There are three reasons for this that I simplified to the three B's: broadcasts

There are three reasons for this that I simplified to the three B's: broadcasts, ballpark, and big-time stars.First of all, there are the A's broadcasts on local TV and radio. There are things the A's must do to boost fan support and media attention. This is even though the A's are a much, much better team, and have had much more success in recent years.There are reasons for this. The Oakland A's are one of two two teams in the Bay Area, but they don't get the fan support or attention that their cross-bay rival, the San Francisco Giants, does. NSWMA represents for-profit companies in North America that provide solid,hazardous and medical waste collection, recycling and disposal services, andcompanies that provide professional and consulting services to the wasteservices industry.

For more information about how America`s solid wastemanagement professionals are serving as environmental health and safetystewards, protecting our environment and serving our communities, please visit http:// Copyright Business Wire 2009. Independent research determined that between 1974and 1997, greenhouse gas emissions from solid waste and recycling declined by 78percent, even while waste generation increased by 70 percent. Our collectiveefforts have made a difference, and we continue to raise the bar," said Parker. Recycling and composting offer another greenhouse-reduction success story. Theindustry recycled or composted slightly more than one third of all municipalsolid wastes in 2007, conserving precious resources, protecting air and waterfrom potential pollution and leading to a 2.5 percent reduction in America`stotal greenhouse gas emissions "The solid waste industry is proud of its environmental achievements, but we`renot sitting on our laurels.

The Nobel Prize-winning IntergovernmentalPanel on Climate Change (IPCC) has noted that landfill-gas recovery directlyreduces greenhouse gas emissions. "Landfill-gas-to-energy projects address global warming by capturing methane,which is a greenhouse gas," Parker noted. The EPA estimates that using methane as renewable, "green" energy bringsenvironmental and energy benefits equivalent to eliminating the CO2 emissions of195 million barrels of oil a year. The industry currently operates 470 landfill-gas-to-energyprojects, providing electricity and heat for corporate and government users in44 states The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has identified another 520landfills as potential candidates for similar energy projects. In addition to reducing the impact of its fleet, waste management companiescontinue to pioneer technologies that turn trash into sources of clean,renewable energy. "With more than 130,000 total trucks collecting waste and recyclables in U.S.cities, these efforts combined will significantly reduce greenhouse emissionsand improve air quality," he said.

Waste companies are also using routing software and GPS systems to make routesmore efficient, regularly checking tire pressure, and being vigilant aboutroutine maintenance in order to make fleets more efficient than ever before,Parker noted. Both alternative fuel and hybrid trucks havebeen used in many cities, including San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, FortWorth and Denver. "The industry has for years invested in trucks fueled by liquefied natural gas,ultra-low sulfur fuel and other low-emission fuels. Now, many operators arelooking to alternative fuels like biodiesel and even methane gas from landfillsto run their trucks," said Parker. Hybrid technology is particularly promising forgarbage trucks because of their stop-and-go nature. That includes working with manufacturers to develop more fuelefficient, cleaner-burning vehicles powered with alternative fuels and usinghybrid engines," said Parker.

"Today, just about every waste collector is examining its fleet of trucks toconserve energy. "The solid waste industry has long moved beyond simply collecting trash. We areleaders in responding to the most pressing environmental concerns of the day,including addressing climate change and developing new sources of renewableenergy," said Bruce Parker, president and CEO of the National Solid WastesManagement Association, which represents the private sector solid waste industryin the United States. Investments in Technology Reduce Emissions, Create Renewable Sources of Energy,Says NSWMAWASHINGTON--(Business Wire)--As America celebrates the 39th annual Earth Day, the nation`s solid wasteindustry says it plans to continue investing hundreds of millions of dollarsover the next decade to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants,create additional renewable sources of energy to reduce America`s dependence onfossil fuels, and continue expanding the amount of recyclables that itprocesses.