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EPA energy-savings competition open to churches
… both energy and water conservation. To enter, buildings must submit energy data for 2013 into EPA’s Energy Star portfolio manager. The application period runs from April 16 through May 16. … and buildings that reduces its energy or water use by the highest percentage. In addition, EPA will recognize top buildings in various categories, and teams and buildings that reduce …
Preach-in asks: Spend Valentine's Day loving creation
… Environmental Protection Agency in enacting carbon pollution limits on new power plants. The EPA proposed the new limits in September, after President Barack Obama included them as part of …
EPA carbon standards target new power plants
… Introducing the standards at the National Press Club in Washington D.C., recently appointed EPA administrator Gina McCarthy said the carbon limits would protect public health and the … encouraging new technologies and without hindering the economy. “Make no mistake about it, EPA’s action today to address carbon pollution from new power plants is an important step forward …
On floating lanterns - and nuclear bombs
… of our drinking water. … The KC Plant is currently being assessed for specific hazards by EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. There …
Obama set to unveil climate plan
… carbon has been left unregulated. The memorandum will lay out parameters and a timeline for EPA to complete the standards before the end of Obama’s second term. Efforts will also be put in …
As Doha talks drudge ahead, looking back at Kyoto
… in carbon emissions by 2020 and 83 percent reduction by 2050, when compared to 2005 levels. An EPA analysis estimated the cost of implementing the bill would add an additional $80-111 per …
Climate change: the elephant in our living room
… agree Obama continued to push the climate agenda, even if he did so below the radar through EPA regulations and supplying funding for green measures such as high speed rail, public …
Sr. Simone Campbell stunned by DNC reception
… Secretary Kathleen Sebelius invited me to lunch on Thursday with Sec. Lisa Jackson (sec of EPA) and 2 others at the CNN Cafe. David Gergen stopped by the table and Kathleen introduced me …
Catholic role could be minor in swing state of New Hampshire
… period of a rally on the campus of St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., Aug. 20. (Newscom/EPA/CJ Gunther) This year, that divergence is likely to be seen at the local level. Ovide …
A new generation of labor priests
… UNITE HERE workers protest outside of the Park Hyatt Hotel in downtown Chicago in 2009. (EPA/Kamil Krzaczynski) The priests aligned with the Hyatt workers and other industry workers …
Report highlights Islam's global diversity
… Chris Lisee … A Pakistani Muslim man reads the Quran at a mosque in Islamabad Aug. 9. (Newscom/EPA/T. Mughal) A Pakistani Muslim man reads the Quran at a mosque in Islamabad Aug. 9. (Newscom/EPA/T. Mughal) Nearly all Muslims can agree on the basic beliefs of Islam: There is one God, …