Whoa!! Hold on. the use of gas is over the top .More then ever befor. This is not good because it may not be poluting the atmosfear and we will run out soon. there,s a new energy in the form of algae. Yes Algea. It's simple the oil it produces is able to be harvested and turned into biodiesel and the algae’s carbohydrate content can be fermented into ethanol. Both are much cleaner-burning fuels than petroleum-based diesel or gas. The reality is more complex. Trying to grow concentrations of the organism is a bit like trying to balance the water in a fish tank. It’s also expensive. The water needs to be the right temperature for algae to proliferate, and even then open ponds can become killed with invasive species. Atmospheric levels of CO2 also aren’t high enough to spur exponential growth. So hopefuly this is a good direction we can good.
By Rico Javier and Paco
Friday, March 27, 2009
First "Green" Baseball Park
The Washington Nationals opened up their new stadium last year as the first stadium to recieve a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Enviromental Design." It features energy-saving light fixtures, water-conserving plumbing, drought-resistant plants, and a green roof. There will be air cooled concessins instead of water too. This will save an estimated 6 million gallons of water a year.
Earth Hour
After seeing several posters promoting a -light free- hour on Saturday night at my school entitled; Earth Hour! I wanted to know more. I found from 8:30 -9:30pm this Saturday, we, along with lots more people are supposed to turn off our lights. But why? After doing a little research I found the International Earth Hour is an event developed by the WWF - no not the World Wrestling Federation - the World Wide Fund for Nature/World Wildlife Fund and each year on the last Saturday of March, it is held. It asks businesses and households to turn off their non-essential lights and electronics to help the enviroment. It all started in Sydney, Australia and has been passed on to other cities. After researching the WWF, I found that is the largest independent conservation organization with over 5 million supporters worldwide. It's a charity having 9% of it's funding from voluntary donations by individuals and businesses. Organizations like Coca-Cola are even turning off their signs to support Earth Hour. So Turn it off.
Friday, March 20, 2009
All Time Average Highs
By: Trisha, Noelle, Kyra, Kaylee
Grand Junction $4.22 July 15, 2008
Colorado $4.09 July 17, 2008
U.S. $4.11 July 17, 2008
Source: AAA
Grand Junction $4.22 July 15, 2008
Colorado $4.09 July 17, 2008
U.S. $4.11 July 17, 2008
Source: AAA
Gas Prices for the week of March 16-20, 2009
By: Trisha, Noelle, Kyra, Kaylee
US Average $1.91
Colorado Average $1.83
Colorado Springs $1.78
Denver $1.78
Durango $2.09
Glenwood Springs $2.09
Grand Junction $1.84
Greeley $1.82
Pueblo $1.77
Vail $2.16
Source: AAA
US Average $1.91
Colorado Average $1.83
Colorado Springs $1.78
Denver $1.78
Durango $2.09
Glenwood Springs $2.09
Grand Junction $1.84
Greeley $1.82
Pueblo $1.77
Vail $2.16
Source: AAA
Commodites for March 19, 2009
By: Trisha, Noelle, Kyra, and Kaylee
Light Crude Oil $49.16
Heating Oil $1.29
Natural Gas $3.81
Unleaded Gas $1.42
Source: AAA
Light Crude Oil $49.16
Heating Oil $1.29
Natural Gas $3.81
Unleaded Gas $1.42
Source: AAA
Commodities for Friday March 20, 2009
By: Trisha, Noelle, Kyra, and Kaylee
Light Crude Oil $51.61
Heating Oil $1.37
Natural Gas $4.24
Unleaded Gas $1.44
Source: AAA
Light Crude Oil $51.61
Heating Oil $1.37
Natural Gas $4.24
Unleaded Gas $1.44
Source: AAA
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