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Video: Vet says King "lifted him up" after war

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:32:16 +0000

Vet says King "lifted him up" after war

Video: Prov trash pick-up

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:05:28 +0000

Prov trash pick-up

Video: Hundreds of toxic tanks uncovered in RI

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:05:43 +0000

There are 2,700 underground storage tanks buried in Rhode Island. Those are just the ones large enough to be regulated, or quite frankly, the ones the state knows about. The real scary number, is how many are leaking.

Video: Norfolk assesses beach damage

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:02:30 +0000

Norfolk assesses beach damage

Video: Clean Energy Alliance Between China and U.S.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Chinese clean energy technology companies announced plans to invest in solar & wind manufacturing plants in the U.S.

Video: Public project a polluted money pit

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:14:15 +0000

Santa Fe County decided a central spot in downtown Santa Fe would be a good place to build a new $38 million dollar courthouse, but today all the county has to show for spending a year and $14 million is a big hole in the ground.

Video: Harnessing the wind

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:25:14 +0000

There are incentives out there, but to utilize wind power, it will cost you thousands of dollars, at least up front. But if you wait out the investment, homeowners like Gail and Dan Dulgar of Seneca County say you'll get paid back. In April the Dulgars installed a wind turbine in their back yard.

Video: Harnessing the wind

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:25:05 +0000

Video: Future of Nuclear Waste

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:36 +0000

Future of Nuclear Waste

Video: News on the go: The Morning News Edition 11-20-09

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

News on the go: The Morning News Edition

Video: Spilled Chemical Not Dangerous, Officials Say

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:48:03 +0000

Video: Award Winners Changing the World Through Tech

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:33:17 +0000

The Tech Awards is an international program honoring innovators from around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity. This year's winners were announced Thursday in San Jose, CA. (Nov. 19)

Video: Air complaints close Calhoun DHS

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:16:52 +0000

After numerous air quality complaints from their workers about ailments ranging from nosebleeds to respiratory distress, the Calhoun County Department of Human Services closed their office Wednesday afternoon. The DHS offices are on the second and third floors of the Toeller Building in downtown Battle Creek. It's not the first time DHS workers have complained about the building in recent months.

Video: White Co Wind Farm

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:08:13 +0000

White Co Wind Farm

Video: 'Green' trains chug into Avon

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:58:02 +0000

CSX Transportation unveiled two trains called GenSet Locomotives Thursday afternoon. They said the trains will help reduce pollution and will help to bring in cleaner air to the town of Avon and surrounding areas.

Video: breast cancer survivor

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:09:29 +0000

breast cancer survivor

Video: emma hart willard school

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:03:36 +0000

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Video: Target 12 Investigation: Hidden Danger

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:15:55 +0000

Target 12 Investigator Tim White recently discovered a hidden danger in local neighborhoods.

