http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/green/ en-us Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:40:00 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2093039/posts The Navy has decided that a controversial sonar training range it proposed building off North Carolina's coast would be better located off Florida, where its East Coast sub-hunting helicopters are based...The border of the proposed 625-square-mile range would come within a few dozen miles of calving grounds of the endangered North Atlantic right whale. Virginia Pilot Online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2093039/posts#comment Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:40:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2081409/posts A green British jury has perverted an ancient legal right, using it to excuse eco-terrorism. As The Independent reports: The threat of global warming is so great that campaigners were justified in causing more than £35,000 worth of damage to a coal-fired power station, a jury decided yesterday. In a verdict that will have shocked ministers and energy companies the jury at Maidstone Crown Court cleared six Greenpeace activists of criminal damage. Jurors accepted defence arguments that the six had a "lawful excuse" to damage property at Kingsnorth power station in Kent to prevent even greater damage caused by climate... Capital Research Center http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2081409/posts#comment Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:25:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2081330/posts * * * * *The spectators shown in the photo above are watching four tree-sitters come down from a 90-foot redwood at UC Berkeley, ending a 21-month sit-in. The protesters had been trying to block the razing of a forest to make way for development. What else is there to say? Capital Research Center http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2081330/posts#comment Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:23:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076087/posts This morning, Republicans tell me that a worker at Invesco Field in Denver saved thousands of unused flags from the Democratic National Convention that were headed for the garbage. Guerrilla campaigning. They will use these flags at their own event today in Colorado Springs with John McCain and Sarah Palin. Before McCain speaks today, veterans will haul these garbage bags filled with flags out onto the stage — with dramatic effect, no doubt — and tell the story. “What you see in the picture I sent you is less than half of total flags,” a Republican official emailed. “We estimate... Denver Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076087/posts#comment Sat, 6 Sep 2008 16:10:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2072978/posts State Environmental Watch, a new project of the Capital Research Center, is proud to present the first edition of "Weekly Top 5: Five Ways Environmental Extremism Is Screwing Things Up This Week." Each week, we will pick five interesting, funny, or infuriating articles that highlight some of the ways that environmental extremism is screwing things up for the rest of us. Be sure to check back every Monday to read the newest "Weekly Top 5." Also, please check out State Environmental Watch's website to browse through the previous weeks. Ignoring the increased cost of energy and the increasing number of... Capital Research Center http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2072978/posts#comment Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:40:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2072008/posts As the estimated cost of measures proposed by politicians to "combat global warming" soars ever higher – such as the International Energy Council's $45 trillion – "fighting climate change" has become the single most expensive item on the world's political agenda. As Senators Obama and McCain vie with the leaders of the European Union to promise 50, 60, even 80 per cent cuts in "carbon emissions", it is clear that to realise even half their imaginary targets would necessitate a dramatic change in how we all live, and a drastic reduction in living standards. All this makes it rather important... Telegraph.Co.UK http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2072008/posts#comment Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:46:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2071083/posts DENVER--The Democratic Party has boasted that its convention here will be "the most environmentally-sustainable" gathering in the party's history, complete with a director of sustainability, low-power lighting in some areas, and calculations of carbon footprints. Some of the goals include diverting 85 percent of waste that would normally go to a landfill, finding hundreds of people to sort waste into recycling-compost-landfill containers, and devising what The Wall Street Journal described as "lean 'n' green" catering guidelines that say food described thusly must not be fried and shall contain three of the following colors: red, green, yellow, blue/purple, and white. That... CNET http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2071083/posts#comment Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:55:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2067544/posts All that talk last week about energy at Sen. Harry Reid's alternative fuels summit in Las Vegas sure got New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg fired up. Not "coal-fired" up, mind you. But fired up with that seemingly endless supply of clean energy long preferred by politicians: hot air. On Tuesday at the National Clean Energy Summit at UNLV's Cox Pavilion, Mr. Bloomberg vowed to make New York City the "No. 1 city in the nation" when it comes to producing green power. He laid out a vision that included wind turbines off the coast of Long Island and atop... Las Vegas Review-Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2067544/posts#comment Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:04:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2063078/posts Not Green: NBC Beijing Olympic Set Air Conditioned -- Outdoors 'Green is Universal' network that dimmed set to push eco-programming gives cold shoulder to Chinese weather. By Jeff Poor Business & Media Institute 8/15/2008 11:39:54 PM The NBC family of networks has no problem showing viewers how to save the planet. But if it is a muggy, smoggy 85 degrees, as is the forecast for Beijing this week, consider looking elsewhere for eco-inspiration. WTHR, the NBC affiliate for Indianapolis, reported from Beijing and described the NBC set used for the network's two highest rated news broadcasts, “NBC Nightly News” and... www.businessandmedia.