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New Report Explores Environmetal Impacts of Alternatives to Oil 7/17/2008
Philadelphia, PA — One week after Gov. Rendell signed into law an alternative fuels initiative for Pennsylvania, PennEnvironment released a new report exploring the environmental impacts of the alternative fuels being promoted to help wean us off of oil. The report found liquid coal, corn ethanol and soy biodiesel to have the worst environmental impacts, while plug-in hybrid vehicles and cellulosic ethanol made from crop waste hold the most promise for meeting our fuel needs with the least environmental harm.
PA Legislature Approves Great Lakes Protection 7/08/2008
With all eyes focused on the legislature’s annual budget process, a little-known but critical proposal to protect the Great Lakes—including Pennsylvania’s Lake Erie—garnered approval from the state Senate and moved to the desk of Governor Rendell for final sign off.
New Study: Building Green Could Lead to Dramatic Energy Savings 7/02/2008
The country’s energy consumption could be cut by 11 percent through simple building efficiency measures, according to a new white paper released today by PennEnvironment. “Building an Energy-Efficient America: Zero Energy and High Efficiency Buildings” describes the many opportunities for increasing energy efficiency in buildings and makes recommendations for what local, state and federal officials can do to secure huge energy savings in new and existing buildings.
