do you feel empowered today? Do you feel like, as an individual, you have an influence on your legislator’s actions? There have…
The State of America ’s Forests
The Society of American Foresters has published a comprehensive, peer-reviewed report on the status of America ’s forestland. This 68-page report outlines the latest facts and figures in easy to read graphs, charts, tables, and supporting commentary. News notes are…
Reclaiming MTR sites for Alternate Power
Two West Virginia leaders who know a lot about energy and energy needs believe the state can use reclaimed mountaintop removing mining sites for other energy projects. Both West Virginia Coal Association President Bill Raney and state Consumer Advocate Billy…
Georgia, an ethanol ‘ Saudi Arabia ,’ says GEFA fuels director
[Georgia] In a few short years, Georgia could replace Saudi Arabia as America ‘s fuel supplier when it comes to ethanol made from pine trees. “We’re hoping to be the next Saudi Arabia .” By 2010 Stuckey said the state…
Appalachian Voice site showcased by Google Earth
CNET News: Google Earth with a cause CNET News.com – San Francisco,CA,USA ZDNet Australia: Do-gooders doing Google Earth Google Earth helping charities raise awareness Non-profit organisations and charities are using Google Earth’s three-dimensional maps to raise awareness of environmental concerns.…
New Deal for Appalachia
Excerpt from the Courier Journal opinion article “New Deal for Appalachia” My home state contains the largest contiguous forests in southern Appalachia, which is home to the most biologically diverse landscape in North America. To sit quietly in such a…
New York Times: Will Congress subsidize a new fuel technology with twice the emissions of diesel?
May 29, 2007 Lawmakers Push for Big Subsidies for Coal Process By EDMUND L. ANDREWS WASHINGTON, May 28 – Even as Congressional leaders draft legislation to reduce greenhouse gases linked to global warming, a powerful roster of Democrats and Republicans…
Demand grows for environmentally friendly materials for backyard structures
[Illinois] This year, those who decide to build a deck of their own likely will think about more than just the design and financial challenges associated with the project. Many also will consider the environmental effects. Both Home Depot and…
IRONIC? KING COAL GOING DOWN IN FLAMES
Tallahassee, Florida–On Tuesday, state regulators denied Florida Power & Light’s application to build a mammoth coal-fired power plant on Lake Okechobee at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades. In denying the permit, the Public Service Commission boldly held that Florida…
