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Watch Ecropolis on Planet Green, Every Monday this July 49 MINUTES AGO IN TV \| COMMENTS Science Channel’s Ecropolis is coming to Planet Green. This July, every Monday at 9 pm, watch a brighter, greener future unfold...Hope may lie in science, and an innovative green blueprint for a city of the future. In Ecropolis, Nobel Prize-winning scientist Dr. Daniel Kammen, tests new...+ READ MORE	{ }
How to Cool Your Vehicle Quickly During the Intense Summer Heat and Reduce Your Carbon Emissions 29 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS During the summertime, it could be said that the hottest moment between is when you first get into your vehicle. This is the moment that really sets the mood for the trip. I don't know about you, but I don't like to drive grumpy. It opens the door for road rage, of which we already have plenty on...+ READ MORE	{ }
Your Idle Computer Can Save Lives 28 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS I don't like keeping my computer on all day. I use my power-saving options when I'm away from it for short periods and turn it off every time I leave the house. Unfortunately, many people keep their computers idling for hours every day. + READ MORE	{ }
Green Glossary: Tidal Barrage 17 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS A tidal barrage is a way of "converting the energy of tides into electric power.There are two ways to measure tidal power: Mean spring peak velocity (the highest) and mean neap peak cycle (the lowest) a tidal area experiences in a month.+ READ MORE	{ }
Zip Around on a DIY Plug-In, Hybrid Trike--No Joke 16 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS With the risk of being mistaken for a Jetson, this 225 MPG Plug-In Hybrid Trike can get you to your destination of choice, as fast as 80 miles per hour using a combo of diesel-electric power.+ READ MORE	{ }
Does Recycling Really Make a Difference? 11 Jun 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Dear Planet Green, I know we're all supposed to recycle, but does it really make a difference? Good question! As with many things in this world, it just takes more -- more resources, more energy -- to make new things than to recycle old things. Here's how it breaks down.+ READ MORE	{ }
Don't Kick Your TV to the Curb for the Digital Television Transition 11 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS If you haven’t yet heard the news from your local cable provider, television stations across the country will only be broadcasting in digital--a transition that could giantly increase our e-waste problem. Here's how to help stop it+ READ MORE	{ }
Turn Down the AC for Better Skin, Energy Efficiency 11 Jun 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS Turning down your air-conditioner is an easy and obvious way to save energy. However, there may be aesthetic benefits as well. Air-conditioning puts cool, dry air into your home. Your skin loves moisture and cold air has less moisture than warm air.+ READ MORE	{ }
Green Glossary: Gas Guzzler 11 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS While some define "any American car made in the world" to be a gas guzzler," that's too easy—and lets foreign auto companies off the hook. This common term essentially came into use—in the US, at least—when "congress established Gas Guzzler Tax provisions in the Energy Tax Act of...+ READ MORE	{ }
6 Sinful Summer Street Foods, 6 Deliciously Green Alternatives 10 Jun 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS All sorts of tasty Americana fun can be found at carnivals and festivals, on boardwalks and block parties. But not all of the eats are good for you—or the planet. Use this guide to help navigate summer’s tantalizing treats before sinking another tooth into that corndog. Yes, I repeat. Step away from...+ READ MORE	{ }

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