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The Upside of the Downturn

by Kevin McCann 09.02.2009

Why it matters:
Because voracious consumerism seems to have a negative effect on the environment. Who would have guessed it?
Recap:
According to a recent Reuters report, the economic crisis…has an upside! The European Environment Agency announced Monday that greenhouse gas emissions for [...]

Consumer Reports Pans New Honda Hybrid

by Kevin McCann 06.30.2009

Why it matters:
Because if you’re in the market for a new car, you need to be looking at more than just hybrids (no, I don’t mean Yukons and Hummers).
Recap:
“The Insight is the most disappointing Honda Consumer Reports has tested in a [...]

LA Announces, Ends Free Parking Program for Clean Air Vehicles

by Kevin McCann 06.23.2009

Why it matters:
Because cities and states need to build on existing incentive programs for clean air vehicles, rather than cut them.
Recap:
According to a recent announcement by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, the city’s free-parking-for-clean-air-vehicles program…is over.
In 2004, then Mayor Jim [...]