Friday, November 6, 2009

Nov 17 Blog Update

Related Stories:

*http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/1102/p07s01-lign.html : The need to feed hungry families cultivates new interest in gleaning: Nov 2, 2009: This story is about a woman in Vermont who picks over farms to get what has been left by the farmers, often produce that is the same quality but stores refuse to sell for appearance. She then donates the produce to local food banks. This story is related to my beat because it is a story about a community working on a project that helps the environment and the people.

*http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_DISNEY_CLIMATE?SITE=OHRAV&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT : Disney Co. spending $7 million on conservation projects: Nov 3, 2009 : Disney Co. is donating $7 million on various sustainability projects focused on tree planting and conservation to improve carbon sequestration. This story is related to my beat because it is about an organization that wants to be carbon neutral and is carefully considering its impact on the environment.

Story Ideas:
*Environmentally degrading aspects of the 'war on drugs' and hidden economic incentives
*The costs of replacing infrastructure in Pullman, are the green benefits worth the price?

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