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At Upstate Campus, Saving Energy is Part of Dorm Life

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/17/nyregion/17ithaca.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Lisa Fordraro

4/16/10

New York Times

The Energy Star label is the federal government’s nod of approval for energy efficient products, such as household appliances like refrigerators and air-conditioners. But at Ithaca College, a campus known for its embrace of all things sustainable, two dormitories proudly wear the Energy Star label, too.

It's great that this college is so energy efficient. More colleges and universities definitely need to follow Ithaca College in this direction, and become more eco-friendly.  

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Florida: A Bad Winter for Slithering 

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/17/us/17brfs-ABADWINTERFO_BRF.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

The Associated Press

4/16/10

New York Times

An unseasonably cold winter may have taken care of what python hunters could not. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says cold weather may have killed up to 50 percent of the state’s pythons.

This article is pretty pointless.  Yeah, Florida had a cold winter, we know.  This article was three sentences long, there was not enough information about this topic.

Ahead of Schedule, An LED Light for us All

www.ecogeek.org/component/content/article/3128

Date: 4/8/10
Ecogeek.org
By: Hank Green

Summary: Today GE announced that they will have a LED light available by the end of 2010. The bulb fits into any regular light socket and will produce the same amount of light that a 40 watt bulb will produce but only using 7 watts and lasting up to 17 years.

Response: This lightbulb will be the best thing in lighting since it was invented and will help us become more efficient.

Amtrak On Course to Set Ridership Record This Year

www.ecogeek.org/component/content/article/3127

Date: 4/08/10
Ecogeek.org
By: Megan Treacy

Summary: Amtrak is going to break their annual ridership. By the halfway point in thier year they have 13.5 million riders already. In march alone there has been a 13.5 percent increase in one year.

Response: This is very good because they will ask congress for a 446 million dollar budget increase to help increase fuel-efficient trains and electric trains.