Topic: Ecology

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Nation's First Wind Farm Approved, But Debate Continues [Update: SOS Responds]

On Wednesday, April 28, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced the federal government had approved a permit for Cape Wind Associates to build the first-ever offshore wind farm in the United States in Nantucket Sound. This did not come as welcome news to everyone on Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, two islands that abut the proposed 130-turbine project...

Apr 28, 2010 in Nantucket Insider Blog (1 Comments)

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Holy Cross Energy Bytes: CFL Lights and Energy Rated Appliances

Welcome to Holy Cross Energy Bytes where we show you how to be more ecologically and economically friendly. These tips will focus on how to save energy. There are many more ways to be eco-friendly so check back in for more energy bytes or visit the holy cross website for more information at Holycross.com

May 12, 2010

Nation's First Wind Farm: Who Owns Nantucket Sound?

On Wednesday, April 28, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced the federal government had approved a permit for Cape Wind Associates to build the first-ever offshore wind farm in the United States. This did not come as welcome news to everyone on Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, two islands that abut the proposed 130-turbine project. In fact, the wind farm issue has been the subject of fierce debate for the past nine years. Plum spoke to the leaders of local groups both in favor and opposed to this controversial project.

Apr 28, 2010 in Video (1 Comments)

Ocean Conservancy

Providing food, fresh water and oxygen to the world, the ocean is essential to all life on Earth, but it is in serious trouble from overuse and pollution. Ocean Conservancy believes it’s time to change our national policies to protect entire ecosystems as the surest way to solve the most critical ocean conservation challenges we face. Share this video through Email, Facebook & Twitter via Spread The Word.

Mar 22, 2010 in Citizen Active - Featured Organization

Clean Fish Movement: Laughing Bird Carribean White Shrimp

Tim O'Shea of Clean Fish sits down with Plum at CK's in Hailey to explain the Clean Fish movement through the example of the Laughing Bird Carribean White Shrimp, an alternative to the mass produced Rock Shrimp.

Jan 10, 2009 in Masters