Patricia Andrien

PA Solar Bill by Rep. Chris Ross Best Hope for Solar

The PA solar industry's hopes are pinned on HB #1580, which could pass in the upcoming legislative session ending Dec. 14.The bill has a whopping 78 co-sponsors at last count, and bipartisan support in the Republican...

Wal-Mart receives sustainability award

How "green" is Wal-Mart? In August, The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy included Wal-Mart in its list of three "Champions of Energy Efficiency" Awards leaders. Wal-Mart was recognized for leadership...

Dell and Goodwill add computer recycling drop-off centers

Dell Computers has added 445 computer collection sites to its list of 1900 nationwide. Through a partnership with Goodwill Industries, Dell computer waste can be dropped off at Goodwill stores. Proceeds from the collection will benefit Goodwill community job training...

Green building saves money, helps reduce climate change

If you are considering building, renovating or moving to a new site, consider a high-performance green building. The importance of energy-efficient buildings in mitigating effects of climate change was highlighted at the recent climate conference in Copenhagen, It...

When shopping for clothing this season, choose bamboo or recycled fabrics

Clothing shoppers have sustainable choices this season, including clothing made from bamboo or recycled fabrics. Elkins Park designer Denise Shardlow uses bamboo to create chic, comfortable clothing for women. Her fashions will be included in a holiday fashion show...

Delaware dredging battle challenged in court by five environmental groups

The battle over dredging the Delaware is stuck in the muck. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Governor Rendell want to deepen the Delaware by five feet for 100 miles of the River, between Philadelphia and the Ocean...

Jobs numbers bad, could be worse; More needs to be done toward job creation in Penn.

Eight million Americans have lost their jobs since the recession began. December marks the 23rd straight month of job losses. And, as President Obama said last week in a speech to workers in Allentown, the situation could be worse. The...

Global warming - climate bill reviving old fears

It may be hard to believe, but recent vocal opposition challenging the science of global warming has found a new place in blogs and comments on the internet as well as on Fox News, with opponents now saying they want...

Climate change and global warming - what can you do, Philly?

As President Obama tries to craft consensus over climate change before meeting in Copenhagen this month, Philadelphia residents may be asking, “What can I do to reduce my carbon footprint here at home?” Between driving, heating a home...

Sustainable shopping - recycled jewelry makes a beautiful holiday gift

Special, one-of-a-kind gifts made with recycled materials are all the rage this year, and there are plenty of local options to find recycled jewelry and gifts for sustainable shopping. Amy Ragsdale of Elkins Park is a local...

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