Archive for January, 2008

Carbon Sequestration by Trees

Tufts University has conducted some basic research on carbon sequestration by trees. There needs to be additional research on various species, under various soil types and climate. As well, more data is needed on ideal fast growing reforestation species.

Campaign to Reduce Exposure from Bus Emissions

The Following is a letter from EPA on resources for beginning a campaign to reduce emissions from and exposure to bus fumes that Durham needs to rally behind. Increasing the use of biodiesel and idle reduction are easy first starts.

Property Rights and Water?

Last night, was Durham’s public forum on the current drought. During the event some profound ideas surfaced that may be considered core to our global environmental dilemmas.