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UPDATE: STATUS OF FEDERAL CLEAN ENERGY LEGISLATION!

Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA) just introduced the "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009." The bill has many provisions that activists like you have been pushing for--including reductions in old, dirty coal technology and carbon cuts that scientists say are necessary. The Kerry-Boxer bill is a positive first step to kick off the climate debate in the Senate, but we have to defend the good provisions, to ensure fiscal responsibility, and to define a cap on globa… Continue

Added by Falon French on September 30, 2009 at 4:33pm — No Comments

College Essay Vs Personal Statement

Usually colleges have their own guidelines when it comes to college essay for admission or personal statements. It depends on what the actual college requires. You should consider that the colleges look at more than just college essays for admission statements; they look at your grades, GPA, class standing, extracurricular activities, and school service before they admit you. I would find out what the actual requirements are and… Continue

Added by Maria Pittman on September 28, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

Green FEST '09 - 1st Green FESTIVAL in Northeast Indiana

On April 25, 2009 GreenFEST '09: In Celebration of Earth Day took place. It was the 1st Annual Green Festival in Northeast Indiana and we had a wonderful event. Mayor Tom Henry of the City of Fort Wayne issued a proclamation declaring April 25, 2009 as the 1st Annual Green… Continue

Added by A Brewster Smythe on August 19, 2009 at 12:35pm — No Comments

Indiana Climate Links - 7/2/09

--- Boone County wind farm issues examined Understanding the basics of contract and property law are critical for Boone County landowners who are asked to lease their property for a wind farm, Indiana Farm Bureau representatives say. Jason Schneider, an IFB attorney, and Kelly L. Kepner, of the Purdue Extension Benton County office, gave a crash course in wind farm development concerns and consider… Continue

Added by Matthew Watkins on July 2, 2009 at 9:09am — 1 Comment

Indiana Climate Links - 7/1/09

--- Judge refuses to stop refinery expansion A Hammond federal judge has refused to stop the BP Whiting refinery expansion. The NRDC presented a lawsuit to attempt to halt any further action. An expansion would be environmentally devastating, but Judge Philip Simon doesn't seem to realize that. Simon called the lawsuit… Continue

Added by Matthew Watkins on July 1, 2009 at 8:52am — No Comments

Indiana Climate Links - 6/30/09

--- Indiana Congressmen vote no on ACES Jesse Kharbanda, executive director of the Hoosier Environmental Council, said the bill allocates allowances for heavy industry and promotes renewable energy, for instance wind, which uses large amounts of steel. He said the bill ends years of paralysis on climate change and is a "very strong start for very difficult legislation" because it sets a federal renewable… Continue

Added by Matthew Watkins on June 30, 2009 at 8:51am — No Comments

Indiana Climate Links - 6/29/09

ACES Passes 219 - 212 --- Carson and Hill vote for ACES Democratic Reps. Andre Carson and Baron Hill were the only members of Indiana's delegation to vote in favor of a bill to force reductions in greenhouse gases blamed for global warming. --- Randolph C… Continue

Added by Matthew Watkins on June 29, 2009 at 8:31am — No Comments

Indiana Climate Links - 6/26/09

House Votes on ACES Today --- A Hoosier perspective on ACES Fort Wayne's JG investigates into whether ACES would cost Indiana jobs. It's a legitimate point - Indiana relies heavily on coal, even having the 2nd highest coal-use-per-capita rate. Congressman Souder argues ACES will not create a new "green revolution" in Indiana; rather it will send jobs to other countries such as China. -… Continue

Added by Matthew Watkins on June 26, 2009 at 8:45am — No Comments

Indiana Climate Links - 6/25/09

--- Climate change hits home for Indiana Warmer winters, more frequent heavy rainstorms and a longer growing season -- Indiana already is feeling the impact of climate change, according to a massive new federal report. The report highlights changes that could benefit Hoosiers, such as more productive farms, as well as those that pose serious risks, such as more flooding. ---… Continue

Added by Matthew Watkins on June 25, 2009 at 8:43am — No Comments

Indiana Climate Links - 6/24/09

--- First major equipment arrives at gassification plant GE calls this a "milestone for cleaner coal technology." It's sad to see that GE has gotten behind the whole "clean coal" movement. Usually I think of wind and solar technologies when I hear GE. --- State foreca… Continue

