Monthly Archives: August 2012

Solar highways that produce energy

Posted on August 30, 2012 by John Blair

August 30, 2012- by YERTians The Solar Roadways project is working to pave roads with solar panels that you can drive on. Co-founder Scott Brusaw has made some major steps forward since our first visit back in 2007, so we … Continue reading →

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Whitehouse announces new Federal auto mileage standards-54.5 MPG by 2025

Posted on August 28, 2012 by John Blair

August 28, 2012-by John Blair, valleywatch.net editor After years of debate and acquiescence, the Obama Administration today issued new Federal mileage regulations which will force auto manufacturers to increase fuel economy to an equivalent of 54.5 MPG for cars and … Continue reading →

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DC Circuit Court strikes down Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Tri-state health impact will be negative.

Posted on August 21, 2012 by John Blair

August 21, 2012-by John Blair, valleywatch.net editor It is truly a sad day for people in the tri-state of Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. The District Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington struck down an EPA rule designed to improve the … Continue reading →

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If the Tri-State were a State, we would be 3rd in the release of toxic chemicals to the air, nationwide.

Posted on August 14, 2012 by John Blair

August 14, 2012 – Press Release of  Valley Watch, Inc. Last week, headlines in this region showed that Kentucky placed first and Indiana fourth in the release of toxic chemicals to our air from coal plants, according to a study … Continue reading →

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Athletics and Air Pollution-a fatal mix!

Posted on August 4, 2012 by John Blair

August 4, 2012-by John Blair valley watch.net editor Every summer of late, we see stories about how local athletes deal with heat, especially football players who wear heavy protective clothing and pads. Yes, heat is problem with athletes of all … Continue reading →

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