Archive for July, 2011
Arctic Vulnerable to Worst-Case Oil Spills
As more of the Arctic becomes open for shipping and energy exploration, the U.S. isn’t prepared for potential disasters such as the Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico, top Coast Guard and State Department officials told a Senate subcommittee Wednesday.
Full StoryPlant power pales compared to petroleum
Vehicles running on biodiesel have fewer carbon emissions than similar gasoline or diesel cars, but biodiesel production still makes up a mere fraction of the diesel used in the U.S.
Full StoryHot dogs on the Hill
July is almost over, but there are still a few days left to celebrate National Hot Dog Month. And that’s what members of Congress and staffers did Wednesday afternoon.
American, Afghan women foster ‘peace through business’ skills
The businesswomen mentoring program, “Peace through business” is five years old this summer. Founder and CEO, Terry Neese, says the program teaches Western business principles to promote economic stability in Afghanistan and Rwanda – and ultimately, forge peaceful relations with both countries.
