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a leaky bucket of green news
You might want to start turning those lights off now…Study: U.S. Needs 45 More Nuclear Reactors by 2030 - reuters Six rare albino monkeys died from the emissions produced…just kidding. Ohio Family Visits 52 Zoos in 52 Weeks - myway New...
Nissan Unveils the All-New, Zero Emission LEAF
Last week, we were abuzz about Nissan’s newest: a 100 percent electric, zero-emission car that until this Saturday, had been kept tightly under wraps. Today, we can tell you that the compact cruiser is a five-passenger hatchback pod, designed f...
The Green Children & Whole Foods Make Beautiful Music
Today, The Green Children, Whole Foods Markets and its Whole Planet Foundation announced a global campaign to help disadvantaged countries get financial assistance, through music. The partnership assists disadvantaged countries in advancing financia...
a smoldering pile of green news
Dumbass Fox pontificator, Glenn Beck, continues to push for his internment in a state mental institution. Disclaimer he reads is for dealers, not car buyers…(video) Cash for Clunkers is a Government Scam to Gain Access to Your Computer - YouT...
Mass. Audubon Society seeks wind turbine?
Here’s an interesting foray into wind power - the Massachusetts Audubon Society is exploring erecting a 50′ tall wind turbine at its Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport. Though statistics show that house cats, windows and buildi...
Ford explores using liquid wood in car making
Ford Motor Co. appears to be taking sustainability seriously. Researchers at Ford’s European Research Centre in Aachen, Germany recently announced they are investigating an innovative, new wood-plastic compound (WPC) – or liquid wood. The...
a melange of green news
Does this spell success? New Funding Sought for U.S. Clunker Program - reuters Communications breakdown…driving while texting on one phone and talking on another. Police: Texting, Talking Trucker Hits Car, Pool - myway Does overfishing ease wh...
Kodak solar gadget charger
Kodak keeps moving away from its film-based past and into the digital future. The company has announced its latest stab at digital innovation with the intro of the Kodak Solar Charger KS100-C+2 (catchy name). When fully charged, this portable sol...
solar power on a pole
Coming to a neighborhood near you - a great way for most utility companies to integrate solar power into their existing infrastructure. New Jersey’s Petra Solar, Inc. has announced it will be producing 200,000 smart solar systems for installa...
a steaming stack of eco news
Unfortunately, things are heating up…Scientists Expect Wildfires to Increase as Climate Warms - sciencedaily In today’s robot news…Robot Attacked Swedish Factory Worker - thelocal.se Our emissions, not theirs…Poor Nations Seek...
a mixed bag of green news
No, it wasn’t dug by the Viet Cong…World’s Biggest Cave Found in Vietnam - natgeo Demand is low and reserves are high. Someone’s rigging the game…Oil Rises Above $68 as Rally Extends to 3rd Week - yahoo! news Didn’...
a mixed bag of green news
Now this is a wall I can get behind…Wall ‘Could Stop Desert Spread’ - bbc Alternative energy making a difference…pass the pretzels…Kid Rock’s American Badass Beer Powered by Biodiesel - ecorazzi Come on soccer moms...
discover the forest - Where the Other You Lives
The USDA Forest Service has created an interactive Website and a series of PSA’s intended to inspire tweens (kids 8-12) to re-connect with nature by getting out from in front of the tv and game console and experiencing our national parks and ou...
PIE studio eco furniture summer sale
Sexy eco-furniture maker, PIE studio, is running “Summer Garage Sale 09″ — a limited time offer with limited amounts of furniture; sold in US and Canada only. The sale runs through midnight August 31, 2009. This once a year summe...
a mixed bag of green news
Eco travel…Massive New Zealand Quake Moves Country West - myway If you can’t beat ‘em, buy ‘em…Dirty Coal Giant Offers Cash for Biggest Clean Rival - enn/thestar Lesson: Don’t bring a 6-foot long shark on the metro...
Solar Flowers help launch new Prius
Toyota is using these giant solar flowers as part of its launch of the 2010 Prius. Each of the five, 18′ tall plant sculptures seats up to 10 people. Solar panels on the petals and stem provide passersby and free-loaders with free wi-fi and pow...
a melange of green news
I guess he’s no longer the ‘Terminator’. Popular San Diego Seals Win Reprieve From Governor - myway This is not a fashion story…Zookeeper Wears Abandoned Baby Kangaroo - msnbc A new miracle weight loss cure? Chuck the Richard ...
a mixed bag of green news
“Honey is it my imagination or does the RV have a little glow about it?” Grand Canyon Uranium Mining Halted - msnbc How do you keep speculators out the market? CO2 Caps and Trading Central to Climate Fight: UK - reuters I see a Corey Feld...
San Diego welcomes its first LEED certified hotel
An undeniable mix of West Coast calm and night life buzz, San Diego is a destination that’s worth the trip. And luckily, it just became even more desirable, thanks to the certification of the city’s first LEED-certified hotel, the Hotel Indigo Sa...
dust in the wind - to what end?
Are off road vehicles and the use of deserts as playpens really worth the environmental impact? Aside from disturbing the natural habitats of wildlife and contributing to erosion and noise pollution… Siting research from the University of Ut...
a melange of green news
Buy American. If I’m not mistaken this could be the first carbon tax…U.S. Should Pay For Carbon Content of Imported Goods: Locke - rueters Let’s just get drunk and forget the whole thing…Wine, Olives and Crude Oil - bbc She...
Walmart pushes for eco labelling
When Walmart talks, its suppliers listen. The mega-retailer will soon begin asking its suppliers to provide environmental info on all products carried in its stores. The company will use that information to give each item an eco rating measuring ...
Honda’s CR-Z Hybrid Concept comes to life in 2010
Next February, the Japanese will enjoy a new option from Honda—the sporty CR-Z hybrid coupe (shorthand for Compact Renaissance Zero) — expected to hit the states later next year. The coupe, which will use Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist system ...
a smoldering pile of green news
Cap and Trade. The next big Wall Street profit machine…The Great American Bubble Machine - rolling stone I’ve barked more than once…Not Only Dogs, But Deer, Monkeys and Birds Bark to Deal With Conflict - sciencedaily (video) Giant S...
biodegrade thyself - eco burial tips
Looking for a green cemetery? Eco friendly casket? Green burial? Don’t want to spend 25K on a gold plated body bucket like Michael Jackson’s (above)? Like it or not, one day, we’ll all be dead and gone. Not to sound morbid, ...
Kelley Blue Book intro’s Cash for Clunkers Calculator
This is a marriage born of the ‘Bail Out.’ Kelley Blue Book, a leading provider of new-car and used-car information, has announced the launch of its Cash for Clunkers Calculator on its website, kbb.com. Using the calculator, consumers...
