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Hybrid engine could go retro with steam power

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)

Ask Umbra: On hybrid myths

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)

DNC: The Dean of the Party

By Kate SheppardI caught one question on energy policy with Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean yesterday at a barbecue. Dean touted Democratic plans to support renewable energy, and cheered the inclusion of corporations like WalMart in the renewables sector. "The new American economy is IT, i... (original story)

Brad Pitt and George Clooney - doing double duty in Venice

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)

Rats increasingly popular on Asian menus

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)

Evite Alert: Solar Party and You're Invited

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)

Energy Crisis: Diddy ditches private jet to fly commercial

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)

Where to recycle that old phone book

Filed under: Home, TipsWe've talked about signing up to not receive phone books and statistics showing that people actually still use them but what can you do with the stack you have lying around at home? Yellow Pages and Keep America Beautiful have teamed up to offer phone book recycling in some ar... (original story)

Sustainable hotel keys at the DNC

Filed under: News, Polit-ecoDid you ever return home from a stay at a hotel with the key in your back pocket? You are not alone. Those plastic key cards get tossed in the trash and never thought of again. The average 200 room hotel goes through 12,000 plastic keys annually. That means that roughly 1... (original story)

Get the grime off your greens with veggie wash

Filed under: FoodWhen I was six, two hippies lived across the street from us. David and Tina shared overalls, had an organic garden and the same haircut. Even at that young age I found them both horrifying and fascinating.One day Tina gave me an apple that she'd washed with soap, the residue of whic... (original story)

Nike's Olympic designs make strides

Filed under: Fashion, Gadgets and Tech, FitnessAlthough Beijing's environmental efforts might not have been earnest enough, and won't be continued post-games, the changes and innovations made by another entity that is hardly known for its green, socially conscious track record are here to stay. Nike... (original story)

New Wal-Mart stores in Canada cut energy use by 30%

Filed under: Local, News, GreenTechSometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction, and the unimaginable actually comes to pass right before your eyes. What minor miracle am I referring to? That's right, I'm talking about the fact that Wal-Mart might soon be the greenest store on your block -- especia... (original story)

Trek Against Trash

Filed under: ActivismWould you walk 2,174 miles to show how serious you are about recycling? Yeah, me either. But Jordan Price, aka Bearfoot and Carlie Roberts would. Jordan just completed hiking the Appalachian Trail on their Trek Against Trash. (Carlie made it to Pennsylvania before having to stop... (original story)

One thousand puppies rescued from W. Virginia puppy mill

Filed under: NewsMore than 1,000 dogs were rescued from a West Virgina puppy mill over the weekend. The kennel, Whispering Oaks in Parkersburg, surrendered the dogs to the Humane Society after sheriff's deputies searched the facility. The dogs were mostly purebred dachshunds. The Humane Society says... (original story)

Barack's Biofueled Endorsement, 7 Sea Turtle Species and $40 Bottled Water

Major ethanol producer, The American Corn Grower's Association, endorses Barack Obama. Green Packs gives the low-down on the seven endangered living species of sea turtles. Sustainablog exposes the ugly truth behind Hollywood's Bling bottled water. TriplePundit explores the potential of agave-t... (original story)



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