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The rewards of going green
If you're planning to do some remodeling work this spring and summer, certain energy-efficiency improvements could put some cash back in your pocket while adding value to your home. Tax incentives are available to help offset the cost of going green....
Tags: Taxation, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Internal Revenue Service, Electrical Appliance, Credit and Debt
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Niles council OKs festival donation
South Bend TribuneNILES -- A request Monday night for $2,900 from the city of Niles to support the annual Niles Bluegrass Festival almost ended with festival coordinator Mike Majerek singing the blues. But after considerable discussion regarding the benefits of the 11th...Tags: Arts and Culture, Entertainment Events, Festive Events, Politics, Environmental Issues
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Stanford Lions Club radio auction: list of auction items
The Stanford Lions Club will conduct its third annual Radio Auction 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the WPBK Radio Station. All proceeds from the auction will help the Stanford Lions Club build a second picnic shelter and more picnic tables for...
Tags: Seattle Mariners, Radio, Car Repair, Personal Service, Entertainment
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Goshen College switches to 100 percent renewable energy
GOSHEN — Goshen College from now on will purchase all its electricity from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, college leaders announced Monday. The change will reduce the college’s carbon footprint by about 45 percent,...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Global Warming, Hybrid Vehicles, Renewable Energy, Fuel-efficient Vehicles
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Amtrak rolls out new locomotives for East Coast routes
The first of 70 new energy-efficient locomotives destined for Amtrak's East Coast service rolled off Monday morning from a Sacramento, Calif., assembly line. The locomotives, called Amtrak Cities Sprinters and built by Siemens Rail Systems, will...
Tags: Siemens, Amtrak, Environmental Issues
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Why are conservatives skeptical of environmental claims? Solyndra and Fisker
Peter Jensen's editorial on conservatives' attitude toward environmental protection is misleading ("Don't save the planet," May 4). The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, stressed the importance of the marketing...Tags: Environmental Cleanup, Solyndra LLC, Environmental Issues
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Our Laguna: Cinco de Mayo event muy bueno for clinic
Sunday may have been foggy, but the goal of the Laguna Beach Community Clinic's Cinco de Mayo celebration was clear — raise money. About $53,000 was netted at the annual event, held Sunday on the terraced patio of Ann and Jim Shea's hillside home....
Tags: Electronics, Conservation, HIV, General Practitioners, Natural Resources
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State's renewable energy fund lacks power to fulfill purpose
Five years ago, Illinois passed legislation requiring electric suppliers to buy more renewable energy such as wind and solar power and then pass those costs on to customers. The intent of the mandate was to have so-called green electricity accounting...
Tags: Credit and Debt, Alternative Energy, Environmental Politics, Business, Energy
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Brown, senator at odds over clean energy money
SACRAMENTO -- Six months after voters approved new taxes to fund clean energy projects, Gov. Jerry Brown and lawmakers remain at odds over how to spend the money on improving energy efficiency at public schools and community colleges. Brown, who is...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Government, Regional Authority, Executive Branch, Justice System
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Catch your snow - don't let it blow!
The single most limiting factor to crop yields in central S.D. is moisture. This could be especially true this year after coming off a dry summer, fall and most of the winter. Luckily we have had some recent snows. While no-till is extremely important...Tags: Fertilizer, Environmental Issues, Chemical Industry
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Two Republicans vie for seat on Quincy Township's board of supervisors
waynesboro@herald-mail.comTwo Republicans who have been in different roles in Quincy Township, Pa., are running for the township’s board of supervisors this year. Pennsylvania’s primary election is May 21. Robert “Bob” Gunder is seeking his third six-...Tags: Primaries, Water, Water Supply, Environmental Issues, Politics
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Gardens grow vegetables, community effort
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND -- Unity Gardens grows more than just vegetables, according to executive director Sara Stewart. It's growing more community, education and opportunity with each passing season, she said. The Unity Gardens grand opening for this season --...Tags: PNC Financial Services Group Incorporated, Alternative Energy, Politics, Solar Energy, Healthy Diet
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