With Montgomery County set to impose a tax on disposable grocery bags designed to discourage their use, a new study has found that intestinal bacteria like E. coli flourish in unwashed reusable bags.
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O’Malley Still Pursuing Offshore Wind Energy
Governor Martin O’Malley and U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar addressed the American Wind Energy Association Tuesday, affirming their interest in bringing offshore wind energy to America.
Growing Algae Could Clean the Chesapeake Bay and Create Biofuel
Typically, algae hurt the bay because they contribute to dead zones, oxygen depleted areas harmful to aquatic life. But by growing fields of algae in a controlled system, the tiny plants can clean water while creating a feedstock for biofuel.
Green Roof Novelties: Bees, Bocce, Beauty
Green roofs provide potential for recreational, aesthetic and ecofriendly space, and as the appeal of sustainable roofing grows, Washington area residents continue to find colorful alternatives to just being green.