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Are Food Makers’ Health Claims Valid?
Just how valid are food makers’ health claims on their packaging? We as consumers tend to believe what we read on a food package, unless of course there is a far overreaching claim that a even a 5 year old knows is a bunch of bull. Something like Redco Food’s. . .
Eating Locally Vs Sourcing Globally
There seems to be a brewing battle between locavores and conventional food producers. Locavores are individuals that buy their seasonal produce, beef, and fish from local producers. Locavores like to purchase locally grown foodstuffs to within a 300 miles radius of where they live. Conventional producers source their food from. . .
Green Lawn Love Affair
How did your lawn fare through this torrid summer? Was it a little browner, or perhaps weedier than last year? America has a love affair with green bucolic lawns for as far as the eye can see. Local governments enact ordinances to make sure that the neighborhood lawns maintain a. . .
The Ultimate Electric Party Car?
Canadian based Motive Industries, Inc. plans on building an all-electric car made from hemp fibers. The car, named the Kestrel, will be a compact, and it will be able to transport four people up to speeds of 60 mph. It will have a driving range of 100 miles before needing. . .
Diet Can Save Your Skin From UV Rays
Showing up a little late in this soon to be over summer tanning season, is a report highlighting that a certain diet can save your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. That protective diet is the Greek one according to researchers at the University of Tel Aviv. Dr. Niva. . .
Endless Summer
Endless summer is something we all dream of. A place on the beach, lake, or mountain where you can live and exist without worry or responsibility, and enjoy those long hot days of summer fun. Some of us find it for a week or two during our quick summer vacations,. . .
New Coal Plants Adding To CO2 Woes
Recent records from the U.S. Department of Energy provided by utilities show that more than 30 coal plants have been built since 2008. The new construction of coal plants stretches from Arizona, Illinois, South Carolina, and Washington. This is the largest expansion of coal plants in the U.S. in over. . .
Single Malt Car Fuels
How about a bottle of single malt scotch for your gas tank? Well, not quite a bottle of your favorite single malt scotch will go into your car’s gas tank, but a group of Scottish researchers from the University of Edinburgh believe that scotch may be perfect for your car’s. . .
Human Waste – The Next Premium Biogas
The race to find a nearly inexhaustible supply of fuel for cars has lead scientists down some interesting paths of discovery. The electrification of automobiles has been around since the end of the late 1800s, bio-diesel efforts began back in the 1970’s; we now have gas-electric hybrid cars, natural gas,. . .
Volt Price Gouging Hits Preorders
I guess $41,000 for a Chevy isn’t so expensive anymore. An earlier post covered the new price tag for the Chevy Volt, which GM has listed it’s SRP at $41,000. A news item that hit the airwaves yesterday brought attention to Chevy dealer price gouging on pre-orders for the Volt. . . .
Fear Mongering For Swimmers
The University of Miami issued a report highlighting the potential dangers of swimming in tropical and sub-tropical oceans. Just when you thought it was safe to return to the beach, U of M decided to rain on our parade. U of M’s report is called B.E.A.C.H.E.S., which stands for Beach. . .
$41,000 For A Chevy?
GM finally disclosed their pricing for the Chevy Volt electric car: $41,000 before a federal tax credit. The cost of a lease is $350 a month for 36 months with a $2,500 down payment. The Volt, which has an eight-year, 100,000-mile warranty, qualifies for a $7,500 federal tax credit, which. . .
America’s Antiseptic Wilderness
Have America’s wilderness parks become Disneyesque? We have a great National Park Service, and National Wildlife Refuge System in this country. Americans by the millions visit our natural landscape treasurers annually, and enjoy what they have to offer. But, on a first and recent visit to Yellowstone, I came away. . .
Solar Decathlon 2010
This year’s Solar Home Decathlon is taking place in Madrid Spain. Last’s year’s decathlon was held in Washington D.C on the Mall. This is the first time the solar exhibition is taking place in Europe. Seventeen teams from around the world have entered eco-friendly home designs into the competition. All. . .
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