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Solar boat racing provides hands-on learning for students
sundancechannel.com — solarcup1 When you were a high school student, how did you prefer to learn your science: formulas on the board and text books, or hands-on experiments involving building things (or maybe even blowing things up, or dropping items from high distances)? ... (more) Solar boat racing provides hands-on learning for students
The Blue-Dress Moment May Have Arrived -- By: Chris Horner
planetgore.nationalreview.com — I am not able to fully digest this at present, catching up with the boys from days away and then up at O-Dark-Thirty for a flight to California for a talk, but check out what Anthony Watts among others have posted. Now, none of us can attest to the ... (more) The Blue-Dress Moment May Have Arrived -- By: Chris Horner

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Moving back to California, Discovering Almond Flour, and Devouring Banana Nut Muffins
10 hours ago at Green Options
elder co-housing: spreading retirement concept
11 hours ago at HAUTE*NATURE
Windfall or Burden? Two New Reports Focus on "Location Efficiency" and the Real Cost of Housing
15 hours ago at Switchboard, from NRDC
Windfall or Burden? Two New Reports Focus on “Location Efficiency” and the Real Cost of Housing
15 hours ago at Switchboard, from NRDC
Santa Monica Airport: Small planes, big health risks
18 hours ago at green LA girl
Fossil fuel CO2 emissions up by 29 per cent since 2000
alphagalileo.org — The strongest evidence yet that the rise in atmospheric CO2 emissions continues to outstrip the ability of the world’s natural ‘sinks’ to absorb carbon is published this week in the journal Nature Geoscience. (more) Fossil fuel CO2 emissions up by 29 per cent since 2000
California Approves Energy Efficiency Rules for TVs
California Approves Energy Efficiency Rules for TVs
goodcleantech.com — California regulators have passed the nation's first television energy efficiency standards that, by 2013, will cut electricity consumption by almost half, the New York Times reports. Manufacturers must produce new models that use 33 percent less ... (more) California Approves Energy Efficiency Rules for TVs
Angered UCLA Students Protest Tuition Hike
Angered UCLA Students Protest Tuition Hike
globalshift.org — Hundreds of students at the University of California took to the streets in protest today after the Board of Regents at the university approved a thirty-two percent tuition increase. The protests reflect the growing frustration of students who have to bear the burden of a cash strapped state ... (more) Angered UCLA Students Protest Tuition Hike
California Requires TVs To Be More Energy Efficient
California Requires TVs To Be More Energy Efficient
huffingtonpost.com — SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Power-hungry TVs will be banned from store shelves in California after state regulators Wednesday adopted a first-in-the-nation mandate to reduce electricity demand. On a unanimous vote, the California Energy Commission ... (more) California Requires TVs To Be More Energy Efficient
California regulates tv energy efficiency
California regulates tv energy efficiency
alternativeconsumer.com — The California Energy Commission has decided to regulate the sale of energy hogging big-screen tv’s in the state. Starting in 2001, the new mandate will prevent the sale of televisions that don’t meet energy requirements. Stricter controls, that could phase-in in 2013, may include ... (more) California regulates tv energy efficiency
Clean Energy and Climate Policy for U.S. Growth and Job Creation
calclimate.berkeley.edu — Featured Publications Soil organic matter dynamics during 80 years of reforestation of tropical pastures Climate Change: Parallel Pursuit of Near-Term and Long-Term Climate Mitigation Clean Energy and Climate Policy for U.S. Growth and Job Creation ... (more) Clean Energy and Climate Policy for U.S. Growth and Job ...
Electric Vehicle International opens California headquarters, launches new lineup
Electric Vehicle International opens California headquarters, launches new lineup
green.autoblog.com — When we last heard from Electric Vehicles International (EVI) they were displaying a trio of trucks at the Work Truck Show in Chicago that they had electrified at their facility in Mexico. Fast forward 7 months and we find none other than Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on hand for the grand ... (more) Electric Vehicle International opens California ...
Garden State Gets Sweet Solar Garden
Garden State Gets Sweet Solar Garden
goodcleantech.com — The Mars chocolate company opened a solar garden at its North American headquarters in Hackettstown, New Jersey, yesterday. Composed of more than 28,000 ground-mounted solar panels across 18 acres, it's the largest solar facility at a New Jersey ... (more) Garden State Gets Sweet Solar Garden
mile auto insurance advances in California
mile auto insurance advances in California
sacbee.com — Car insurance by the tankful? Not quite, but California moved a step closer last month to pay-as-you-drive policies that could allow motorists to buy insurance like they do gasoline – a little at a time. Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner released ... (more) mile auto insurance advances in California
Greenlings: Why does mileage drop in winter?
Greenlings: Why does mileage drop in winter?
green.autoblog.com — This week's Greenlings topic came to us from another reader tip. Don asked about why his fuel economy suffers so much in winter weather. In his own experience, mileage drops about 10 percent when the temperatures go from the the 60-70 F range to near freezing. This is consistent with our own ... (more) Greenlings: Why does mileage drop in winter?
Thin-film share of solar market to double: report
reuters.com — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Solar panels that use thin-film technology in place of traditional silicon-based materials will more than double their share of the solar panel market by 2013, according to a report issued on Tuesday by industry research firm ... (more) Thin-film share of solar market to double: report
How can China, US address climate change?
How can China, US address climate change?
sfgate.com — San Francisco Chronicle: President Obama will make his first visit to China this week. This is probably the most important bilateral talk before the climate negotiations in Copenhagen, where the world will be pressing both the United States and China ... (more) How can China, US address climate change?
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THE IMPACT OF TECH ON GOOD &...
THE IMPACT OF TECH ON GOOD &...
impacttechgoodgreen.eventbrite.com — Siel Ju (moderator) Siel, is an environmental writer and activist. Her blog, Green LA Girl, is about eco-friendly, sustainable living in Los Angeles. She writes and speaks about environmental and fair trade issues. Siel is a Contributing Editor at ... (more) THE IMPACT OF TECH ON GOOD &...
California makes way for pay-per-mile insurance
California makes way for pay-per-mile insurance
mnn.com — Last month, California moved one step closer to allowing pay-as-you-drive policies that would allow drivers to buy insurance as needed, according to a recent article by The Sacramento Bee.    According to the Bee, California Insurance ... (more) California makes way for pay-per-mile insurance
Ecollywood: Daryl Hannah's vegan Thanksgiving plans
Ecollywood: Daryl Hannah's vegan Thanksgiving plans
mnn.com —   Southern California will be a lot greener by 2012, thanks to a new initiative by the Environmental Media Association. (more) Ecollywood: Daryl Hannah's vegan Thanksgiving plans
Davenport Resources, LLC.
davenportpower.com — Davenport Power, LLC was founded in 1997 by Hiram A. Bingham, after a highly successful career in geothermal project development and clean technology investment. The Company specializes in developing and financing early stage geothermal opportunities. ... (more) Davenport Resources, LLC.
Green Eco Friendly Pest Control
Green Eco Friendly Pest Control
easyecoblog.com — Almost everyone has to deal with pests. Whether indoor or outdoors, we need to think about eco friendly alternatives to toxic pesticides. Our Water Our World has a great free guide to Healthy Home and Garden. It was funded by California’s State Water Resources Control Board. Some key ... (more) Green Eco Friendly Pest Control
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