Green Points
Published: April, 2007
Editorial ReportBring your cool sunglasses to the night games, too.
The sun shines all day and all night in San Francisco. First, San Francisco International Airport installs solar panels, and now, it’s happening at the Giants’ AT&T ballpark. California PG&E is working with the Park to install the panel system. Installation should be complete by July. The panels will produce 123 kilowatts of electricy, which can generate lighting for over 20 games. Source: www.pge.com
Dear bag ladies and gentlemen,
After weeks of lobbying efforts and considering business and environmental implications, San Francisco City leaders approved a Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance 10-1. The ban was conceptualized by Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, and now, it’s up to Mayor Gavin Newsom to make it so. If passed, the ban would be another first for The City’s leadership efforts and sustainable living practices for the longview. Stores would be made to provide bags made of paper and compostable materials instead of bags made with petroleum.
International shipping for a bargain
A recently released report by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) states that ocean-going vessels are the biggest contributors to air pollution - producing more sulfur dioxide than all the road vehicles in the world. But that’s could soon change. ICCT is asking the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to strengthen emission standards for international ships, which currently go uncontrolled. The ICCT report states the cost of reducing one ton of [nitrogen oxide] emissions from ocean going ships can be as low as $11, compared to about $1,900 for cars and light trucks. Report online: http://www.theicct.org Source: www.cleanairnet.org
Love your Gaia
Earth Day is April 22. www.earthday.org
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