Enjoy the Labor Day holiday weekend. It's a long weekend -- and thus a short digest this week. Did you know that after New York City, our own Pittsburgh, Pa. has one of the country's largest Labor Day parades? PennFuture events Annual Green Power awards Oct. 6, Philadelphia Oct. 27, Pittsburgh Climate conference Nov. 9, Philadelphia Other events Climate day of action Worldwide Sept. 14 - 15 More information Renewable energy and sustainable living festival Kempton Sept. 16 - 18 More information

The good news
Pinchot grandson continues ancestor's legacy
Gifford Pinchot III is a grandson of the conservationist Pennsylvania governor who was also the first head of the U.S. Forest Service. Whether nurture or nature -- it's not surprising he's also chosen a conservationist career. From PennLive.com

Hotel chains developing carbon footprint standards 
Heading out of town for the holiday weekend? Consumers will soon be able to assess a hotel's carbon footprint, due to a collaboration among Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott and other hotel giants. From GreenBiz.com

Energy storage plant coming to Hazleton
Beacon Power's new Hazle Twp. energy storage plant plans to produce no emissions and consume no fuel. It also plans to store electricity and balance supply and demand. From Keystone Edge

Some other news
Vermont governor on climate change and flood
After Vermont was devastated by Hurricane Irene, the state's governor spoke about climate change, extreme weather -- and our dependence on fossil fuels. From Environmental News Service
 
Keystone XL pipeline: report and ongoing protests
The U.S. State Department's environmental assessment wasn't good news for blocking the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. Nebraska's governor has joined the pipeline opposition while activists continue civil disobedience through Sept. 3 in Washington. From One Earth

Navy secretary: renewables make us a better military
Under Sec. Ray Mabus, the U.S. Navy's climate change roadmap includes mission analysis, environmental assessment and other tools to help it adapt and respond to climate change. From Think Progress

Fun stuff
I want to ride my (electric) bicycle
What's the most popular form of transport on the planet? Yes, it's bicycles. They've changed a lot since they were invented almost 200 years ago, as this video tour shows. From Energy Now

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