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Community reception and farewell to Tallahassee

April 29, 2011

In the evening of April 28, Asian Coalition of Tallahassee, Chinese Association of Tallahassee in cooperation with Tallahassee city government organized a community reception for us. This reception is a great party, and I will remember this party in my life time.And also, this reception means that our visit to Tallahassee comes to the end.Tallahassee city commissioner Nancy Miller attended this reception and gave us a wonderful welcome and farewell speech.The director of environmental policy and energy resources department,Cynthia Barber hosted the reception.The Chinese food and wonderful performance are so good, making me feel like home. After almost 3 weeks

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Electrical Car and Biodiesel

April 27, 2011

Blog: Climate Change Fellows

In the afternoon of April 26, I went to visit Tallahassee Fleet Management. The Fleet Management Superintendent, Mr.Terry Lowe hosted my visit.The main task of this fleet management is to maintain and manage all Tallahassee city vehicles. There are two technologies related to climate change. The first technology is biodiesel.They purchased cooking oil and other kitchen stuff from the restraunt to make biodiesel.So that, they could recycle the kitchen waster and also save the use of diesel.The second technology is electiral car. They changed the engine system of some vehicles and installed battery to supply the energy.You can see that

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Funny story in Tallahassee

April 26, 2011

Blog: Climate Change Fellows

I would like to share a crazy story with you guys. Our hotel in Tallahassee has a small kitchen. I guess, I really missed Chinese food. So, one evening after all activities, I decided to go to the Publix in Tallahassee to buy some raw materials to cook Chinese food. I persuaded Pu Chen to walk with me, since I got the wrong information that the Publix is not far away. We walked and walked,but could not see the Publix. So we stoped again and again to talk with local people to get the direction. Finally, we arrived in the

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Earth Day in Tallahassee

April 26, 2011

Blog: Climate Change Fellows

Earth Day is a day, which is used to inspire public awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment.In 2009, the United Nations designated April 22 International Mother Earth Day. In Tallahassee, Florida state government and city government had one week events to celebrate Earth Day. I have attended a series of Earth Day event in Tallahassee. The first event is Earth Day at the Capitol plaza.There are many exhibits, displays and energy-saving tips, which are organized by the Florida state department of environmental protection, city environmental policy and energy resources department, and other non-governmental organizations. The second event is

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Wakulla Springs State Park

April 25, 2011

Blog: Climate Change Fellows

Wakulla Springs State Park is a Florida State Park in Wakulla County, Florida, which is located in the south of Tallahassee city. In the afternoon of April 20, the Environmental Policy and Energy Resources (EPER) department of Tallahassee city took me to visit this state park.Wakulla Springs is one of the world's largest and deepest first-order freshwater springs.Local government and society have done a lot of work to preserve this unique spring.Overall, I was surprised to see how well the natural landscape is preserved.I saw many wild animals, when the boat crossed some parts of this park. I saw White-tailed

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Rain Garden in Tallahassee

April 25, 2011

Blog: Climate Change Fellows

In the morning of April 25, I went to the Florida A&M University (FAMU) to see the use of rain garden in the storm water treatment. Dr.Richard Gragg at FAMU hosted this visit. Storm water runoff often contains pollutants, but FAMU professors say a rain garden will catch those pollutants before reaching the city water supply.This rain garden at FAMU got grant from U.S.environmental protection agency (EPA) and worked closely with the city of Tallahassee. FAMU professors believed, rain garden is the cheapest way to purify stormwater that all other means. In addition, rain gardens are aesthetically pleasing. You can

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Tour of Power Plant in Tallahassee

April 25, 2011

Blog: Climate Change Fellows

In the afternoon of April 20, I went to the Purdom Power Plant to see the environmental cleanness. This power plant is located closed to the Saint Marks River in Wakulla County, which is very close to city of Tallahassee.The basic character of this plant is that it uses natural gas for fuel, which is much clean than oil and coal. The emission from this plant is far away below the federal standard. When I was there, I could not see any emission by using eyes. I believe, the use of natural gas to generate electricity is the future of

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Impression of Tallahassee

April 24, 2011

Blog: Climate Change Fellows

This is the wonderful city I ever have been to. Extremely green and clean. I have been to many cities in the world, different countries and different regions. Tallahassee gave me a strong impression, green and clean. I just want to give several hints here. First, the waste recycling and sorting system is well developed in this system. Second, there is a strong community-based participation in the green city. Just name a few orgaizations such as sustainable Tallahassee. Third, there are many applications of new technologies, such as the use of solar power, natural gas power plant.Forth, the environmental education

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Solar Panel in Prince George

April 21, 2011

Blog: Climate Change Fellows

April 13, This afternoon we went to Prince George's County in Maryland to see the collaborative project of solar energey. Sergeant James E. Flynn in Bladensburg Police Department, a guy full of unbelievable passion,is the project manager.He gave us an exciting presentation about the process of this project, from project preparation, to grant application, to project implementation.The whole presentation gave me two selling points. The first point is the coalition of municipalities. This coalition and cooperation is of critical importance,since we do not have unlimited resources, a successful project depends upon the benefits which such cooperation can produce for all

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First impression of Annapolis

April 21, 2011

Blog: Climate Change Fellows

Annapolis is the capital city of Maryland state, with a long history in the United States. The visit was hosted by Robert Agee, a former city mayor of Annapolis. I got chance to see the historic area of Annapolis.In the core area of this city, all historic buildings are well preserved, with a very similar fashion.There are interesting things I would like to share with my friends. The first interesting point is that, the structure and appearance of this historic reservation was decided by the public vote. The second interesting thing is that, everywhere you go in this city, you

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