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How Green Is Green In Housing?
What would your definition of a green home be? Does it just mean a home built from sustainable materials and is energy efficient? How far should we define the meaning of green homes? Green architects and environmentalists will argue that a green home needs to have all of the above-mentioned. . .
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.
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. . . .
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. . .
Condoms For Biological Diversity
This country will add another 100 million people by the year 2050. Right now we’re at 350 million people. Can you imagine another 100 million? How many more people can we cram into place likes California and Rhode Island? California is already at 50 million, does this mean they will. . .
Chicago Auto Show Concept Cars Thrill
If you were not into cars then I would skip this entry, but if you have just a little interest in cars then this one is for you. The best thing about getting into a car show on media credentials is the lack of crowds, and quick access to the. . .
Audi Green Police Bust
If you happened to be one of the 150 million people watching last Sunday’s Super Bowl game, you just might have caught Audi’s Green Police TV spot. It’s garnered a lot of media attention on how Audi is appealing to those consumers that want to do something green, but just. . .
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