Daily Archives: July 7, 2008

New Cow Fat Motor Oil Biodegrades in Days

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at EcoGeek. Green Earth Technologies, creator of organic engine products, has released their new automotive lubricant to its G-Oil line, a 10W-30 that has set a new biodegradability standard. The oil biodegraded over 90% in a … Continue reading →

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Why Fly When You Can Float?

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. As the cost of fuel soars and the pressure mounts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, several schemes for a new generation of airship are being considered.

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Video: Sexy Green Car Show 2008

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Laura B.

View the video at Smart Planet. Get up and close and personal with the UK’s hottest eco motors in this video from the Sexy Green Car Show. We nipped down to Cornwall’s Eden Project to see the show and ferret … Continue reading →

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Some nifty environmental web sites

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Laura B.

The Ecology Global Network aggregates ecology video, audio, news, and feature stories from around the web. Ecology TV will be particulary useful for teachers looking for claroom video. Biodiversity Hotspots, maintained by Conservation International, details the richest and most threatened … Continue reading →

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Brownout

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Forbes. What happens when you don’t build more power plants? Get ready for spiking electricity rates, brownouts and even blackouts as demand soars

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Low Impact Living: 10 Ways to Cut Home Energy Consumption

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Sustainablog. The heat of summer is coming, and that means many of us are about to crank up the AC, make an extra batch of ice, and generally burn energy like it’s our job. But … Continue reading →

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As Gas Prices Soar, Elderly Face Cuts in Aid

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. With fuel costs rising, agencies that provide meals or transportation for senior citizens are struggling.

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Green Products Gain From New Price Equation

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Wall Street Journal. Consumers typically have paid a premium for environmentally friendly products. But with soaring energy prices pushing up the price of mainstream goods, green products are becoming just as — or even … Continue reading →

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B.C. carbon tax kicks in on Canada Day

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story from the CBC. British Columbians will pay more at the gas pump as the provincial government’s carbon tax on all fossil fuels takes effect Tuesday. The carbon tax, introduced in the Feb. 19 budget, taxes carbon-based … Continue reading →

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Solution, or Mess? A Milk Jug for a Green Earth

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. A simple change to the design of the gallon milk jug keeps the milk fresher and holds costs down.

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