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2063078/posts#comment Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:38:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2058235/posts "It's not just the economic downturn that has harmed the green order. People have become wary of environmental causes that can turn out to do more harm than good. They don't want wind turbines marching across Britain's moors when nuclear power stations can do more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They worry that washing and bleaching all those non-disposable nappies may be damaging the ozone layer, that the massive incentives for biofuels have distorted the world food market, and that green taxes are actually stealth taxes." The Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2058235/posts#comment Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:18:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2057261/posts Those of you who have read earlier threads, may rtemember me mentioning a show about a man that went from a $37,000 a year electric bill, to a $13 a year bill for admin/clerical charge. That man, is Larry Hagman. Tonight, Wednesday, 8/06/2008 on DirecTV, Planet Green Ch#286, will air the 'Living with Ed'(Begley episode that tours Larry Hagmans house, with all the "green" features he has installed. DirecTV Guide http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2057261/posts#comment Wed, 6 Aug 2008 07:41:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050226/posts The council plans to ban plastic carryout bags in the city's stores by 2010, unless the state imposes a 25-cent fee on those who request them. The Los Angeles Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050226/posts#comment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:36:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049590/posts <p>According to Politico’s Carrie Budoff Brown, who is accompanying Obama on his trip to the Middle East and Europe, Obama’s campaign sent out a “dress code” that especially targeted female reporters as to the appropriate attire while traveling in Israel and Jordan.Obama press told to cover up, not wear green. No green. That is the color of Hamas. Also no nail polish, a limited amount of jewelry, covered shoulders and arms, closed-toed shoes, and stockings for women. (Do they make stockings anymore?) Women must also be prepared to cover their heads.</p> red state http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049590/posts#comment Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:40:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049503/posts AMMAN, Jordan—An Obama campaign ban on green clothing during the candidate’s visits to Israel and Jordan has created wide puzzlement among observers of the Middle East. In a memo to reporters, described as “a few guidelines we sent staff before departure to the Middle East,” Obama advance staffer Peter Newell laid out rules on attire for Jordan and Israel. First among them: “Do not wear green.” An Obama aide explained to reporters that green is the color associated with the militant Palestinian group Hamas. But while the color does appear on Hamas banners, there is no particular symbolism to wearing... Yahoo/Politico http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049503/posts#comment Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:36:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049127/posts The blog redstate.com posted an item today questioning the experience level of Andrea Robinson, director of greening for the Democratic National Convention Committee. Posted by Eric Erickson - read the post here - it notes a profile done by Jerd Smith of the Rocky that calls Robinson "thirtysomething." According to Smith, neither Robinson nor the DNCC wanted to give her age out. But if you read Robinson's profile on the DNCC Website it says she has "more than 25 years in the environmental field." That means she started when she was 13. [snip] What was not included on her resume... Rocky Mountain News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049127/posts#comment Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:07:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048334/posts Democrats: It's not easy being greenEco-friendly convention vexes caterers, organizers, spinners Valerie Richardson Sunday, July 20, 2008 DENVER | Throwing the "greenest national political convention to date" is easier said than done, as Democrats are learning the hard way. Amid much fanfare, Democratic National Convention officials have for months promoted their commitment to an environmentally sustainable event. They've hired a first-ever "director of greening," set an ambitious recycling goal of 85 percent, and banished plastic water bottles and plastic foam cups from the premises. With the convention a little more than one month away, however, it's apparent that some Democrats... Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048334/posts#comment Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:51:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048223/posts HOME owners could be forced to turn their houses green before they can sell them under a proposal before the State Government. Planning Minister Justin Madden yesterday refused to comment on the proposal. The Master Builders Association wants laws to make it compulsory for owners of all existing homes to meet minimal environmental standards before they are allowed to sell them. The changes will cost each homeowner hundreds of dollars but the MBA says buyers of newly built homes are already being forced to meet five-star standards and they shouldn't be the only ones bearing the burden of helping the... news.com.au http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048223/posts#comment Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:44:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047602/posts California on Thursday became the first state in the nation to approve green building standards to cut energy and water usage, a move that officials say will help the state meet its ambitious goals to curb greenhouse gas emissions. The plan, adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, requires that all new construction - from commercial buildings to homes, schools and hospitals - reduce energy usage by 15 percent, water use by 20 percent and water for landscaping by 50 percent. A voluntary form of the code is scheduled to kick in on July 1, 2009. "There is no statewide... San Francisco Chronicle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047602/posts#comment Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:03:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044934/posts FARNBOROUGH, England (AFP) - With record oil prices crippling airlines worldwide, Canadian planemaker Bombardier said here Sunday it planned to launch its eco-friendly CSeries single-aisle passenger jet in 2013. German carrier Lufthansa has signed a letter saying it was interested in buying 30 CSeries jets and possibly up to 60, Bombardier said in a statement. Launch customer Lufthansa could be followed by other airlines after Bombardier said it had received "significant interest" worldwide regarding the new plane. "The CSeries family offers the greenest single-aisle aircraft in its class," said Gary Scott, president of Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. "These game-changing aircraft emit... AFP on Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044934/posts#comment Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:14:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044823/posts The green zone of Baghdad, a highly fortified slice of American suburbia on the banks of the Tigris river, may soon be handed over to Iraqi control if the increasingly assertive government of Nouri al-Maliki, the prime minister, gets its way. A senior Iraqi government official said this weekend the enclave should revert to Iraqi control by the end of the year. “We think that by the end of 2008 all the zones in Baghdad should be integrated into the city,” said Ali Dabbagh, the government’s spokesman. Times Online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044823/posts#comment Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:08:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2042415/posts Environmentalist despotism is on a roll. From every corner of the globe, the Green movement has unceasingly inundated world citizens with a deluge of documentaries, articles, “hard facts,” “reliable models,” and “common sense” in an attempt to rally eco-warriors and build their cause. Having used nearly every method at their disposal, the movement has now turned to the merciless and unrelenting strategy of shame tactics. According to an article published yesterday at GreenBiz.com, the state of California has issued a mandate that all 2009 model cars be stamped with a “Global Warming Score” label. The label would display the carbon... The Daily Grind http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2042415/posts#comment Tue, 8 Jul 2008 15:18:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2040746/posts You would think that this story is right out of science fiction. But the facts appear to be that the US Democrat-controlled Congress intends to destroy the Republican middle class with $11 per gallon gasoline. Human Events http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2040746/posts#comment Fri, 4 Jul 2008 15:34:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039406/posts In the year since Al Gore took steps to make his home more energy-efficient, the former vice president’s home energy use surged more than 10 percent, according to the Tennessee Center for Policy Research. “A man’s commitment to his beliefs is best measured by what he does behind the closed doors of his own home,” said Drew Johnson, President of the Tennessee Center for Policy Research. “Al Gore is a hypocrite and a fraud when it comes to his commitment to the environment, judging by his home energy consumption.” In the past year, Gore’s home burned through 213,210 kilowatt-hours (kWh)... Newsmax http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039406/posts#comment Tue, 1 Jul 2008 22:03:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036509/posts The Greenest Show on Earth: Democrats Gear Up for Denver From Organic Fanny Packs to 'Pure' Trash, Party Planners Face Logistical Nightmare By STEPHANIE SIMON June 25, 2008; Page A1 DENVER -- As the Mile High City gears up to host a Democratic bash for 50,000, organizers are discovering the perils of trying to stage a political spectacle that's also politically correct. Consider the fanny packs. With biodegradable balloons and organic snacks, Denver Democrats hope to stage the "greenest convention" ever. See examples. The host committee for the Democratic National Convention wanted 15,000 fanny packs for volunteers. But they had... The Wall Street Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036509/posts#comment Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:46:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2035049/posts Professor David J C MacKay tells The Register that he was first drawn into this field by the constant suggestion — from the BBC, parts of the government etc — that we can seriously impact our personal energy consumption by doing such things as turning our TVs off standby or unplugging our mobile-phone chargers. Anyone with even a slight grasp of energy units should know that this is madness. Skipping one bath saves a much energy as leaving your TV off standby for over six months. People who wash regularly, wear clean clothes, consume hot food or drink, use powered... The Register http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2035049/posts#comment Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:39:08 GMT