Target’s solar panel carports at California store may be a green model

Good News Notes: “Target has rolled out one of the most visible displays of its efforts to become a greener company: Massive carports topped with solar panels that will power a big-box store in California. The panels, high above the parking lot, will produce enough renewable energy to power the entire store, from its refrigeration to…

Arnold Schwarzenegger Donates Homes to Homeless Veterans for Christmas

Good News Notes: “Arnold Schwarzenegger is making a difference in the lives of veterans this holiday season.  Schwarzenegger, 74, personally donated 25 homes to veterans in the Los Angeles area who had been previously living on the street, he shared on Twitter Thursday. The former California governor unveiled the homes this week as an early Christmas gift.  “Today,…

This startup uses the cooling towers on buildings as carbon capture devices

Good News Notes: “On top of a nondescript industrial building in the Bay Area city of San Leandro, a company is pioneering a new way to fight climate change: Hacking a cooling tower—the equipment used for air conditioning in large buildings—to help pull CO2 from the atmosphere. So-called direct air capture machines are already in use elsewhere….

Buildings going ‘green’ to mitigate global warming

Good News Notes: “WHILE the world today is battling environmental issues such as global warming and climate change, some are thinking about playing a role to mitigate the greenhouse effect that is heating up the planet.” “Some studies show climate change is precipitated by the energy-choices people make, resulting in the depletion of the ozone,…

Ravens Donate $200,000 To Fund Air Conditioning At Another Baltimore School

 Good News Notes: “The Baltimore Ravens on Monday announced a $200,000 donation to support the installation of air conditioning in city schools.” “Ravens President Dick Cass, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young, several players and school system leaders were at Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle School to celebrate the gift, made by the team and players as part…