Finding Ease, Efficiency and Fun on a Scooter

The New York Times October 20, 2009 By Dexter Ford


Ever since $4-a-gallon-gas and city traffic, people came up with a new idea to ride around on scooters. Along the streets of Shanghai, Paris, Rome and Beijing, scooters are becoming more and more popular. Americans have stopped riding on their hummers and their hogs to switch to a better idea. A safety consultant firm in California states that it's not any safer than a motorcycle just because its tiny and cute!

I think it's a great idea that scooters are becoming popular. I was in greece this summer visiting family and my cousins has scooters. I noticed that they were safer and it didn't guzzle down gas faster than a regular car. This author found all of his information perfectly.



http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/22/automobiles/autospecial2/22SCOOT.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Fossil Fuels’ Hidden Cost Is in Billions, Study Says

The New York Times October 19, 2009 By Matthew L. Wald

The National Academy of Sciences have states that burning fossil fuels causes the Unites States to spend $120 billion a year in health costs because of the premature deaths. Damages are caused from the oil and gas problems. Almost 20,000 people die prematurely each year due to this problem. Coal burning averages to about 3.2 cent per kilowatt-hour. It adds up in the long run and we have to spend alot on it.

This author found the information and found evidence as to how much we contribue to the global warming. The National Academy of Sciences realizes that we need to do something fast and help out the damages we've already done.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/20/science/earth/20fossil.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Curbing Emissions by Sealing Gas Leaks

The New York Times October 14, 2009 By Andrew C Revkin & Clifford Krauss

In the viewfinder of an infrared camera, there is a picture of natural gas gushing through and leaking out of the pipes in eastern Texas. Natural gas contained Methane, which causes a third of our contribution to global warming. Unfortunetly, methane stays in the air for around 10 years, causing even more problems to our atmosphere.

It's incredible how much natural gas leaked out of the pipes at his place in Texas. It's hard eliminating these things because they just happen. These authors, Andrew and Clifford, researched this topic in depth and found out how other people are trying to fix this problem.


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/15/business/energy-environment/15degrees.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Beijing’s Air Is Cleaner, but Far From Clean

The New York Times October 16, 2009 By Michael Wines

Even thought there are around four million vehicles that clog Beijing's roads everyday, Beijing's air is actually becoming cleaner. China used to have poisonous rivers and chemical beltching smelters, but China now is trying really hard to get their air clean. The city has only recorded 2 days of pollution which is the lowest number in a decade.

I'm glad China is deciding to help out with the greenhouse gas situation. Global warming is a great issue in which all of us need to participate and help out with. The author found good material and data to find out whether China was doing better or not.


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/17/world/asia/17beijing.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

E.U. Plan to Curb Carbon Dioxide Would Favor Solar Power

The New York Times October 6, 2009 By James Kanter


The European Commissions is coming out with a new idea to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by capturing emissions from coal plants. The European Union wants to be involved with trying to cut greenhouse gases before a summit meeting in Copenhagen. The investment plan had to be increased from €3 billion to €8 billion to come up with new technologies.

This plan seems well organized, so hopefully it goes through smoothly. The author found all the valid information and it's set up in terms of knowing if it'll go through or not.



http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/07/business/energy-environment/07energy.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

U.S. Blocks Oil Drilling at 60 Sites in Utah

The New York Times Octoboer 8, 2009 By John M. Broder

The Department of the Interior has decided to freeze oil and the development of gas on 60 out of the 77 drilling sites in Utah because the process was rushed and had many flaws. Some of which inclue parcels near the Dionasaur National Monument, Arches National Park, and Canyonlands National Park. Some of the reasons for holding off on it was to avoid the dust and noise pollution that is involved with the drilling process along with damage of the habitats.

I think it's a good idea to hold off on this process because it seems as if it may cause a lot of damage in the long run. This author found various reasons as to why they want to eliminate it or destroy this plan.



http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/09/science/earth/09leases.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

State Issues Rules on Upstate Natural Gas Drilling Near City’s Water

The New York Times September 30, 2009 By Jad Mouawad


Fearful of water contamination, enivironmental advocates advised against gas drilling near New York City's water supply. They believe that drilling into the water supply may cause the city to have contaminated water which could end up being disasterous. During the operation, state inspectors would have to be present to approve of the things being drilled.

I'm glad they are being carfeul of how they drill in the main water supply. It would be chaotic if the water in New York City became contaminated. This author made sure that he found all his facts to show how bad it could get if they don't be careful.


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/01/nyregion/01drill.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss