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As Michael Pollan predicted, irradiated spinach is in vogue — at least with the FDA. Some of the fallout, below: >> People aren’t too psyched ’bout nuked spinach, found out BlogHer’s Catherine Morgan in her roundup of women bloggers writing on the topic. The posts she links... (original story)
Posted from ecorazzi.com :: the latest ... 6 hours ago
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As far as Britain’s Royals are concerned, Kate Middleton is looking more and more like a shoe shoo-in as Prince William’s fiancé. It’s only a matter of time — and while the clock is ticking, the Queen would like Middleton to stop waiting for the proposal and actually do some... (original story)
Posted from ecorazzi.com :: the latest ... 6 hours ago
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Ah, reality television! Some blast the genre as proof the end is near, while others swear by its rich, guilty goodness. Me, well I’m somewhere in the middle. In general I think it’s a dangerous thing, but there’s something to be said for its educational and sociological potential. Consider for... (original story)
Posted from TreeHugger 6 hours ago
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Maple Ridge windfarm photo: David Laribee The problem of the United States’ electrical transmission capacity not be ready for a renewable energy big push, in particular the large-scale wind farms planned for the Great Plains, is a subject coming increasingly into the spotlight. The main issue is... (original story)
Posted from ecorazzi.com :: the latest ... 6 hours ago
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We love porn just as much as the next gal or guy — and have a particular soft spot for that which bundles a Prius and Jessica Alba. News out of Australia, however, has got a new made-for-television event being labeled as “Climate Porn”. With a review like that folks, we just had to... (original story)
Posted from ecorazzi.com :: the latest ... 6 hours ago
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Forget Obama, scratch Clinton, and hold off on Biden! This week’s real star popping up all over the Denver area is none other than Daryl Hannah. Ever since we tagged the actress at a fundraiser for Australian Sugar Glider Squirrels, we’ve been able to keep tabs on her whereabouts —... (original story)
Posted from green LA girl 6 hours ago
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A twice-weekly sharing of eco-shwag. Today’s giveaway’s a DVD copy of Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden, the latest documentary film created by Morgan Spurlock of Super Size Me fame. I reviewed Where in the World here. Basically, the “hero” — aka Morgan — picks various chal... (original story)
Posted from Green Daily 6 hours ago
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Filed under: Home, Local, Alternative EnergyWhen I saw that the first sustainable home had been completed by Global Green USA in the historic Holy Cross neighborhood of New Orleans, I called to set up a time to view the house. What I got was a one on one interview and tour with the company's preside... (original story)
Posted from Inhabitat 6 hours ago
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Its almost September and you know what that means: back to school! If you or anyone you know has a child between the ages of of 4 and 10, do we have a back-to-school treat for you. We just spotted the cutest eco-friendly kids’ backpacks ever, and while we’re not personally going back [... (original story)
Posted from Green Daily 6 hours ago
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Filed under: Cars and TransportationThink old-timey trains are the only place you're going to see steam power? That could change. A hybrid engines that incorporate old fashion internal combustion with even older fashion steam power is being developed by Clean Power Technologies.While we frantically ... (original story)
Posted from Grist Magazine 6 hours ago
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Dear Umbra, Could you help me clear up a rumor about cars? I've heard that although hybrids reduce your carbon footprint because they use less gas, the process for mining the nickel in the hybrid batteries produces far more pollution than the process for regular car batteries. So are we really makin... (original story)
Posted from Green Daily 6 hours ago
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Filed under: Celebrities, Movies, TV and Books, ActivismGolly, it must be exhausting to be one of these socially conscious celebrities. Both Brad Pitt and George Clooney are outspoken advocates for the environment. The power of Clooney's suave charm is almost challenged by his insistence on driving ... (original story)
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Filed under: FoodThink recent food price increases are causing some changes in your diet? Poorer Cambodians are switching to rat to because of rising beef prices.Before we all go 'ewwwww', rats has been eaten for a long time in neighboring countries like Thailand and by the Aborigines of Australia .... (original story)
Posted from TreeHugger 6 hours ago
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Image source: author "Honey, can you pick up the kids after work today? And don't forget we have our solar party tonight." Solar party? No, this isn't some full-moon-dance-around-in-the-forest type party. This is the modern version of the tupperware party, for those wanting to go green. Sunset Mag... (original story)
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Filed under: Cars and Transportation, CelebritiesWe're always happy when celebrities make choices to green their lifestyles, even when they're only doing it for the money, right? Apparently, the outrageous gas bill on Sean Combs' private jet has made him re-evaluate his travel priorities. As he flie... (original story)