Archive for June, 2010

Toyota has the most fuel efficient line of cars in the US

Toyota has the most fuel efficient line of cars in the USToyota, as reported by Jamie Lendino of ExtremeTech, has the most fuel efficient line of cars in the US, with an average of 29.7 mpg for actual vehicles sold. Results are based on the 2007 model year. Discussion in the forum goes into upcoming […]

Sanyos HIT Solar Cells are a Hit in Italy

Bonn climate talks hold up hope of turning trust into traction in MexicoBonn, Germany EUR WWF says negotiators at UN climate talks in Bonn have missed some important goals, while showing a much stronger performance than in previous rounds. In WWFs view, progress in Bonn was mainly a result of improved team spirit among negotiators, […]

Verizon to Add Almost 600 Hybrid Pickups to its Fleet

‘Green taxes required for green growth.’Environmental tax reform, also known as a “green tax,” is crucial in efforts to solve the world’s environmental problems, particularly climate change.

Verizon to Add Almost 600 Hybrid Pickups to its FleetGoodCleanTech, June 4, 2010 EUR

Increase Renewable Energy Sources EUR Generate More Jobs

Poisoning the Poor with eWaste in GhanaGreen issues are sometimes complex. We need to recycle many things, like electronics, but we certainly don’t want to poison others in the process. Efforts to protect the environment and conserve valuable resources must be coupled with proper health and safety procedures. Unfortunately, just saying this doesn’t make it […]

The voices of a new clean energy future EUR June 14, 2010

New Platinum Could Mean Cheaper, More Efficient Fuel Cells Fuel cells are clean and green cells. They work without polluting the environment. Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that transform the chemical energy of a fuel into electricity generating water as a by-product. Fuel cells are most used in space flights but they can be best […]

Warmer weather bodes well for reservoirs.

Obama: BP will pay for its recklessness.President Barack Obama vowed on Tuesday to compel BP Plc to pay damages for its “recklessness” in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and sought to harness public outrage over the disaster into support for his bid to cut U.S. dependence on fossil fuels.

Warmer weather bodes well for reservoirs.BC […]

Eco-Friendly Planes Designed by MIT-Led Team on the Anvil

Salluit’s future to be built on bedrock foundation.People in Salluit now know what lies ahead for their community on the Hudson Strait, where some buildings have cracked and slipped due to melting permafrost.

Eco-Friendly Planes Designed by MIT-Led Team on the Anvil The NASA Research Program ‘N+3′ has thrown open a challenge for exploring the potential […]

The voices of a new clean energy future EUR June 11, 2010

The voices of a new clean energy future EUR June 11, 2010Sanford News EUR EUR

LEED Us Not into Health Problems

Snowe to propose ocean endowment.More wind turbines, fewer fish, floating islands of trash, and millions of gallons of crude oil in the Gulf of Mexico. With all these developments and many more manifesting in marine waters all over the planet, some observers are calling for Congress to do more to help generate and encourage more […]

Toronto Unveils the Futuristic Farmers Market

John Kerry, Joe Lieberman tout EPA projection on climate bill.Senate authors of a controversial climate change bill heralded EPA modeling results unveiled Tuesday as proof that their plan would have a limited pinch on Americans pocketbooks.

Calling All ATC Design UsersThe Appropriate Technology Collaborative has provided construction drawings of our sustainable, affordable and low cost technologies […]