September 29th, 2007
Upcoming Green Events & Workshops
Annual Renewable Energy From Organics Recycling (Oct 1-3) Indianapolis, IN
States champion renewable power, fuels, landfill gas recovery; project development, financing trends; energy production from food processing, industrial organics; anaerobic digester start-ups. Presented by Biocycle. (610) 967-4135 ext 21
Hands-On Biodiesel Workshop (Oct 1-5) Pittsboro, North Carolina
Learn the fundamentals of this alternative fuel […]
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September 28th, 2007
Iceland phasing out fossil fuels for clean energy
Iceland may be best known for world-famous musical export Bjork but there’s a new star quickly gaining this island nation worldwide acclaim — clean energy. For more than 50 years Iceland has been decreasing its dependence on fossil fuels by tapping the natural power all around this rainy, […]
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September 27th, 2007
Blogging has become a tool of the people, evident today in the images and accounts that seep out of Burma. The power of the internet and the voice of the blogger can’t be denied as Burma cyber-dissidents crack censorship to reveal protests of a scale that has not been seen in the military-ruled country for […]
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September 26th, 2007
Many of us struggle with an awareness that the world’s oceans are threatened but often wonder what we, as individuals, can do. The oceans are vast, mysterious and complex. Even those who study them will never run out of new discoveries or understanding. But there are actions that make a difference.
Conservation Magazine has compiled an […]
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September 25th, 2007
They sip fuel, turn heads and can fit into parking spaces like nobody’s business - it’s the Smart ‘fortwo’ from Mercedes Car Group. These four-wheel cuties first made waves in the US at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, teasing the crowds and press that it would be “coming to America in […]
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September 24th, 2007
Reuters ran an article last week Pesticide exposure linked to asthma in farmers that outlined a US study where researchers found “Exposure to several commonly used pesticides appears to increase the risk of asthma…The main finding was that a history of high pesticide exposure was associated with a doubling of asthma risk.” It makes sense: […]
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September 22nd, 2007
Upcoming Green Events & Workshops
Utility Interactive Photovoltaics (Sept 24-28) Fontana, California
Learn how to design and install code compliant PV systems to safely produce electricity to tie into the utility’s grid. This workshop provides a strong foundation for people wanting to find employment in this market. Presented by Solar Energy International. Contact Matthew Harris (970) 963 […]
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September 21st, 2007
I’ll admit I was addicted to takeout when I lived near Baja Cafe, an amazing little gift to those with a thing for burritos and fresh smoothies. The funny thing is that while Baja had plenty of seats, great ambiance and welcomed B.Y.O.B. diners, I never sat down. Shameful waste as I could’ve spared a […]
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September 21st, 2007
Vermont Wins Legal Victory Over Automakers: Benchmark Ruling Gives Individual States More Leeway to Set Emissions Standards:
Vermont and other states scored a victory on Wednesday in their battle to get automakers to comply with rules aimed at reducing global warming. State rules on greenhouse gas emissions don’t conflict with federal mileage standards and automakers should […]
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September 20th, 2007
No Impact Man is making a presence tomorrow first on Good Morning America to talk about the benefits of biking and then off to “park” it - make a nice little green space where a car would be - right on a New York City street. In New York on Friday? Go visit him and […]
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