Mar 18
Image credit: Grist
For the democrats, a sudden tough move on finance reform is producing results. Over at
Grist,
Jonathan Hiskes wonders if a similar action on the climate bill could be successful....
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Mar 18

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Sightline
From a
$350 electric commuter bike to fancy
German e-bikes that apply electric assist direct to the power train, we've had no shortage of cool motorized bicycles here on TreeHugger. And they've even ignited some important debate, including Trevor's musings on
whether his elec...Read the full story on TreeHugger 

Mar 18
Leaking water supply pipe. Image credit:
Alliance For Water Efficiency.
Yesterday I performed a web search on "water rate hike" and as expected, water rate hikes that range from 1.8% to as high as 35% are being asked. It's a situation found in many US municipalities. And there is anger to follow.
A common rationale is that '
customers used less water last year.' Because operating costs are relatively constant, the argument goes, (same pipe maintenance and health regulations to meet regard...
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