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Al Gore's Climate Speech, Honda's Upcoming Hybrid, and US Lawns are as Big as NY State

17 Jul 2008  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

Bike Sharing Program Launched in Mexico City, Spy Shots: Honda's Upcoming Hybrid Looks Like... a Prius, Al Gore's Energy & Climate 'Moon Shot' Speech, Quote of the Day: US Lawns as Big as New York State, and Sheet Mulching and More: How to Compost Your Move+ READ MORE

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How to Go Green: Heating

17 Jul 2008  IN GREEN-HEATING |   COMMENTS

Consider that roughly two-thirds of a home's annual energy use goes toward space and water heating, that in most American homes, winter heating is responsible for sending nearly four tons of greenhouse gases into the air each month, and that as much as half of all the energy used in the home is...+ READ MORE

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How to Go Green: Carbon Offsets

17 Jul 2008  IN GREEN-CARBON-OFFSETS |   COMMENTS

Newspapers, radio, television, magazines, blogs, podcasts, in fact any media you can think of, has awoken to the issue of Climate Change or Global Warming. When mainstream publications, the likes of Sports Illustrated and Vanity Fair, cover the topic you know there is something going on. Not to...+ READ MORE

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Beware of Phantom Energy!

17 Jul 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

You might not be able to see it, and it may sound more like some looming threat in a Star Trek episode than mundane daily electrical drain, but phantom energy is a very real hazard to both the environment and your electricity bill. + READ MORE

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4 Day School Week, Building a Garden Office and Green Speed Dating

16 Jul 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

Have a look at Food and Wine Magazine's Guide to Green Eating, The Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid car will be made in Finland by Valmet Automotive, Green Speed Dating Hopes 3 Minutes Will Change Your Life, School District Eyes Four Day School Week in Bid to Cut Energy Costs and Tips For Building a...+ READ MORE

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Green Rocks!

15 Jul 2008  IN HOLLYWOOD GREEN |   COMMENTS

I have always felt that supporting artists is incredibly important. As if being the frontman of Radiohead isn't a job in itself, Thom Yorke has also been an active part of the Big Ask Campaign and he says that his album, The Eraser, was inspired by the global warming crisis This post was inspired by...+ READ MORE

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Is Nuclear Power Really All that Bad?

15 Jul 2008  IN GREENSBURG |   COMMENTS

Around 19 percent of the United State's power is nuclear, and some of that even goes to small towns like Greensburg. Nuclear energy is much cleaner than most of the other commonly used power plants-coal and oil, for example, deplete national resources and release extremely harmful emissions when...+ READ MORE

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Cook Like a Pro Without Impacting the Planet

14 Jul 2008  IN SUPPER CLUB |   COMMENTS

For some, cooking for a group isn't just a chore, it's a nightmare.Students visit local organic farms, make farm fresh pasta, and taste delicious organic wines from the surrounding region.+ READ MORE

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The Future of Anti-Gravitational Energy and Flight

14 Jul 2008  IN MEAN GREEN MACHINES |   COMMENTS

The show Mean Green Machines has shown us some of the latest helicopter technologies, and while we have come a long way over the past 40 years since the Bell 206, some would say that we haven't come far enough.The Meissner effect, one such phenomenon that this research has focused on in the past, is...+ READ MORE

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The Power of Being Green

14 Jul 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

If you're feeling green about being green, don't worry about becoming an expert in a day.It takes time to change old habits and learn all the ways you can conserve energy and natural resources.The good news is that with the increase in eco-conscious people worldwide, innovations in green living are...+ READ MORE

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How to Go Green: Barbeques

Green tips for grilling and other barbeque-related fun.

How to Go Green: Laundry

Tips for greening your dirty laundry.

How to Go Green: Summer

Eco-friendly tips for the beach, your barbeque, and even bikinis.

 

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