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Benefits and Drawbacks to Wind Energy
mindzle.com — Residential wind turbines are an excellent way of generating power, thanks to developments seen in the past ten years. New materials and technological advancements have made improved turbine designs possible, which in turn generate even more energy from less wind than ever before. Furthermore, ... (more) Benefits and Drawbacks to Wind Energy
Welcome to the age of the eco-martyr. God help us | Catherine Bennett
guardian.co.uk — Nothing will harm climate change campaigners as much as a judge decreeing that the green movement is a faith Following Mr Justice Burton 's ruling that green beliefs should enjoy the same protection as religious ones, many committed recyclers will ... (more) Welcome to the age of the eco-martyr. God help us | ...
Giveaway: The Cardboard Christmas Tree
retrohousewife05.blogspot.com — The Cardboard Christmas Tree is giving one lucky reader a one foot Cardboard Christmas Tree . These trees are great for table tops and/or for your kids to decorate! When it's no longer in good shape just recycle or compost! And now for the rules- 1. Post your e-mail!!!!! Every time people ... (more) Giveaway: The Cardboard Christmas Tree
Tesla CEO Has “Reservations” About Rival Fisker’s Feasibility
earth2tech.com — About 16 miles down the turnpike in Delaware from the old General Motors where startup Fisker Automotive plans to build an upcoming plug-in hybrid vehicle , Elon Musk, CEO of rival Tesla Motors, yesterday told an audience at the University of ... (more) Tesla CEO Has “Reservations” About Rival Fisker’s ...
REPORT: Elon Musk says Fisker is "very far" from overcoming EV hurdles
green.autoblog.com — In some ways, the all-electric Tesla Roadster and the plug-in hybrid Fisker Karma don't compete. The difference in powertrains, which will filter down to the two compaies' lower-cost models, the Tesla Model S and Fisker's Project Nina vehicle, means that slightly different consumers are ... (more) REPORT: Elon Musk says Fisker is "very far" from ...
Help With Potatoes: Why Would They Have Spots??!
1greengeneration.elementsintime.com — Hope you’re having a lovely weekend, everyone. I received an email this morning from a reader having trouble with her potatoes, and I was wondering if any of you potato experts could help her. I haven’t had troubles with potatoes - ours just grow and produce lovely scrumptious ... (more) Help With Potatoes: Why Would They Have Spots??!
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
retrohousewife05.blogspot.com — If you have only had cranberry sauce in a can you have to try to make you own. The canned has HFCS for the non-organic and even the organic has BPA . Plus the homemade is so much better and it's easy. Here is the recipe I use. Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries 1 cup sugar 1 cup ... (more) Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Spy Shots: Buick "Astra" spotted running bra-less
green.autoblog.com — Now that General Motors has decreed that Buick will be one of its four core brands, its lineup will need to be fleshed out a bit. The Lucerne is going away momentarily and the mid-size Regal is on the way. However, that still leaves only three models, including the LaCrosse and Enclave. ... (more) Spy Shots: Buick "Astra" spotted running bra-less
Against Waxman-Markey
initforthegold.blogspot.com — A few months ago when some scientists, notably Jim Hansen, and less notably myself, were expressing doubts about cap-and-trade, the more politically active of our acquaintance were urging us to STFU, since we are presumed totally unrealistic about how Washington works. Notably it was David ... (more) Against Waxman-Markey
Carbon Nanotube Membrane Elements for Energy Efficient and Low Cost Reverse Osmosis
7gen.com — NanOasis Technologies has received $2 million in DOE funding in the ARPA-E program to develop " Carbon nanotubes for reverse osmosis membranes that require less energy and have many times higher flux. Could dramatically reduce the cost and energy required for desalination to supply fresh water ... (more) Carbon Nanotube Membrane Elements for Energy Efficient ...
British treasury chief urges climate agreement
google.com — Associated Press: British Treasury chief Alistair Darling has urged the world's top finance officials to reach an agreement on bearing the cost of fighting climate change before a UN summit on global warming next month. Addressing finance ministers ... (more) British treasury chief urges climate agreement
Boots on the Ground: Gathering Data from Cow Pastures and Raspberry Fields
triplepundit.com — This is the this is the fourth post in a series on the business of sustainable agriculture by the folks at Bon Appétit Management, a company that provides café and catering services to corporations, colleges and universities. To read past posts, click ... (more) Boots on the Ground: Gathering Data from Cow Pastures ...
