Kansas

A year after it was practically wiped off the map by a tornado, Greensburg is rising again — and going green, too, with solar panels, wind turbines, tinted windows, water-saving toilets and other energy-efficient technology.

Last Thursday, the Kansas City chapter of AIGA held a fundraiser for Greensburg GreenTown, a non-profit supporting Greensburg, Kansas’ efforts to rebuild green after a tornado leveled the town last May.

This Thursday, the Kansas City chapter of AIGA will hold a fundraiser for Greensburg, Kansas’ efforts to rebuild (and rebuild green at that).

As the battle over the coal plants in Western Kansas rages, two bloggers go head-to-head with positions and solutions. Part II.

The National Governors Association commits to promoting clean energy policies across the country as NGA Chair Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius officially launch their "Securing a Clean Energy Future" initiative. Energy Secretary Bodman lends the support of the federal government to the effort.