Ira Flatow, NPR: “Replacing dark roofing and pavement with lighter, more reflective materials could reduce temperatures in cities and offset significant quantities of carbon dioxide emissions. In an article published in the journal Climatic Change [Global cooling: increasing world-wide urban albedos to offset CO2 – Hashem Akbari, Surabi Menon and Arthur Rosenfeld
Climatic Change, Volume 94, Numbers 3-4 / June, 2009 – fee only], researchers estimate that replacing 100 square feet of dark colored roof with a white roof could offset about a metric ton of carbon dioxide emissions, in addition to reducing local temperatures and improving local air quality.”
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Daily Archives: July 18, 2009
Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) Program Final Rule Released
“The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] has released the final rule for the Car Allowance Rebate System, the $1 billion Federal program that will help consumers purchase a new, more fuel-efficient vehicle when they trade in a less fuel-efficient vehicle. Consumers could receive a $3,500 or $4,500 discount from the car dealer when they… Continue Reading
United States Air Force Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Plan 2009-2047 (Unclassified)
United States Air Force Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Plan 2009-2047 (Unclassified), May 18, 2009 Continue Reading
Javelin: U.S. Credit Card Issuers Dramatically Improve Customer Fraud Detection
News release: Javelin Strategy & Research released its Fifth Annual Card Issuers Identity Safety Scorecard, which analyzes the top 25 U.S. card issuers capabilities for protecting customers from identity fraud. To compile the report, Javelin incorporated data from annual household, consumer, and issuer surveys using Javelins Prevention, Detection and Resolution criteria to accurately reflect customer… Continue Reading