REPORT: Chrysler disbands ENVI group, EV development will continue
green.autoblog.com — Dodge Circuit - Click above for high-res image gallery According to a report from Reuters , Chrysler has disbanded its ENVI program and integrated the group back into its normal product development organization. Former ENVI head Lou Rhodes will now take the title of group line executive ... (more) REPORT: Chrysler disbands ENVI group, EV development ...
Green Consumers and the Recession: Is It Really Different This Time?
readjoel.com — How have consumers' green shopping habits changed much during these tough economic times? There are at least a couple schools of thought: one, that green consumerism has gotten steamrolled by the recession, viewed as a luxury no longer affordable; the other, that green shopping has endured as ... (more) Green Consumers and the Recession: Is It Really ...
Riverkeeper Releases Fifth Gas Drilling Reporter
commondreams.org — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2009 Riverkeeper Today Riverkeeper released the fifth volume of its Industrial Gas Drilling Reporter. The Reporter collects impact stories of industrial gas drilling from across the country, provides an update on ... (more) Riverkeeper Releases Fifth Gas Drilling Reporter
First Fisker dealership opens in LA, 120 pre-orders already taken
green.autoblog.com — Fisker Karma - Click above for high-res image gallery Take an old Lexus dealership in Santa Monica, repurpose the showroom to display a Fisker Karma, invite a bunch of plug-in hybrid-loving locals over a grand opening and - boom - you've got yourself a fun night. This is what happened ... (more) First Fisker dealership opens in LA, 120 pre-orders ...
Open Ended Play Lets Kids’ Imaginations Set Sail!
ecochildsplay.com — Editor’s note: The following piece is guest post by Dalit Holzman from Natural Pod, one of our favorite eco-friendly toy companies . Dalit is part of the Natural Pod team ( www.naturalpod.com ) and raises her two daughters as open-endedly as possible…with the help of some boxes. ... (more) Open Ended Play Lets Kids’ Imaginations Set Sail!
Rebekah Green rolls out green gems
alternativeconsumer.com — Her bio reads like a Who Who of Green — a veritable powerhouse of living an ecofriendly, sustainable lifestyle. Over the course of the next year, Rebekah Green (pictured below) is poised to kickoff food, clothing and shelter merchandising — all in the name of green. I’m ... (more) Rebekah Green rolls out green gems
Koda's wife sacrifices goats for husband's well-being - Naresh Kadyan
Koda's wife sacrifices goats for husband's well-being - Naresh Kadyan
economictimes.indiatimes.com — People's are worried about Nepal and other Asian countries but they can't opposed, control animal sacrifice here in India. Shame on Geeta Koda for this crime against animals, 11 Goats can't saved their lives then how they can useful for a big accused Madhu Koda well being, she also be booked for. (more) Koda's wife sacrifices goats for husband's well-being - ...
JalexStudios upcycled LModern 2 coffee table
alternativeconsumer.com — The LModern coffee table is the tasteful merging of a recycled door (I’m still looking for it), handsome, upcycled Brazilian Walnut parquet flooring and an L shaped piece of wall shelving. 49″l x 30″w $750 @ jalexstudios etsy shop (more) JalexStudios upcycled LModern 2 coffee table
Rebekak Green Sustainable Earrings: Precious Gifts for Little Girls
ecochildsplay.com — Rebekah Green has been globally aware and environmentally conscious since the second grade. Throughout her life she’s done a lot for the “green” movement. Her latest efforts include a sustainable line of earrings made from recycled gold. She even has several designs ... (more) Rebekak Green Sustainable Earrings: Precious Gifts for ...
Organoponico! Cuba's response to food security
theecologist.org — Cuba's no democratic paradise, but the country could certainly teach the west a thing or two about sustainable, secure food production, as this new film demonstrates (more) Organoponico! Cuba's response to food security
Civil Unrest Has a Role in Stopping Climate Change, Says Gore
commondreams.org — by Oliver Burkeman in Los Angeles Al Gore has sought to inject fresh momentum into the Copenhagen build-up, saying he is certain Barack Obama will attend and predicting a rise in civil disobedience against fossil-fuel polluters unless drastic ... (more) Civil Unrest Has a Role in Stopping Climate Change, Says ...
