Using a simple, Halloween based theme, Google has devised a brief survey for people to demonstrate how they can help conserve energy while lowering their own carbon emissions.

The survey, located at http://www.google.com/hauntedhouse08/index.html, asks five questions about power management, lighting and other home related topics. Your answers are immediately translated into annual dollar savings as well as decreased C02 emissions, both of which can be surprisingly large.…[more]

Last week, the community of Greenbriar, Arkansas opened the third school in the state to be certified as friendly to the environment by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

The $10 million price tag for Wooster Elementary includes computerized plumbing to conserve water, low wattage lighting that works in conjunction with tinted outside facing windows plus carpets and playground equipment made from recycled materials.

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(NewsUSA) - When Rose Blondin, 19, chose her vacation destination last year, she opted for hiking boots and T-shirts rather than bikinis and shades. Blondin, a sophomore at Boston’s Emmanuel College, decided to spend her time working on a trail project with American Hiking Society (AHS) in the Smokey Mountains.

“I learned so much about the environment when I went on hikes with the park ranger,” said Blondin.…[more]

Final figures for the Amtrak fiscal year show more people are opting for Amtrak trains twice daily between Kansas City and St. Louis, with ridership rising by more than 30 percent to total 151,690 for the 12 months ending Sept. 30.

Amtrak operates Trains 311, 313, 314 and 316 under a contract with the Missouri Department of Transportation and with the support of the Missouri Rail Passenger Advisory…[more]

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is overseeing the cleanup of up to 150 gallons of diesel fuel lost during a truck accident today in New Madrid County.

The department’s Environmental Emergency Response section was contacted this morning by SEMO Environmental, an environmental cleanup contractor, concerning a tractor-trailer accident on I-55 in New Madrid County that resulted in the release of an estimated 100-150 gallons of diesel fuel…[more]

On Nov. 4, Missourians will vote on a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would give the Missouri Department of Natural Resources more flexibility in providing grants and loans to communities for storm water infrastructure.  Amendment 4 revises the language in Article III, Section 37(h) of the state constitution relating to the sale of state storm water control bonds administered by the department.

The proposed changes to…[more]

LITTLE ROCK - Manure from confined livestock could someday be used as a value-added bioenergy fuel for on-farm heating and power, according to a news release from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS).

Scientists studying this approach say this could benefit U.S. livestock producers, who need environmentally friendly ways to manage the manure from about 96.7 million cattle and 67.7 million hogs and pigs.

ARS engineers…[more]

As we look outdoors and see the leaves changing from green into the bright and beautiful colors of fall, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources offers some tips to keep the fall season green in spirit.

Fall is a wonderful time to visit the local farmers’ market for pumpkins, squash, apples and other seasonal favorites. Locally grown produce is usually grown within a 100 mile radius, and purchasing…[more]

Little Rock—Officials at the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) have been working together to address concerns about drinking water safety in Clinton. Boil orders recently imposed on drinking water from local public water systems are not due to the exploration and drilling processes being used in the Fayetteville Shale area for development of natural gas resources.

“We know that whenever…[more]

Tidal Power, often referred to as tidal energy, is achieved through the capture of the energy created as water moves in ocean currents and tides. Two types of tidal power can be harnessed for energy-efficient power. The first is called kinetic energy. This is tidal energy directly created as the water is moving in rivers and in oceans as tides. The tidal power that requires one more step, called potential…[more]