Video: Get Answers: ABQ recyclables sitting in massive pile

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:14:03 +0000

take time to sort your recyclable items every week but we've learned they don't always make it to the city of albuquerque's recycling facility right away.. a former city solid waste manager is among a group of former city employees that asked us to check into this massive pile of material sitting near the city's dump. investigative reporter jeremy jojola started asking questions... and found it may be violating state environmental laws: thanks to your thanks to your nobel efforts the city takes in more thanks to your nobel efforts the city takes in more than 20-thousand tons of recyclable materials every year. it all goes minute thumbnail 10:15 pm here to the city's sorting facility on the west mesa that was built in the early 1990's. at least it's supposed to go there.. some material has not been sorted for months----and it's turned into....this. a massive pile just south of the facility surrounded by trailers, old tires and barrles. tarps on top have shredded away---the pile of cardboard, paper and plastic has been exposed to rain and the elements for who knows how long. "i think it's time to come clear withhe public." frank ortega who worked in solid waste for 25 years and retired as a maintenance manager in 2007 says much of the material might as well be thrown into the dump because mold and mildew has likely ruined its recycling potential. "jojola: so all of this stuff was meant to be recycled, and now it's contaminated ... "ortega: it's contaminated" ortega says he was routinely trained in recling during his time at the landfill and believes without a doubt the city is trying to hide the pile from public view because it proves there's a problem. "they can't keep up with what's going on. the facility can only do so much." ortega blames the city for not upgrading the sorting facility since it was built as a pilot program. inside, the same baling machine minute thumbnail 10:16 pm that was first handling all recycling material in the early 90's is still handling all the material coming in today, even more so as more people "think green" the old baler has repeated break- downs, ortega says, costing the city tens of thousands of dollars in repairs and that those break-down leads to back-ups. and even when it is working there is a bottle neck effect. "jojola: ortega is not the only former city employee to make these claims, but he is the only one willing to go on camera. he's among a handful of city employees that approached us with this issue months ago claiming the city's recycling program is garbage." "i don't know if i would use the word overwhelmed...we are definitely nearing capacity." the city reffered us to jill holbert, deputy director of solid waste, in charge of recycling. we asked her about ortega's claims---especially about that massive pile. "do you know how long this has been sitting there for? " "it's from this year. i don't know the minute thumbnail 10:17 pm exact date." "jojola: can this still be recycled, this material?' "yes" "jojola: it's not contaminated by the rain or anything like that?" "uhm, there might be a little bit of problem ...no...no not really. we get very little rain fall in albuquerque, and snow cover..so certainly you'd want to cover it the best you can and keep it out of the elements." hollbert says this pile is a very small fraction of what's actually being recycled at that it's just a storage area. but she admits it's proof the city has a problem with so much recycling material coming into an out-dated, slower system. "jojola: would you characterize this as a spill over effect." "over flow, it's definitely overflow. oh i would definitely love to have the capacity to process that tomorrow, and like i said, we've been very forth comming in saying we need a new facility. we need the ability to process all the materials." hollbert says the city is pushing hard for a new recycling facility that would cost 20 million dollars...but she stresses, everything that is coming in is minute thumbnail 10:18 pm eventually recycled, and not contaminated. "jojola: is it smart to encourage people to recycle, but at the back end, we have what appears to be a spill- over effect?" "i would say....i know what you're getting at. this is something, unfortunately again, we have this backlog ...but for the most part though, we are able to process everything that comes in." new mexico's environment department- says the sorting facility was last inspected back in april of 2008. a spokesperson says the agency is looking in several complaints about it.. and if any violations are found, the city could be slapped with fines.

Video: How about a 95-cent electric bill?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:31:47 +0000

There are different ways people are going green in their daily lives. Many are now using solar panels to power their homes, whether it's a complete solar system, or just a couple of panels. University of Toledo professor Al Compaan and his wife have installed 96 solar panels on their home. But Compaan says you don't have go all out to benefit from the sun's power. He uses solar panels to light up his house in Holland, and fuel his 1982 truck when he goes to work. That decision has been positive for him and his wife.

Video: Bagging leaves should apply to all

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:07:38 +0000

Got leaves? The city of Buffalo wants you to get with the program and bag them at the curb. That's the policy.

Video: TCEQ Makes Decision About Wastewater

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:22:16 +0000

Wednesday, a state environmental commission decided treated wastewater will not be dumped into the Highland Lakes.

Video: Wind Turbine Along I-435 Generates Stares

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:42 +0000

KMBC's Erin Little reports on a wind turbine at Huber Construction offices in Overland Park.

Video: Gas Leak Leads To Evacuations

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:44:27 +0000

PLAINVILLE -- A gas leas in Plainville lead to some evacuation on Wednesday morning.

Video: Activist, Speaker Erin Brockovich

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:36:20 +0000

Environmental activist and motivational speaker Erin Brockovich was instrumental obtaining the largest toxic tort injury settlement in U.S. history with the case against Pacific Gas and Electric and since then has encouraged people to stand up and make a difference.

Video: Suit Over Business Park's Tainted Water Still Unresolved

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:31:20 +0000

Two years after they discovered they were drinking treated sewage water, several Chula Vista business owners are still waiting to hear about a lawsuit they filed against the Otay Water District and the city of Chula Vista.

