by Lynn Floyd | Dec 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
Dec. 15, 2011 Rice farm carbon offsets approved The carbon Registry that will be supplying California’s future cap-and-trade market has approved an offset protocol for Rice plantations. Improved drainage management will allow the rice industry to contribute 180,000...
by Lynn Floyd | Dec 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
Dec. 14, 2011 100mpg Ford Focus Electric turns heads Ford has announced the production of its Focus Electric, which not only boasts an incredibly efficient 100mpg, but also an extended range with shorter charging periods. The Focus Electric is the first five-passenger...
by Lynn Floyd | Dec 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
Dec. 13, 2011 Nissan Leaf sees high demand in US In response to positive sales and reviews Nissan is expanding distribution of the Leaf, its first all electric vehicle designed for mainstream consumers. Boasting 99 mpg, the Leaf saw over 20,000 orders upon its release...
by Lynn Floyd | Dec 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
Dec. 11, 2011 SUCCESS: US agrees to global climate plan After two weeks of meetings at the United Nations Conference of Parties 17 (COP17), representatives from almost 200 nations reached an agreement to reduce emissions. The agreement has been four years in the...
by Lynn Floyd | Dec 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
Dec. 10, 2011 UN climate talks: US v. China/India As the United Nations Conference of Parties (COP) 17 runs into its final weekend, representatives are working overtime to get a climate agreement signed. In order to achieve that goal a large divide between...
