http://environmental.yourwebreference.com News, tips and resources on all things environmental. What's going on, what we can do to lessen our global footprint and create a better world for the next seven generations. en-us Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:15:02 MST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Generate RSS 2.0 Feed by Curt Siters 240 http://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/07/11/Bill_Gates,_believing_himself_to_be_God,_to_tamper_with_the_environment.http://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/07/11/Bill_Gates,_believing_himself_to_be_God,_to_tamper_with_the_environment. Bill Gates, with others, has filed patent applications to alter the environment to stop, or lessen the severity of hurricanes and cyclones. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MST http://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/06/29/Building_with_Cob_Workshops_with_Bernhard_Mastersonhttp://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/06/29/Building_with_Cob_Workshops_with_Bernhard_Masterson Building with what nature provides close by can create structures that reflect your personality and if taken care of can last many lifetimes. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MST http://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/04/30/Road_damage,_the_environment_and_resources._What_a_waste.http://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/04/30/Road_damage,_the_environment_and_resources._What_a_waste. Have you ever noticed that interstates are always under repair somewhere? I believe that the interstates, as nice as they are for driving long distances quickly are nice, but they are money pits. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST http://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/03/08/The_Clean_Water_Protection_Act_(CWPA)_this_is_important_for_everyonehttp://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/03/08/The_Clean_Water_Protection_Act_(CWPA)_this_is_important_for_everyone A major step in our effort to end mountaintop removal coal mining has been taken in Congress. Yesterday on the House floor, the Clean Water Protection Act (CWPA) was introduced Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST http://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/02/21/Create_a_new_office_chair_from_old_chairs_an_environmental_projecthttp://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/02/21/Create_a_new_office_chair_from_old_chairs_an_environmental_project I was looking to get a special chair for use in my new photo studio but didn't feel like buying a new one. So, I decided to scrounge up some chairs with parts I wanted and make my own. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:00:00 MST http://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/02/16/Could_climate_change_be_accelerated_by_biofuelshttp://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/02/16/Could_climate_change_be_accelerated_by_biofuels Before it was fashionable to argue about global warming, scientists started to raise a cry against the deforestation of rain forests. It may be worse than anyone thought. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 MST http://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/02/11/The_Environment_is_Important_So_is_Your_Viewhttp://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/02/11/The_Environment_is_Important_So_is_Your_View No matter how you slice it, if your environmental message doesn't have an audience it doesn't get out. It doesn't take much to get in the top 30% of websites, but that is a small audience. Want more? Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 MST http://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/02/06/Help_Keep_the_Greening_of_Schools_a_Priorityhttp://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/02/06/Help_Keep_the_Greening_of_Schools_a_Priority The Greening of schools is being removed from the stimulus package. We cannot let this happen! Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 MST http://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/01/29/Environmentally_Sustainable_is_Better_Save_Your_Foodhttp://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/01/29/Environmentally_Sustainable_is_Better_Save_Your_Food Let congress know you want a safe nation, a safe environment and a safe food supply. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 MST http://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/01/28/Obama_wants_you_to_get_involved_in_the_future_of_food.http://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/01/28/Obama_wants_you_to_get_involved_in_the_future_of_food. In his inaugural address President Obama said he if we wanted change we would have get involved. For your health here is one way. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 MST http://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/01/22/Right-wing-Vitriolhttp://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/01/22/Right-wing-Vitriol If you are pro-environment here are some words of advice. I have started lurking in some conservative groups and am learning some interesting things. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 MST http://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/01/01/Environmental-Mandates-Do-Not-Make-A-Difference-Righthttp://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2009/01/01/Environmental-Mandates-Do-Not-Make-A-Difference-Right Did you notice that they skies cleared after airplanes were grounded after 9/11? Did you know that the residents of Beijing want the Olympic pollution controls left in place? Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 MST http://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2008/12/30/Build-your-own-EV-for-$500http://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2008/12/30/Build-your-own-EV-for-$500 Tired of the gas game? Want to start being energy independent? Build your own electric vehicle Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 MST http://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2008/12/15/Recycle-or-Freecycle-an-alternativehttp://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2008/12/15/Recycle-or-Freecycle-an-alternative While recycling makes sense there is only so much it can do. A website client of mine turned me on to a pretty cool alternative. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 MST http://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2008/12/05/Western-North-Carolina-a-leader-in-alternative-energyhttp://environmental.yourwebreference.com/2008/12/05/Western-North-Carolina-a-leader-in-alternative-energy Western North Carolina is rapidly becoming a leader in implementing alternative energy solutions. Here is one reason why. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 MST