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Ray LaHood’s HSR Smackdown
A bullet train in Japan. Credit: flickr user jamesjustinJust last week, the Ray LaHood’s Department of Transportation pulled high-speed rail funding from Ohio and Wisconsin, the two states with incoming Republican governors, John Kasich of Ohio and Scott Walker of Wisconsin, who both swore to oppose the projects. They got their wish, and... [read more]
Join the World of Wind: Cape Cod and Beyond
As Cape Cod is the first to announce the approval of an offshore wind farm, it seems New York is winning the race for wind power. While this project is on the forefront of the news circuit, the Great Lakes region is not down and out just yet. Plans are still moving forward for wind farms on Lake Erie and Lake... [read more]
Will industry tap its own grey and green power?
In its Feb. 15 edition, The Nation describes Ohio as the Saudi Arabia of ‘grey power’. That’s quite a striking statement, and absolutely true when considering the tons of grey power—“the massive bank account of steam and energy that could be used to generate electricity”—coughed into the biosphere every day from hundreds of old line... [read more]
The Wind Cube could help reinvent NE Ohio!
Wind turbines are all the rage. Wind power is already providing cheap energy in many places around the globe, Europe, California, Wyoming. The rising concerns over oil prices and greenhouse gas emissions has finally started a push toward innovation in the industry. Many new companies and products have started to pop up to make wind... [read more]
Big solar in Geauga County
The largest solar panel installation in Geauga County started producing clean electricity from sunlight recently in the town of Newbury. The 192 panels are located on the roof of Ralston Instruments, a company that develops pressure calibration devices. Dovetail Solar and Wind installed the 33-kilovolt system. At a recent open... [read more]
Hog judging and recycling
We have spent most of the last week visiting various locations in central Ohio. Relatives from Kansas were visiting and we had a grand time showing them various things around Cleveland and Columbus. A lot of things were discussed about this great region that we live in. It was mentioned how lush and green Ohio was... [read more]
Akron is a hotbed of activity for sustainability!
If you are into sustainability, living in NE Ohio and not a member of E4S, then you are missing the boat. Not only is it a great chance to meet with like minded people, but also an opportunity to hear about the things going on in your backyard. This group was started by Holly Harlen, who I am standing behind to run for mayor of... [read more]
Caution, communication needed in 3C Corridor choices
City manager Milton Dohoney Jr. says that Cincinnati City administration recognizes the concerns voiced by residents of Columbia Tusculum and the East End over a proposal to run intercity passenger rail through their neighborhoods, but that their judgment should be reserved until more solid plans are completed.The 3C Corridor rail... [read more]
City-supported solar, highways pay for high speed rail, and bikes on bridges
A new Ohio law will make it easier for cities to support residents who want to produce their own green power. The law allows cities to expand the use of special improvement districts so that a homeowner can afford to make payments for solar electric or solar thermal units. Athens is the first city to take advantage of the state law... [read more]
Victory for climate-friendly transportation
Thanks to the advocacy of the GreenCityBlueLake Institute in recent months, regional plans in Northeast Ohio will be changed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. This is very important because the transportation sector is responsible for 28% of the region’s carbon dioxide emissions that are heating up the planet.... [read more]
CDCAGC annual awards honor excellence in community development
Community Development Corporations Association of Greater Cincinnati (CDCAGC) recognized the top people and organizations in the public sector of community development during its 2009 Annual Awards Celebration, held last Thursday at the Fellowship Center of Concordia Lutheran Church in Clifton.Sponsored by US Bank, PNC Bank, Local... [read more]
Cincinnati considering LEED tax exemption for frat's expansion, renovation
Cincinnati City Council is considering an ordinance to extend a Community Reinvestment Area LEED tax exemption agreement to the DeVotie Hall Association for the renovation and expansion of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house in University Heights.As part of the agreement, the organization would receive a 15-year property tax exemption to... [read more]
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Transformation Through Technology: Delivering Better Public Services
When: Thu, 2012-05-24 08:00
Webinar: ISO 20121 - Sustainability & Event Management
When: Thu, 2012-05-24 08:00
Sustainability and Affordable Housing: an Interactive Charrette
When: Sat, 2012-06-02 11:00
Tourism and Sustainable Futures: Beyond 2015
When: Fri, 2012-06-15 09:00
Public Sector Leadership: driving cultural change
When: Thu, 2012-06-21 14:36
Youth Policy Summit on Urban Sustainability at UC Denver
When: Sun, 2012-06-24 12:00
“Ever since it appeared in The Road. Braddock has been on my radar for some time. They have been working hard up there for a long time. Very good to see the community pushed into the spotlight. Looking forward to watching this series of articles!”
“I don't walk by choice. My vision forced me to give up my car years ago. I won't lie, I miss being able to drive. I hate the bus, though Santa Clara's VTA is one of the best systems in the country. But I am able to get around. And I walk to shop, sometimes as far as 3 miles away. Sometimes I take the bus back, sometimes I just walk back. This changes ...”