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Sewage Sludge Hits The Fan
San Francisco recently offered its residents free compost for their gardens. The compost was given away at local community events, and was labeled “organic biosolids compost.” In actuality the compost contained sewage sludge from nine California counties. Once residents discovered the ruse they promptly returned the “compost” to the. . .
A Canadian Avatar Scenario?
Movies can be a wonderful escape from the everyday. Whether you like drama, biography, comedy, science fiction, or even horror in your movies, movies can provide us with daily inspiration, commentary, and parallels to reality. One of the most hyped films from 2009, Avatar, may have a close parallel. . .
Obama Stalls Animal Antibiotics Act
New York Congresswoman Louise Slaughter has a bill pending in the House Rules Committee that would restrict antibiotic use in food animals. The Obama Administration is currently stalling the bill in committee. This is the same administration that publicly stated last summer that it would support this bill. The. . .
Green Gadget Con Wows
You’ve heard of Comic Cons, Game Cons, Food Cons, and Botox Cons, (just kidding?). New York City hosted a Green Gadgets Con last week where designers showcased their ideas for green friendly gadgets as part of a green design competition. Showcased designs ranged from all solar powered tent, a. . .
Are You Ready To Fly Solar?
Would you fly in a plane powered by the sun? Not a hybrid plane, or one that could run on biofuels; but a craft solely powered by the sun. Imagine a plane that can stay aloft during the day, and then fly at night on the energy stored in. . .
Hot Hybrid From Lotus
Looking for that super charged hot rod high performance electric/hybrid car? Is that an oxymoron? Can you say high performance get up and go and electric/hybrid in one sentence? If you’re into Lotus 2 seat sports car performance then the answer is yes. Lotus is going to unveil. . .
New Watered Down Standards
Just what consumers and industry need, another watered down standard for home cleaning products. The Natural Products Association in conjunction with Whole Foods, and Clorox has developed a minimum standard to allow companies to claim that their products are natural.
Queen Bees Need More Sex
Honeybee colonies around the U.S. have plummeted by 35 percent since 2008 according to recent studies. Beekeepers have reported up to 90 percent colony losses on their lands. Some suggestions for the causes for losses range from stress due to environmental changes or pesticides are taking their toll on the. . .
When Is Enough- Enough?
When does a taxpayer say enough is enough? The enough being when will we see our current local, state, and federal governments find the political back bone to solve their financial irresponsibility? This really isn’t about the over taxation that exists in this nation, but more on the lack. . .
America’s Next Energy Revolution
It only takes one idea, one product to change the world. The light bulb, the telephone, the car, plane, and computer – well you get the idea. Last Sunday, 60 Minutes ran a segment on an idea that has become reality; the first fuel cell that could revolutionize how electricity. . .
Solar Lamps To Kill Kerosene Lamps
Solar lamps have begun to replace kerosene lamps in Africa. The move to low cost solar lamps has helped the poor in Africa to increase their income levels, and have improved their health and safety. The need to purchase kerosene becomes non-existent with the purchase of a solar lamp. . . .
USDA To Tighten Organic Regs
The USDA has finally issued new rules for Organic beef. The rules will go into effect this coming June. The new rules are to clear up some questions regarding how much of an organic livestock’s life should be spent grazing. Some of the regulations themselves have been a bit gray. . .
Terra Cycle Turning Waste Into Product
Terra Cycle is an innovative company that is taking waste and turning it into new consumer products. The company founded by a Princeton college graduate at age 19 in 2001, has become one of the most successful companies at taking waste and turning into products like back packs and messenger. . .
Climate Changes Impacting Coffee
We all love a cup of coffee in the morning, well at least most of us do. Even morning tea is just about perfect for the majority of us too. What would we do if that cup of java became prohibitively expensive, (isn’t it already?), or unavailable due to worldwide. . .
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