Daily Archives: January 15, 2008

Survey Finds Majority of Americans Do More Than They Realize To Live 'Green'

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. When it comes to doing their part for the environment, Americans may be “greener” than they think – with many participating in more than two “green” activities regularly. A new study entitled “Moving Consumers from Green … Continue reading →

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Can this CEO paint GM green?

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at News.com. Rick Wagoner isn’t likely to win applause from a Greenpeace audience–at least any time soon. As the head of General Motors, Wagoner runs one of the biggest auto companies in the world. But more … Continue reading →

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1930s aircraft an inspiration for 100 mpg cars

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at News.com. EcoMotors is working on a futuristic diesel engine that’s similar in concept to something Charles Lindbergh may have once used.

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The new emerald city

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune. The Detroit Auto Show has been the place where automakers tried to out-muscle each other with mind-boggling horsepower numbers and performance claims. But this year, manufacturers showcasing new cars and new technology … Continue reading →

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Green guilt

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune’s Redeye. Some people have become eco-anxious, perplexed about whether to dry their hands with tree-killing paper towels or energy-wasting hand dryers (greenest solution: pant leg). Others live steeped in eco-guilt, sheepishly loading … Continue reading →

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What to do with your old gadgets

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune. Did the stream of products announced at last week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas leave you with a techno-itch and make everything you own seem outdated? Your old gadgets deserve a … Continue reading →

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Botulism takes fatal toll on thousands of Great Lakes birds

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune. Botulism and the infamous zebra mussel are blamed for killing birds – from gulls to loons – by the thousands

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SciVee

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Laura B.

SciVee allows scientists to upload videos and publish podcasts about their research. From the About page: SciVee is about the free and widespread dissemination and comprehension of science. Created for scientists, by scientists, SciVee moves science beyond the printed word … Continue reading →

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Cape Wind proposal clears big obstacle

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Boston Globe. The nation’s first proposed offshore wind-energy project cleared its most formidable hurdle yesterday as the US Minerals Management Service declared that the wind farm off Cape Cod would have little lasting impact … Continue reading →

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Remediation of Arsenic for Agriculture Sustainability, Food Security and Health in Bangladesh

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full report. This current working paper reports the first successfully implemented field pilot study in the management strategy of arsenic in crop production and for sustainable environment. The final report on the overall arsenic issue in agriculture will … Continue reading →

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