How To Invest in the New Energy Paradigm
greenchipstocks.com — Commercial agriculture consumes 10.3 quads (quadrillion BTUs) of primary energy in order to produce 1.4 quads of food energy. The inputs are mainly fossil fuels used in running tractors, producing artificial fertilizers, producing seeds, trucking, ... (more) How To Invest in the New Energy Paradigm
Bringing Skinny Back: Tango electric production to restart?
green.autoblog.com — Until the Tesla Roadster came along, most electric cars were odd looking, to say the least. Near the top of the list of peculiar EVs you'll find the Tango. This tandem two seater looks like a Japanese Kei car that got stuck in a bagel slicer. It's creator, Rick Woodbury, stopped building ... (more) Bringing Skinny Back: Tango electric production to restart?
"CHOO LO AASMAN” - Gopal Goyal  urf Kanda
"CHOO LO AASMAN” - Gopal Goyal urf Kanda
mdlrairlines.in — Congratulations to Shri Gopal Kanda ( Chairman and Managing Director ), Minister of State to the Govt. of Haryana - Choo Liya Aasman - Abhishek Kadyan, Media Adviser to the International Organization for Animal Protection - OIPA in India, C-38, Rose Apartment, Prashant Vihar, DELHI - 110085. (more) "CHOO LO AASMAN” - Gopal Goyal urf Kanda
EPA Green Chemistry Awards
easyecoblog.com — The EPA gives out Green Chemistry Awards to the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. Green chemistry applies across the life cycle, including the design, manufacture, and use of a chemical product. When you are looking ... (more) EPA Green Chemistry Awards
Ethical travel company drops carbon offsetting
independent.co.uk — One of Britain's leading ethical travel operators has launched a scathing attack on the carbon offset industry and has decided to stop offering offsets to its customers as a way of reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. Justin Francis, the founder ... (more) Ethical travel company drops carbon offsetting
How To Live Environmentally Friendly
mindzle.com — Both radical and moderate ways define people’s efforts of learning how to live environmentally friendly. It all resumes to the willingness to make personal changes. Nothing can be implemented by force and only personal awareness and consideration for the natural world can make a ... (more) How To Live Environmentally Friendly
Electric Cars to Get Supercar Sounds
gas2.org — Are you a petrohead with a conscience? Someone who likes the thought of owning an electric car but put off by the weedy sound of today’s offerings? Well, for those of you who want to blend eco-cred with the engine roar of a Lamborghini, ... (more) Electric Cars to Get Supercar Sounds
Climate activists fast to push leaders to sign strong deal at Copenhagen
guardian.co.uk — Anna Keenan and Sara Svensson expected to be joined by at least 150 others as 'moral response to an immoral situation' Scores of environmental activists from five continents have begun a fast to put pressure on countries to agree a strong deal at ... (more) Climate activists fast to push leaders to sign strong ...
Climate Justice Fast is to be … indefinite
greenfyre.wordpress.com — BPSDB This morning two amazing women, Anna Keenan and Sara Svensson, gave a press conference in Barcelona about the Climate Justice Fast . Nothing I might say could compare to their words and actions. I can’t embed the webcast, so please click the link and hear why they are putting their ... (more) Climate Justice Fast is to be … indefinite
Cité du Design: Solar Powered International Design Center Unveiled
inhabitat.com — Situated in an defunct arms manufacturing facility in Saint-Etienne, the recently unveiled Cité du Design is a stunning international center for design. Designed by LIN , the project completely renovated the historic complex and integrated a new ... (more) Cité du Design: Solar Powered International Design ...
Say No to genetically modified (GM) food - Naresh Kadyan
Say No to genetically modified (GM) food - Naresh Kadyan
care2.com — Your favorite food, vegetable or fruit, may soon come with genes inserted from bacteria, parasites or even scorpion. And the first such genetically modified (GM) food to reach your dining table would be brinjal or eggplant. The recent Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC)'s approval of Bt br (more) Say No to genetically modified (GM) food - Naresh Kadyan
Lifting the lid on climate change talks
guardian.co.uk — Rich countries bullying poorer ones, mud-slinging and back-stabbing - environmental summits can be vicious At 8am on Wednesday 7 October, a smartly dressed fiftysomething Filipino woman took the escalator to the first floor of the UN building in ... (more) Lifting the lid on climate change talks
AES raises $1.58B with China Investment
cleantech.com — Power company brings in new capital with Beijing-based investment institution as it plans to sell minority stake in wind business for $571M. (more) AES raises $1.58B with China Investment
The latest, greenest eco-fashions
mnn.com —   Wondering what styles will be in eco-fashion this fall and winter? Earlier today, green-thinking fashionistas got treated to an eco-vegan fashion show at the Green Blogger Convention at Environmental Furniture in Los Angeles. (more) The latest, greenest eco-fashions
Thanks to Triple Pundit’s Sponsors
triplepundit.com — As November rolls along, we’re happy to see our community of readers, contributors, and sponsors growing. Our sponsors in particular are what make it possible to continue to publish great content and continue to build the 3p movement. Please ... (more) Thanks to Triple Pundit’s Sponsors
Natural gas should be the vehicle fuel of the immediate future
gjsentinel.com — Friday, November 06, 2009 Too often in Congress, and in our political debate, people stake out a position and, in the course of defending that position, refuse to credit anything their opponent is saying. We ve all seen that. When it comes to passing ... (more) Natural gas should be the vehicle fuel of the immediate ...