Video: Sewage dumping in Highland Lakes

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:06:05 +0000

State environmental officials are considering allowing millions of gallons of treated sewage to be dumped into the Highland Lakes.

Video: Gas Leak Leads To Evacuation In Westwood

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:04:13 +0000

A gas leak has led to the evacuation of homes and businesses in Westwood, Kan.

Video: Solar panel alternative energy

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:29:48 +0000

Going green seems like it's the way of the future as more people harness alternative energy in their daily lives. Already, there are many homes in Northwest Ohio with solar panels on their roofs. But is this is an affordable energy option for the average homeowner? It all depends on your financial situation, and how passionate you are about the idea.

Video: Victims in Deadly Ammonia Leak ID’d

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:32:50 +0000

The victim killed in an ammonia leak in Rosemount was identified, along with his coworker who was injured.

Video: Erin Brockovich on Keeping Chemicals Out of The Home (7:40 a.m.)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Video: Local Group Rallies Against Shooting Range

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:55:56 +0000

Community members in Williston say the bullets from a shooting range are making their families sick.

Video: Hundreds of Rotting Deer in Yard Cause Big Stink

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:32:54 +0000

Hundreds of rotting deer carcasses in a southwestern Pennsylvania man's yard are causing a stink among the neighbors. (Nov. 17)

Video: Wind Power Energizes Island Communities

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:15:40 +0000

Two island communities are generating their own power through a new wind farm. News 8's Steve Minich reports.

Video: Ask Deanna: Mercury in NM lakes

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:17:33 +0000

Pam Smith of Truth or Consequences, who lives near Elephant Butte Lake, wants to know if it's safe to eat fish she catches there and at other New Mexico lakes.

Video: Fate Of Stonington Trees To Be Decided

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:12:08 +0000

STONINGTON -- A debate is taking root along a scenic road in Stonington. The problem is what the future holds for the two dozen trees that line the road.

Video: Hundreds Of Rotting Deer In Yard Cause Big Stink

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:42:21 +0000

Hundreds of rotting deer carcasses in a southwestern Pennsylvania man's yard are causing a stink among the neighbors. (Nov. 17)

Video: Carlsbad Company Says It Can Produce Oil From Algae

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:04:36 +0000

Video: City Cites Abandoned SE Atlanta Home

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:20:36 +0000

Neighbors in southeast Atlanta have called one abandoned house an eyesore. Monday night, city inspectors called it a hazard.

Video: North Pole well testing continues

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Video: EPA lists Fairbanks as non compliant

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Video: A billionaire on a green mission

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:52:04 +0000

American billionaire Donald Tompkins, founder of the clothing brand North Face, has bid corporate America farewell. He moved to Patagonia with his wife, and the couple has dedicated their lives to fighting for the environment. Duration: 02:02

Video: Hazmat Drill Held In Portland

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:09:00 +0000

Rescue workers in Portland are working to make sure they will be ready in case of an emergency. News 8's Jackie Couture reports.

Video: Solar Co. Selects AZ for Headquarters

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:49:55 +0000

A Chinese-owned solar-panel manufacturing firm has announced plans to locate its headquarters to the Phoenix area. FOX 10's Alexis Vance reports.

Video: Debris removal

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:15:26 +0000

Debris removal

Video: Protesters speak out against wind turbines

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:30:17 +0000

Protesting wind turbines in Champaign county

Video: Green team energy

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:24:20 +0000

Green team energy

Video: Officials Want Dumping Ban Upheld

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:45:32 +0000

State and local officials say they oppose dumping treated sewage water in Lake Travis.

Video: Overly Odorized Gas Blamed For Stench

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:30:58 +0000

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. blamed too much mercaptan in gas for a rotten-egg stench many customers smelled.

Video: Students, Teachers Sent To Hospital After Gas Leak

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:22:13 +0000

(11/12/09) - Seven students and two teachers at Gra-Mar Middle School were transported to local hospitals after a gas leak.