1.13.2009

In most states—42, to be exact—switching to CFLs does appear to result in a net reduction of mercury emissions.

But that's not true in Alaska, California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Vermont: In these states, mercury emissions would actually increase if everyone started using CFLs.

"If the world should blow itself up, the last audible voice would be that of an expert saying it can’t be done." - Peter Ustinov

1.07.2009

Worthy of a re-post

Coal Tailing spill: fills valley, washes away homes, 3x more radiactive than a nuclear power station.

In 2 weeks; 2 news stories: bit.ly/TailingSpill1, bit.ly/TailingSpill2, bit.ly/TailingSpillVIDEO; Finally a follow-up: bit.ly/TailingSpill3. Clean Coal.

1.06.2009

Coal Tailing spill: fills valley, washes away homes, 3x more radiactive than a nuclear power station.

In 2 weeks; 2 news stories: bit.ly/TailingSpill1, bit.ly/TailingSpill2, bit.ly/TailingSpillVIDEO; Finally a follow-up: bit.ly/TailingSpill3. Clean Coal.