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Environmental and Green News from the last week: 8/3/2008 | Earthascope
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By Wesley Joseph on Sunday, August 3rd, 2008
This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Green News Blurb

“You, you, you – Ought-ah know!”


Local Newspapers Move Digital

Local papers are now being found on more and more mobile devices and services.


Now May Be the Moment for L.E.D. Bulbs

Light Emitting Diodes have been used for years in traffic signals.  Now, they may begin to see widespread use, especially in industrial applications.


Greener Hotel Rooms

Discussion of the hospitality industry in the U.S. and its efforts to make the industry greener, though (from the article) they’re unsure how ready American consumers are for such measures.  I would say that we’re definitely past ready for anything that helps.


States Sue the EPA

Some states are suing the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to set regulations to reduce pollution from ships, aircraft, and off-road vehicles.


Relevant Commentary from this week, applies directly to this week’s article on EHI, Removing the Fossil Fuel Blinders:

Costs of Oil Subsidies

A New York Times editorial regarding oil subsidies from other countries.


Can This Planet Be Saved?

Paul Krugman, columnist for the New York Times and professor of Economics and International Affairs at Princeton University writes about the current state of politics with regards to the environment and whether our politicians are ready to take the issues on directly.


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