Project Green : Local News
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Compressed natural gas powers recycling, trash trucks
The vehicle is environmentally friendly because it burns 30% cleaner than diesel fuel and makes less noise.... Read more..
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Virginia Natural Gas HQ takes LEED in energy efficiency
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - July 22, 2011 - Virginia Natural Gas Lakeview Corporate Center has received the prestigious distinction of LEED certification for building the two-story brick and glass building in... Read more..
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Experts and cities offer ways to beat the heat
One piece of advice is to hose off the outside part of your air conditioner.... Read more..
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Va. shifting to alternative fuel vehicles
Thousands of state vehicles are moving to alternative fuels and Gov. Bob McDonnell promoted a new state law that would allow retailers to provide more charging locations for electric vehicles.... Read more..
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New Norfolk airport vehicle runs on lithium battery
The Sentinel Police Mobility Vehicle is totally electric, just 5 feet long and can hit speeds up to 29 MPH.... Read more..
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Verizon white pages to be available only on request, CD
The business and government white pages and the yellow pages will continue to be delivered.... Read more..
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Chesapeake Bay 'on track' for 2025 restoration
The bay is the focus of a massive restoration effort led by the EPA and involving all six states in its 64,000-square-mile watershed.... Read more..
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Housing group sues over Chesapeake Bay restoration strategy
he group says the EPA's strategy unlawfully circumvents the Clean Water Act, which gives primary authority to the states... Read more..
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Va. parks working to reduce environmental impact
Participants in the Virginia Green program commit to recycling, optional linen service, water and energy conservation, and other voluntary actions. ... Read more..
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W&M has in-house carbon-offset program
People can sign up to buy credits to offset carbon-burning activities such as driving and air travel.... Read more..
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Plastic bag recycling day planned in Hampton Roads
Anyone who brings five or more plastic bags will get freebies like a reusable tote bag.... Read more..
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College students build energy efficient home in Norfolk for national competition
The modular home being built at ODU is a joint project between ODU and HU. It is an entry in the Solar Decathlon to be held in October in Washington D.C. Tuesday was all about window installation.... Read more..
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"Green" home savings featured at Homearama
Many of the homes at the spring Homearama in Virginia Beach have "green" technology in them that will save homeowner some green.... Read more..
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Father and son team goes green across the U.S.
A father and son crew are going across country in their new Eco Car. It has an electric motor and peddle power to demonstrate energy conservation.... Read more..
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Volunteers needed for Clean The Bay Day
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation took 13News up the Lafayette River for a preview of the upcoming Clean The Bay Day which is Saturday, June 4th.... Read more..
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Hampton Roads college students build "green" home
The Solar Decathlon invites 20 collegiate teams each year to build energy efficient homes in a big competition. HU and ODU were invited as The Tidewater Team this year.... Read more..
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International Paper to reuse part of closed Franklin mill, hire 213 workers
The company says part of the mill will be repurposed to make fluff pulp for products like diapers and that it will be 80% energy efficient.... Read more..
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Project Green: Chesapeake dome to help reduce carbon emissions
A 157-foot tall dome will hold tiny wood pelletts that are used to reduce the carbon footprints in power companies.... Read more..
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Families on food stamps encouraged to buy from farmers
Millions of federal dollars are being used to help farmers sell to low-income families.... Read more..
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Environmental experts announce plans for cleanup of Lafayette River
On Wednesday, lawmakers and city officials joined together to announce a plan that’s been in the works for about two years. ... Read more..