Added by Matthew Watkins on June 24, 2009 at 8:59am — No Comments

Indiana Climate Links - 6/23/09

--- Indiana company buying energy from Fowler Ridge The energy we make here in Indiana isn't just all going away to other states now. Vectern has received a permit from the Indiana government to purchase 50 MW, powering 15,000 homes. The addition means 4% of Vectern's customers will receive renewable-generated power. ---… Continue

Added by Matthew Watkins on June 23, 2009 at 8:44am — No Comments

Indiana Climate Links - 6/12/09

--- Green power taking root in Indianapolis Indianapolis Power & Light Co.'s Green Power program started in 1998 and has about 3,500 residential and commercial customers participating, about 1 percent of the company's 465,000 users. --- Lake Central High School moves to energy efficiency Mechanical engineer… Continue

Added by Matthew Watkins on June 12, 2009 at 7:57am — No Comments

Indiana Climate Links - 6/11/09

--- Clean-energy jobs outperformed overall jobs in Indiana Job growth in the clean energy economy grew 17.9 percent, while overall jobs declined 1 percent between 1998 and 2007. In the same period nationally, jobs in the clean energy sector grew at a rate of 9.1 percent, while traditional jobs grew by 3.7 percent. ---… Continue

Added by Matthew Watkins on June 11, 2009 at 8:09am — No Comments

Indiana Climate Links - 6/9/09

--- Duke Energy to bring smart grid to Indiana Duke Energy Corp. says it will build a “smart-grid” power-delivery system in Indiana after reaching a settlement with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor and other groups. The smart-grid initiative will use advanced digital technology to save energy and improve reliability in Indiana, the company says. ---… Continue

Added by Matthew Watkins on June 9, 2009 at 7:43am — No Comments

Indiana Climate Links - 6/8/09

--- Green business incentives meeting June 11 On Thursday, June 11, the Green Business Network will present Indiana Green Business networking series event at the Columbia Club located on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis. The event is the first of three that GBN will conduct through the end of 2009. --- Wind energy generating excit… Continue

Added by Matthew Watkins on June 8, 2009 at 7:53am — No Comments

Indiana Climate Links - 6/5/09

--- Hammond residents to file suit over BP air pollution A group of Northwest Indiana residents intends to sue BP Whiting for illegal air pollution and seek up to $30 million in fines. The Hammond-based Calumet Project sent a letter to BP officials Wednesday stating it intended to sue because BP failed to get a proper permit before beginning construction on its expansion to process more Canadian crude oil. ---… Continue

Added by Matthew Watkins on June 5, 2009 at 7:54am — No Comments

Indiana Climate Links - 6/4/09

--- Recycling fails in Cedar Lake Councilmen, who formally adopted a biweekly recycling schedule last month, said they intend to make their final decision on a monthly charge for continued weekly recycling collections with Allied Waste/Republic when they meet next at 7 p.m. June 16. ---… Continue

Added by Matthew Watkins on June 4, 2009 at 8:33am — No Comments

Indiana Climate Links - 6/3/09

--- BP Whiting refinery in NWI cited by EPA for benzene pollution For nearly six years, BP's Whiting refinery emitted cancer-causing benzene at its wastewater treatment plant without proper air pollution control equipment, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The penalties will reach up to $37,500 a day. --- Natural gas cost in northern… Continue

Added by Matthew Watkins on June 3, 2009 at 8:18am — No Comments

Indiana Climate Links - 6/2/09

--- The ‘Duck Lady’ helps injured waterfowl. “Wouldn’t this world be a sad old place if you went to a lake or pond and there was nothing there but water?” Kuhl asked. Luckily, for the past 26 years, Kuhl has done her part to prevent this image from becoming a reality by rehabilitating injured waterfowl and shore birds at a facility in her Hudson Lake home. ---… Continue

Added by Matthew Watkins on June 2, 2009 at 9:15am — No Comments

The Our Place Program in Indiana: From the School to the Streets!

Many schools and classrooms throughout the state are participating in the Hoosier Environmental Council's "Our Place Program": A place-based education program that funds and empowers teachers and students to have a learning experience out in the field while benefiting the community though active participation in environmental stewardship. The "Our Place" education project uses an innovative educational approach that combines environmental education with civic engagement for classes K-12. It bri… Continue

Added by Derek Reuter on May 30, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

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