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Report shows mid-Atlantic has high potential for wind energy

The breezes blowing across the shallow waters of the mid-Atlantic coast, including North Carolina, hold some of the nation's highest potential for harvesting wind energy, a new federal report says.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Apr 06, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (13) | comments 2

Lawsuit by a father in Indiana targets polluters

(AP) -- Ron Kurth, who grew up in Gary and worked in the steel mills, raised his family in the region near the outskirts of Chicago. He always wondered about the smoke and smog that overcast the Lake Michigan shoreline.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 26, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Guide offers smart growth help for coastal and waterfront planners and developers

NOAA, along with the Environmental Protection Agency, the International City/County Management Association and Rhode Island Sea Grant, has released a guide to bring smart growth to coastal and waterfront communities.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Sep 10, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Florida lawmakers seek to streamline environmental, growth regulations

Two lobbying heavyweights will square off over the Florida's controversial Big Sugar land buy, but another battle in the legislative session opening Tuesday could have broader impacts. Call it jobs vs. environment.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 02, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1