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"Sun for Rent"

"It's an old energy problem with a new solution: After decades of facing prohibitively high costs to install solar panels, Massachusetts residents will be able to lease the panels for a tiny fraction of their upfront cost."

Source: Boston Globe, 05/25/2009

Zebra Mussels Invade Chesapeake Bay Watershed

Zebra mussels, which have caused an estimated $5 billion in damage to the Great Lakes, have been found in a Maryland tributary of Chesapeake Bay. If they spread, they could threaten the less-salty waters of the Bay.

Source: WashPost, 05/25/2009

"Arctic Methane Rise Spurs Worry On Permafrost Thaw"

"OSLO -- A rise in concentrations of a powerful greenhouse gas over the Arctic after a decade of stability is stirring worries about a possible thaw of vast stores trapped in permafrost, experts said."

Source: Reuters, 05/25/2009

"Ban Says U.S. Climate Bill Plan 'Not Enough'"

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the climate bill approved Thursday by the House Energy Committee is 'not enough' to stem warming to the degree hoped for in the next climate treaty.

Source: Reuters, 05/25/2009

Hoyer Expects Fast Action from House Committees on Climate

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) said he expected the eight committees with partial jurisdiction over the new House climate bill to act swiftly.

Source: NYTimes, 05/25/2009

"Green Last Requests, Pt. 1"

Some people are starting to weigh the environmental costs of caskets and other trappings of traditional funerals. And they have found alternatives.

Source: Environment Report, 05/22/2009

MI, IL, NY Mull Alt-Energy Incentives for Schools

"The Michigan Legislature may soon create a fund to loan schools money to build windmills, solar panels or other sources of alternative energy."

Source: Great Lakes Echo, 05/22/2009

Interest Surges in Neglected Geothermal

"Nearly 200 million acres of public lands, mostly in the West, could become prime generators of emissions-free electricity by extracting steam heat from the earth's core to drive electric turbines."

Source: Greenwire, 05/22/2009

"Coca-Cola Introduces Plant-Based Plastic Bottles"

"For some of its beverages, The Coca-Cola Company is introducing a new type of plastic bottle made partially from plants."

Source: ENS, 05/22/2009

Gov. Orders Wash. Agencies To Cut Greenhouse Emissions

"Gov. Chris Gregoire on Thursday ordered [Washington] state to reach agreement with its single largest polluter to cut greenhouse-gas emissions by half over the next 15 years."

Source: Seattle Times, 05/22/2009

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