Going Green

Bartlesville company helps Oklahoma grow green building 6 hr ago | Add a comment BARTLESVILLE — "Green” building and new urbanism are more than just buzz phrases for Bartlesville manufacturer USA SIPS Inc., which is on the front lines of energy-efficient...

Banana coffins let you leave in sheaves 7 hr ago DENVER — Casket makers catering to natural burials have offered biodegradable coffins made of such materials as recycled newspapers or cardboard. Ecoffins USA, based in Montrose, Colo., now...

Green theme at vacation Bible schools teaches kids to keep God’s world clean 15 hr ago | Add a comment Youths planted flowers, recycled aluminum cans and picked up trash around their community as part of a conservation-conscious vacation Bible school at a south Oklahoma City church. Bethesda Church...

The Village ends contract for recycling 16 hr ago | Add a comment THE VILLAGE — The city ended its contract with a recycling company this week after the company notified city officials they would no longer accept single-stream recyclable items. The...

Astros-Padres game delayed by bees in outfield Thu, Jul 2, 2009 | Add a comment SAN DIEGO — Thursday’s game between the Houston Astros and San Diego Padres was delayed for 52 minutes in the top of the ninth inning when a swarm of bees took over part of left field...

Alternative energy’s impact on Oklahoma jobs eyed Thu, Jul 2, 2009 | Add a comment Thousands of Oklahoma jobs are at stake as debate rages in Congress over how hard the Legislature should push to get Americans to shift from oil and natural gas to renewable energy sources. Special...

Home’s thermostat can save money when it’s been programmed correctly Thu, Jul 2, 2009 | Add a comment Q: I heard you talk to a group of homeowners recently and you recommended that people use programmable thermostats to save energy. However, I saw an article awhile ago where some researchers said...

Credit drives AT&T to use alternative fuel Thu, Jul 2, 2009 | Add a comment AT&T in Oklahoma plans to roll out a fleet of at least 30 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles this year in part because of recently approved tax incentives. "Because of these tax...

Arkansas poultry companies seeking delay of Sept. 21 trial in Tulsa Wed, Jul 1, 2009 | Add a comment TULSA — Twelve Arkansas poultry companies being sued by Oklahoma Attorney Drew Edmondson for polluting the Illinois River watershed with chicken waste are asking a judge to postpone the start...

Sen. Jim Inhofe retreats from comment about EPA Wed, Jul 1, 2009 | Add a comment WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, who earlier said a criminal investigation "probably should be” conducted into allegations the EPA suppressed a climate change report, conceded...

Oklahoma House Speaker, AT&T announce CNG vehicles Tue, Jun 30, 2009 | Add a comment TULSA (AP) — AT&T is rolling out a fleet of at least 30 compressed natural gas vehicles this year in part because of tax incentives approved by the Oklahoma Legislature. The announcement was...

Nation Briefs: Obama rallies supporters Tue, Jun 30, 2009 Obama rallies supporters President Barack Obama dismissed critics of his ambitious agenda as naysayers on Monday and vowed to have health care, energy and financial regulation initiatives in place...

Children get a kick out of sporty seals Mon, Jun 29, 2009 | Add a comment BOSTON — Yes, he’s obsessed with grooming, and he occasionally barks at you, but in most ways Isaac is not your typical fitness instructor. He weighs in at 350, eats 16 pounds of food...

Putnam City’s summer program gives ‘enriching’ experience Mon, Jun 29, 2009 | Add a comment More than 320 students took part in Putnam City schools’ Summer Spectacular program. The two-week program, which ended Friday, allowed elementary students to take up to three enrichment...

Recycled rubber drives Oklahoma parents' concerns Mon, Jun 29, 2009 | Add a comment Parents and children say they like the scrunchy, seemingly kid-safe surface of shredded tires used on playgrounds and sports fields. But is it safe? The material is used in 11 playgrounds in the...

Sooner lunker: Enid's Bryan Fuksa lands 11.2-pound bass Sat, Jun 27, 2009 | Add a comment Bass Fishing Sooner lunker Bryan Fuksa, left, of Enid landed a 11.2-pound largemouth bass from Sooner Lake on June 13 that has been certified as a new lake record by state wildlife officials. The...

Understanding the climate bill Sat, Jun 27, 2009 | Add a comment Cap-and-trade? Offsets? Pollution credits? The climate bill passed Friday by the House tackles global warming with new limits on pollution and a market-based approach to encourage more...

Oklahoma towns forced to scrap landfills Sat, Jun 27, 2009 | Add a comment The number of landfills in Oklahoma and nationwide has dropped dramatically in the past 20 years. But the trend is a good thing for the environment, said an expert at the state Department of...

Barack Obama implores U.S. Senate to pass climate bill Sat, Jun 27, 2009 | Add a comment WASHINGTON (AP) — Hours after the House passed landmark legislation meant to curb greenhouse gas emissions and create an energy-efficient economy, President Barack Obama on Saturday urged...

Water saving sought by Oklahoma City Sat, Jun 27, 2009 | Add a comment A pump failure has prompted Oklahoma City officials to ask residents on the northwest side of the city to begin voluntary water conservation. Although the city should be able maintain water...