Posts Tagged ‘Eco-friendly’
Women’s Rights And 7 Billion People
So the world has welcomed the 7th Billion person to step foot on this spaceship we call Earth. Pundits around the media world have made a big deal about the Earth having 7 billion people on it. Naysayers and their opposites have argued the pros and cons of 7 billion. . .
Creating A Sustainable Chewing Gum
Did you know that chewing gum takes over 50 years to biodegrade? Worldwide consumption of chewing gum is up to 560,000 tons this past year. That’s a lot gum stuck in your hair, on the sidewalk, in your intestines, or in a public landfill. The funny thing is that no. . .
One Way Of Dealing With An Invasive Species
Non-native invasive species in the animal and plant world can wreak havoc on local eco systems. The zebra mussel, Asian carp, and dandelion are just a few of the invasive species that now call America home. Billions of dollars are spent trying to keep them out from immigrating to this. . .
Poll Shows More Americans Believe In Climate Change
According to Inside Climate News, the Republican presidential debates may have caused more Americans to believe in global climate change. A new Reuters/Stanford poll found that the percentage of Americans who believe the Earth has been warming rose to 83 percent from 75 percent. Jon Krosnick, a political science professor. . .
Spinning To Lower Our Carbon Footprint
At the New York Sports Club in New York City members that take a spin class are not only getting into better shape, but are helping the club lower their electric bill. The club installed Star Trac Spinner NXT bikes that generate electricity from those who use them. Spinning has. . .
Raincoat Creates Potable Water
For those of you who love to follow fall fashion, the Copenhagen Institute Of Interaction Design (CIID) may have your next must have designer raincoat. The Raincatch is a garment that any self-proclaimed environmentalist would love to wear. The Raincatch acts as a coat and as a water gathering, purification,. . .
Hydrogen Fuel Derived From Sewage
How would you like to have an unlimited source of hydrogen fuel to power your next generation car? Right now there is a prototype plant in Orange County California that may have found a biogas source to make hydrogen fuel. There are some hydrogen test vehicles on the road in. . .
World Car Population Exceeds 1 Billion
In 2010 the global population of cars exceeded 1 billion. Still reigning in the number one spot – the U.S. with 239 million vehicles. Basically that works out to 1.3 people for every car. Coming in second, China with 78 million cars. China not surprisingly led the way in vehicle. . .
13 yr-old Discovers New Solar Array Theory
Out of the mouth of babes oft times comes gems so goes the famous idiom. In an example of this, it came from a 13 year old seventh grader from New York that has the potential to change the solar industry’s approach on how to array solar panels. Thirteen old. . .
Ford To Provide Home Solar Option For Its EV’s
Ford Motor and solar panel maker SunPower have come up with a novel marketing idea for future buyers of Ford’s soon to be released all-electric Focus. Calling it the “Drive Green For Life” program, consumers who buy Ford electric vehicles will have an option to buy and have installed a. . .
Trucks Get New Fuel And Emission Requirements
For the first time trucks, buses, and other heavy-duty vehicles will be required to meet fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reduction standards. The Obama administration in conjunction with the EPA and the Department of Transportation (DOT) will set large vehicle fuel standards. The new efficiency standards will go into. . .
Teaching An Environmental I.Q.
How’s this for progress in education- Maryland has become the first state in the Union to mandate an environmental literacy requirement for all graduating students. The state board of education adopted this new policy, which requires public schools to work lessons about conservation, sustainable growth, and studies about the natural. . .
Turning Trash Into Art
Recycling and reusing can come in many shapes and forms – literally. Meet Artist Dick Shaefer of Erie, PA who sculptures trash into art. Shaefer who is a retired automotive dismantler has been turning trash into art since he was a kid. Most of his sculptures are fashioned from scrap. . .
Turning Off The Lights
How much CO2 could the world prevent if we just turned off the lights at some point during the night? I’m not asking just about a single homeowner, but pretty much everything else, with the exception of traffic lights. The town that I live in has a no business sign. . .
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