August 20, 2009: Debating Dematerialization
E-books can significantly reduce CO2 emissions associated with the production and purchase of the paper book, according to a new study.
Another study concludes that internet music downloads were often less energy intensive than compact disc purchases, but a piece at PCWorld explains why virtual doesn’t always mean greener.
Researchers at M.I.T. and Carnegie Mellon University have developed a way to route internet data centers to the cheapest energy sources. Though cheaper often means dirtier, energy cleanliness could be factored into the equation.
The Blue Green Alliance’s Made in America Jobs Tour highlights the connections between climate legislation and the creation of good jobs.
Local Green: A new electrical training facility in southern California trains the local workforce for jobs in the emerging green economy.
Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell announced over $20 million would be invested in 25 energy projects across the state, creating green jobs and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
A piece in Connecticut’s Hartford Courant reviews some of the latest clean energy projects happening in the state.
Portland Office of Sustainable Development adviser Derek Smith answered some questions about the city’s home weatherization loan pilot program.
Maine will work with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to develop tidal energy off the state’s coast.
A UC Santa Cruz scientist is trying to develop a low waste algae-based biofuel in California coastal waters.
–Christopher Greenspan
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