Archive for May, 2009
Those Intermittent Renewables – Part 1
When it comes to renewable power, California has had one main message: bring on the solar power, bring on the wind turbines! California and the country are heading fast towards a clean energy future. But renewables aren't perfect.
Post on May 08, 2009 by Rachel Zurer
Go Go Geo! USGS Open House, May 16 and 17
Have you hugged your local geoscientist lately? Science events blogger Kishore Hari gives you his top picks for the 9th Triennial Open House at the USGS, 10 am – 4 PM on May 16th and 17th.
Post on May 07, 2009 by Kishore Hari
What's the Scoop on Kitty Poop?
I am a cat owner who cares about the environment. What to do about their poop presents quite a conundrum.
Post on May 06, 2009 by Amy Gotliffe
Breaking News on the Drakes Bay Oyster Controversy
Today, the National Research Council issued its long-awaited report on the Drakes Bay Oyster Company… is their operation harming the environment or not?
Post on May 05, 2009 by Amy Standen
KQED's Health Dialogues launches discussion on health care reform
In his 100th day press briefing a few days ago, President Obama reiterated his desire to enact health care reform by the end of 2009 and called on all Americans to submit our ideas. So, Health Dialogues decided to let Washington know what Californians think.
Post on May 05, 2009 by Craig Rosa
Turning Lemons Into Energy Efficient Homes
While new housing is stalled in the United States, there is lots of funding-in the billions of dollars-on the way for weatherization, residential energy efficiency, and renewable energy through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Post on May 01, 2009 by Jim Gunshinan
Reporter's Notes: Swine Flu and You
As this story is being produced, the reports on swine flu are changing hourly. Cases are popping up closer and closer to home, and the CDC is updating several times a day on the spread of the virus, and plans to fight it. The $64,000 question is how worried we should be.
Post on May 01, 2009 by Amy Standen
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