Green-News: Friday 9.26.08
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- I was surprised to read that America is NOT lagging behind the rest of the world when it comes to wind power. LiveScience examines other popular myths about wind energy.
- The U.S. senate will extend $18 billion in tax credits for renewable energy. This is helping the solar panel industry enjoy continued GROWTH despite the current economic conditions; more from Reuters.
- Soon they’ll be a price tag on carbon gas emissions. U.S. polluters will have to PURCHASE allowances to emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere; NPR reports.
- The World Health Organization claims some countries could face increased health risks and food shortages as a result of global climate change; the AFP is on it.
- According to ENN, the European Commission believes an overhaul of fishing laws is long-overdue. Concern is mounting over ecological decline and unsustainable fishing practices.
- If you insist on eating meat, GreenDaily passes along some suggestions for making your meat eating more green, like eating LESS meat and cooking it yourself.
