Dayhoff Westminster Soundtrack: 20071218 Search results for “environment” on the Carroll County Times

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20071218 Search results for “environment” on the Carroll County Times

Search results for “environment” on the Carroll County Times

December 18, 2007

The EPA can't protect us
If you think it's safe to entrust your family's health to the Environmental Protection Agency, think again. In describing his documentary, Bill Moyers says, "For 50 years Americans have enjoyed the bounty of the chemical revolution, trusting the gove...
Dec. 17, 2007

Building with the planet in mind
Lynn Wheeler couldn’t think of a better building to be built with the environment in mind than the Finksburg branch of the Carroll County Public Library. Wheeler, director of the Carroll County Public Library, said having the library go green i...
Dec. 18, 2007

Recent legislation addresses environmental issues
While environmental talk in Washington in the past year has centered mainly on global warming and alternative fuels, Maryland legislators passed bills on a variety of environmental issues. The Stormwater Management Act of 2007 set new standards for t...
Dec. 16, 2007

Small improvements equal big savings for Westminster man
Tucked away in a suburban Westminster neighborhood, David Iacono’s house may not seem all that different from his neighbors’ homes, but his electricity bills are. Iacono has been making small improvements on his house for five years to ma...
Dec. 17, 2007

Municipalities increase green initiatives
Tighter zoning guidelines, hybrid vehicle fleets among efforts While all Carroll County municipalities offer recycling and use some form of energy-saving lighting, some towns have taken extra steps to try to reduce their impact on the environment. In...
Dec. 18, 2007

The Politics of Fear, Hate, and Lies.
The low approval ratings of our President and the Congress reflect the frustration of many for the politics of fear, hate and lies that underlie the current political environment. Politicians have reached a new low in the hateful and mean-spirited po...
Dec. 14, 2007

Green vs. sustainable
Matt Testa considers himself an environmentalist, even attending the first national Earth Day celebration in Washington, D.C., in 1970. But when he sees the word “green” being used in commercials, he tunes out. “Green is promotional...
Dec. 16, 2007

Tip No. 7 of 100: Go low-flow
When it comes to water use in your home, how low can you go? Switching to low-flow toilets and faucets goes a long way when it comes to water conservation. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, old, inefficient toilets are responsibl...
Dec. 16, 2007

Many in Carroll use more water than needed
County municipalities are urging residents to be smarter in their water usage, in some cases by enforcing water restrictions. According to the Maryland Department of the Environment, the average Maryland resident uses 100 gallons of water per day. Th...
Dec. 17, 2007

Some forego harsh chemicals in cleaners
Baking soda, lemons and vinegar are staples in Greg and Jennifer Padrick’s house, and not just for cooking. The Padricks use those simple products to clean every counter, sink and tub in their Westminster home. Baking soda acts as a mild sandpa...
Dec. 17, 2007

Day 3: County Efforts
Earlier this year, Carroll signed the Cool County declaration pledging to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by the year 2050. Even before making the pledge, Tom Rio, bureau chief of building construction, said the county was incorporating...
Dec. 18, 2007

Day 3: County Efforts Raw Footage
Earlier this year, Carroll signed the Cool County declaration pledging to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by the year 2050. Even before making the pledge, Tom Rio, bureau chief of building construction, said the county was incorporating...
Dec. 18, 2007

Capture joys of holiday season
How do we capture those seasonal tidings of comfort and joy? According to a survey by marketer Lands' End, in many different ways. Here are some of the findings, according to a holiday survey on what most people consider Christmas joy. Below are some...
Dec. 14, 2007

Best Bets for Dec. 13-19
Adopt this 'Credo!' The always superb Masterworks Chorale of Carroll County will present its 2007 fall concert "Credo!" at McDaniel College's Baker Memorial Chapel Dec. 16. The show features the "Credo" section of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Mass in B M...
Dec. 13, 2007

Carroll News Briefs
Eldersburg businesses without water for hours About 25 to 30 businesses and five homes in Eldersburg were without water for several hours Tuesday evening after a contractor for the State Highway Administration hit a service line on Md. 32. According ...
Dec. 12, 2007

Water source may meet demands
Mt. Airy councilman: Test wells can provide enough liquid for supply MOUNT AIRY Engineers working for Mount Airy say they may have found a source of groundwater large enough to allow the town to meet the terms of a consent agreement with the Maryla...
Dec. 12, 2007

To burn or not to burn: County commissioners to hold panel on waste recommendations
Carroll County’s Board of Commissioners has yet to debate among themselves whether they want to go forward with a waste-to-energy incinerator, but they may be watching a debate on the positives and negatives of the technology Thursday. The comm...
Dec. 10, 2007

Tip No. 19 of 100: Use compact fluorescent bulbs
When it comes to your home’s energy consumption, it pays to lighten up. Replacing incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs drastically reduces energy consumption. McDaniel College Associate Professor of Environmental Policy...
Dec. 17, 2007

Tip No. 27 of 100: Plant a tree on your property
Thomas Jefferson once said, “I never knew the full value of a tree. Under them I breakfast, dine, write, read and receive my company.” Little doubt, if Jefferson were alive today, he’d see the additional environmental benefit of the...
Dec. 18, 2007

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