Wind sector cash inflow may blow small firms away
reuters.com — Victoria Bryan and Christoph Steitz - Analysis LONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Small wind energy companies could be taken over cheap because fresh funding for the sector is set to flow selectively to bigger names, placing them in a stronger negotiating ... (more) Wind sector cash inflow may blow small firms away
First Look at Carbon Capture and Storage in a West Virginia Coal-Fired Power Plant [Slide Show]
scientificamerican.com — NEW HAVEN, W.Va.--A 100-story smokestack belches a roiling, white cloud of water vapor, carbon dioxide and other leftover gases after burning daily as much as 12,000 tons of coal at the Mountaineer Power Plant--a total of 3.5 million tons a year. The ... (more) First Look at Carbon Capture and Storage in a West ...
EWG Gives School Cleaning Supplies Their Report Cards (and it ain’t pretty)
ecochildsplay.com — Last week, while volunteering at my daughter’s classroom Halloween party, I flinched a little as I saw one of the other parents dutifully strolling around dispensing the requisite waterless, chem-filled hand sanitizers. Aside from my skepticism that anti- bacterial soaps will actually do ... (more) EWG Gives School Cleaning Supplies Their Report Cards ...
Patently unobvious
cleantech.com — If clean technologies are going to scale, it’s time to shake up how we think about IPR and collaboration. (more) Patently unobvious
Brendan DeMelle: Cautious optimism for Copenhagen deal as Barcelona climate talks end
huffingtonpost.com — The mood was markedly improved on the final day of the Barcelona climate talks , as delegates, observers and non-governmental organizations all brushed off the pessimism that dominated much of this week and announced that there is still hope for a ... (more) Brendan DeMelle: Cautious optimism for Copenhagen deal ...
Brendan DeMelle: Why Developing Countries Cannot Afford Failure In Copenhagen
huffingtonpost.com — The African delegation insisted today in Barcelona that its decision to walk out on negotiations Tuesday was necessary in order to jolt the intransigent European Union and other developed nations to move forward with serious discussions, rather ... (more) Brendan DeMelle: Why Developing Countries Cannot Afford ...
Brendan DeMelle: Europe Places Copenhagen Outcome Squarely On Obama
huffingtonpost.com — The chief negotiator for the European Commission announced this afternoon in Barcelona that the failure of the U.S. Congress to pass legislation before December has doomed the chances for success in Copenhagen . Europe now predicts that a legally ... (more) Brendan DeMelle: Europe Places Copenhagen Outcome ...
Phish Reduces Water Bottle Consumption at Festival 8 With Innovative Program
greenupgrader.com — If you’ve ever stuck around after an open air rock show and witnessed the carnage that remains, you’ll know what I’m talking about when I say that the amount of plastic disposable water bottles left on the ground is staggering. Really, try it some time. Not only will you be ... (more) Phish Reduces Water Bottle Consumption at Festival 8 ...
Canada steps up oil sands push in United States
financialpost.com — CALGARY -- Canada has mounted its biggest campaign yet to sell the United States on the energy security benefits of the oil sands as Washington debates new environmental policy, the country's energy minister said on Friday. Canadian Natural Resources ... (more) Canada steps up oil sands push in United States
Greenlings: How do I plug my electric vehicle in at home?
green.autoblog.com — As electric vehicles begin to find their way to peoples driveways and garages, knowing what's involved with charging up the batteries becomes more necessary. Over the years, electric vehicles (EVs) have used different kinds of batteries and employed different types of chargers and ... (more) Greenlings: How do I plug my electric vehicle in at home?
Collapse Director Chris Smith on His New Doc and the Impending Fall of Civilization
nymag.com — None of the we’re-totally-screwed documentaries we’ve seen over the past few years could've prepare us for the terrors unleashed on our minds in Chris Smith’s riveting new documentary Collapse (out today). Basically a monologue by writer and thinker ... (more) Collapse Director Chris Smith on His New Doc and the ...
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