Chinese Drywall Plot Thickens~
Chinese Drywall Plot Thickens~ Hard information remains elusive on the causes of the off-gassing problem associated with imported Chinese drywall. But the story is far from over, and it continues to attract national attention. In one recent report, CNN tells the story of a family whose doctor has instructed them ... more
Alternative Power Looking Good on Texas Coast~
Alternative Power Looking Good on Texas Coast~ Texas homeowners who invest in photovoltaic solar panels or windmill generators have a new incentive this month. According to a Dallas Morning News report, Green Mountain Energy Co. has announced a policy of buying excess power at retail rates from Texas customers whose ... more
Windstorm Insurance: In Two States, Higher Rates Ahead~
Windstorm Insurance: In Two States, Higher Rates Ahead~ As Coastal Connection reported last month, windstorm insurance rates in coastal counties are a political hot potato in many states. In North Carolina and Texas, coastal homeowners have been struggling to fend off rate increases targeted at houses exposed to hurricane risk. ... more
Cape Cod Towns May Face Clean Water Lawsuit~
Cape Cod Towns May Face Clean Water Lawsuit~ Water quality in many coastal areas is threatened by sewage - untreated or badly treated wastewater escaping either from municipal sewers and treatment plants, or from onsite septic systems, or both. On Cape Cod in Massachusetts, that problem could mean legal action: ... more
Coastal States Ponder Stimulus Cash~
Coastal States Ponder Stimulus Cash~ Money from the 2009 Recovery Act has started to flow at the state and local level. While the broad purpose is clear - create or save jobs, and jump-start the economy - the detailed decisions about spending the cash are setting off debate all over ... more
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