January 15th, 2008 · No Comments

Government grants go begging
2008-04-18
Pollution is one of the worst problems plaguing North Texas. There are plans and programs available, but millions of taxpayer dollars aimed at cleaning up the air are going unused by local governments. Jonathan Betz reports.

New homes going ‘green’
2008-03-25
According to a recent survey by the National Association of Homebuilders, buyers said they would pay an additional $8,900 for a certified “green” home. But in this depressed real estate market, are green homes really selling better? Jeff Brady found that it all depends on the builder, the buyer, and the neighborhood.
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Brady blog: Would you pay extra for a ‘green’ house?
2008-03-25
Jeff ponders whether or not people are interested in paying more for a so-called “green” home that helps preserve the environment and reduce utility bills.
>>WFAA’s Project Green site

Chemicals in plastic baby bottles
2008-03-25
Paige McCoy Smith discusses health concerns related to plastic baby bottles.

Frisco energy standards among first in the nation
2008-03-15
David Schechter reports to us on the energy standards enacted by the city of Frisco on all houses built there.

MoJo: Caulking competition aims to knock-out energy waste
2008-03-12
To kick-off Oncor’s 2008 Take a Load Off, Texas energy efficiency tour, two Oncor executives turn caulking into a competition. WFAA.com Mobile Journalist, MoJo, Aaron Chimbel was ring-side for the bout.
>> Oncor Take a Load Off, Texas website.

Jumbo jet powered by biofuel
2008-02-24
Virgin Atlantic carried out the world’s first flight of a commercial aircraft powered with biofuel on Sunday in an effort to show it can produce less carbon dioxide than normal jet fuels.
> WFAA.com Project Green

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