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Saturday, 28 June 2008 |
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Brown University researchers have discovered a nanomaterial that can absorb the mercury emitted from a broken compact fluorescent lamp (CFL). The researchers, led by Robert Hurt, professor of engineering, and engineering student Natalie Johnson, have created a mercury-absorbent container lining that can be used commercially. The packaging invention, for which Brown has applied for federal patents, would relieve a major concern with CFL use and comes as CFL sales are projected to skyrocket. 
Brown University engineering students Love Sarin (left) and Brian Lee display a nanoselenium-enriched cloth that can capture mercury vapor from broken compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). Brown has applied for federal patents covering the invention and plans soon to begin commercial negotiations. Click on "More..." for the full text of Brown's news release.
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Jun
27
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Friday, 27 June 2008 |
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Well, it's never over till it's over -- the Assembly passed a package of alternative energy bills with a huge majority, but Governor Carcieri has said, no way. But the Assembly still can override that veto. Click on "More..." for lots of details and what you can do to help.
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Friday, 27 June 2008 |
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The Assembly session may be over, but the bills that were passed don't become law until the governor signs off on them. With a Democratic Assembly and a Republican governor, that assent can't be assumed. Today, the folks at Clean Water Action, who worked so hard to get an e-waste bill passed, now are asking for supporters to contact Governor Carcieri to express support for the bill. Click on "More..." for the details.
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Jun
26
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Thursday, 26 June 2008 |
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 Blue State Coffee, on busy Thayer Street in Providence, was founded to be a socially responsible coffee company, selling freshly roasted organic and Fair Trade coffee. They are also eco-responsible, now offsetting all their electricity use with 100% wind power from People's Power & Light. The café has also completed a successful experiment to test a workable method to compost its coffee cups, on its way to a goal of running a “zero-waste” business.
“We pay extra for 100% wind power, but it turns out to be only the cost of one latte per day,” said Blue State Coffee manager, Alex Payson. “If one more person comes into the shop because we’re green, it’s worth it.”
To find out more about Blue State Coffee and their awesome projects, and more about PP&L's new wind fund, click on "More..."
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Thursday, 26 June 2008 |
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Well, it's the last one for this year, anyway... goes by quick, doesn't it? The weather looks a little unsettled, maybe some more thunderstorms around, but hopefully with sunshine in between for playing outside, and maybe another spectacular rainbow or two like we had on Tuesday.  You can start out tonight with a lecture on sharks, at Audubon's education center in Bristol. Friday, the Apeiron folks host an Evolution Forum potluck event at Moonstone Farms in Wakefield. Come learn about local agriculture, join an open discussion, and relax with some local bands and Newport Storm beer.
The weekend also brings loads of farmers markets -- likely the last chance for local strawberries -- the Newport Flower Show, the East Bay Butterfly Count, a bunch of hikes and bike rides and river paddles, plus Waterfire. Sunday afternoon, the busy farmers of Ledge Ends Produce will offer an “Introduction to Organic Farming & Gardening,” which should provide lots of useful tips for new home gardeners. You can find details for all of these events, plus lots more, at our NNN Community Calendar.
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