On the Climate Bill Green Groups Mustn’t Surrender When the Battle is Just Starting

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While most of the big name environmental groups have praised the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act, there have been few notable and courageous exceptions such as Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth who have have spoken out and refused to participate in all the self-congratulatory “it’s a good first step” backslapping. In a a new opinion piece by Michael Renner of <a href="http://www.worldwatch…

Biofuel as a Jet Fuel Alternative?

The seeds of a humble weed could lower a jet fuel’s cradle-to-grave carbon emissions by 84 percent. Camelina sativa is an oilseed crop and it might be used as fuel in aircrafts in the near future. A study conducted at Michigan Technological University claimed that Camelina has shown to be one of the more [...]
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IRENA Names Pelosse As Director General and Abu Dhabi As Headquarters

The Preparatory Commission of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has named H

Tel Aviv Cyclists Out in "Thongs" To Protest Lack of Bike Legislation

(Screenshot of the YouTube video showing the protest in “thongs” in Tel Aviv).

Hot bodies alert! You heard it right. Clothing was optional as Tel Aviv cyclists and roller bladers protested against lack of bike legislation in thongs, and other combinations of underwear (or lack of underwear).

Protesting a helmet law, the cyclists used the forum to balk about the lack of government support for cycling as a form of transportation. The streets of cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem are blocked with congestion and stuffed up with pollution. Putting their bodies in front of the l…

Colorado Firefighter Training Goes Green

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While not often a target of environmental groups due to the increased preparation and safety it promotes, a firefighters training regiment is anything but green. Such training often involves the controlled burning of vehicles, hay, and wood structures. The byproduct of such a rigorous training schedule results in thick, black, billowing clouds of toxic smoke and fumes, which not only simulates the danger to the firefighters and victims, but also the environmental catastrophe these types of fires pro…

Revel Seven: New Line Takes Pride in Organic Clothing

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Coming to eco-luxury stores this July is Revel Seven, the new 100% certified organic clothing company by founder Joe Tomlinson and wife Amy. Patriotic and environmental themes adorn each of the tees and the jeans come in vintag…

New Washing Machine Only Uses One Cup of Water

An environmentally friendly washing machine has been developed by the University of Leeds, Britain. The technology has been developed by Professor Stephen Burkinshaw of the University of Leeds. He has been working on this project for the past thirty years. This project had been funded by IP Group, an intellectual property commercialization group. The [...]
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OutBack Power Systems’ SmartRE Grid-Interactive Solution Now Shipping

OutBack Power Systems, Inc., (www.outbackpower.com) a manufacturer of reliable and durable power electronics products for renewable energy applications worldwide, is pleased to announce a new fully integrated renewable energy grid-tie system with battery back-up is now shipping. The company’s Smart Renewable Energy Solution, SmartRE, offers home owners and small businesses a revolutionary solution that allows installers to easily sell and install a grid-tied system that harnesses the sun’s rays to create energy, while simultaneously providing owners the peace of mind of battery back-up, always-on power.

How Communities Grow Free Food (Video)

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Neighbors Come Together for Gardening and Free Produce
Growing your own veggies is great. But the process can be intimidating and time consuming. That’s why it’s so important to help newbies learn new skills and meet like-minded, experienced gardeners. Whether it’s instant veggie gardens by mail or Australian Permablitz’s collaborative urban permaculture gardens, a little community can go a long way. In…

World Speed Record Set by 100% Electric Airplane

Aircrafts are notorious for adding carbon content into the atmosphere because more and more people are choosing this mode of travel. We are trying to reduce carbon emissions on the ground. But we are not giving enough thought to reducing carbon content by aircrafts. Environmentalists are concerned that the figures are bound to reach [...]
Posted in: Electric Cars, Future Energy, Transportation

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