Alternative Energy
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Chevrolet to Put Environmental Impact Stickers on All of Their Cars by 2013
Inhabitat &bull Jan 30, 2012
In an unprecedented move in the automotive industry, Chevrolet is about to wear its green heart on its sleeve by putting environmental impact labels on all of its vehicles starting with the 2012 Chevy Sonic and continuing through their full line of 2013 models. The… Full Story »
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Ecotricity's SeaRaser Tidal Power Generator Could be the World's Cheapest Method Of Producing Electricity
Inhabitat &bull Jan 26, 2012
Over the years, scientists have come up with numerous ways to produce renewable energy, however cost has always been a huge barrier to the widespread adoption of clean tech - the economics are still in favor of fossil fuels. However… Full Story »
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Alternative Fuels Smartphone Apps
The Alternative Consumer &bull Jan 24, 2012
A new set of Android-based smartphone apps can help you get off the fossil fuel merry-go-round. California-based Iconosys, Inc. has created its "Alternative Fuels" apps to provide users a GPS guide to the nearest alternative energy refueling stations along any… Full Story »
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Obama's State of the Union: A Big Chance to Stump for Clean Energy & Climate Change
TreeHugger &bull Jan 24, 2012Tonight, Barack Obama will deliver his annual State of the Union Address. In a grand, pomp-filled oratory, he will spend an hour ticking off his administration's triumphs, laying out the nation's still-simmering challenges, and ramping up his reelection bid. There's a lot to cover (though it'd still be nice if he'd take Eliot Spitzer's advice and whittle the thing down to 10 mins), so… Full Story »
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State of the Union 2012 - Parties and Games
EATING LIBERALLY &bull Jan 24, 2012Tonight, as the President takes to the podium in the Capitol, members of Drinking Liberally take to bars across America. This is the 9th year running that Drinking Liberally is hosting State of the Union Watch Parties, and you're invited… Full Story »
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Obama expected to highlight oil, gas production
SmartPlanet News &bull Jan 24, 2012
Tune into the State of the Union address tomorrow evening if you want to see a demonstration of election year political posturing. U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to outline goals to ramp up domestic oil and natural gas production. Obama's reelection campaign recently released a video… Full Story »
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alternative energy - Searaser wave energy device powers on-shore turbine
The Alternative Consumer &bull Jan 23, 2012
British inventor, Alvin Smith, and the British energy company, Ecotricity, are developing a new wave energy device called the Searaser to create electricity by harnessing the power of ocean swells. The basic device consists of (see the video above) a… Full Story »
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Sempra Energy gains speed on Mexico wind energy plant
SmartPlanet News &bull Jan 23, 2012
MEXICO CITY - Just south of the U.S. border, the rocky desert of northern Baja California harbors what has been dubbed one of the best wind resources in the Americas. The wind blows steady in La Rumorosa, or "The Murmuring" - a potential renewable energy goldmine not… Full Story »
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Alternative rock band Cake goes solar with studio
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Jan 18, 2012
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY: Solar panels on the roof of Cake's recording studio. The band's sixth album was recorded using entirely solar energy. A professional recording studio is an impressive sight to behold. Inside the expansive recording rooms, it is extremely hushed… Full Story »
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Alternative rock band goes solar for their studio
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Jan 18, 2012
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY: Solar panels on the roof of Cake's recording studio. The band's sixth album was recorded using entirely solar energy. A professional recording studio is an impressive sight to behold. Inside the expansive recording rooms, it is extremely hushed… Full Story »
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World Future Energy Summit 2012: A Glimmer of Clean Power Through an Oily Sheen
TreeHugger &bull Jan 16, 2012The fifth World Future Energy Summit kicked off in Abu Dhabi today, with headlining speeches from UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, Chinese premier Wen Jiabao, and South Korean prime minister Kim Hwang-sik. WFES is an annual four-day event that draws… Full Story »
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Green Divas Radio Show Links & Resources for the 1.14.12 Show
GreenDivas &bull Jan 14, 2012
Join the Green Divas and our friends at Eco-Friendly Printer and take the weekly KNOW YOUR GREENQUIZ. A new prize awarded every week! Go to our Facebook page find the quiz and weigh in with your answer. The quiz will… Full Story »
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EU Environment Commissioner Says Resource Waste Will Lead To A New Recession
Inhabitat &bull Jan 2, 2012
At first the recession saw a reduction in global emissions as industries around the world made cutbacks - however now, in a bid to survive, many companies are making cheaper, more environmentally damaging choices in order to reduce costs. This… Full Story »
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Really Natural December 2011 Monthly Round Up
Really Natural &bull Jan 2, 2012
Alternative Energy GMO-Free: SunRidge Farms Organic and All Natural Snacks Perfect for Holiday Travel Baby BPA-Free: Pura Stainless Steel Sippy Baby Bottles Beauty Really Natural Skin Care: We LOVE EO! Really Natural Beauty Secrets: John Masters Organic Lavender and Avocado... Full Story »
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Books: Green Design and Architecture
Healthy and Green Living &bull Dec 30, 2011
Hello, I saw this on Care2 and thought you'd like it as well. Care2 is the largest and most trusted information and action site for people who care to make a difference in their lives and the world. Architect Alex… Full Story »
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Alternative Energy: Solar, Wind, Even Human-Powered! Best of 2011
Re-Nest &bull Dec 24, 2011
It's amazing the difference in energy consumption one person can make by changing a couple of things in the home, or by changing a couple of ways of doing things. It's so simple, but multiply that Full Story »
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Apple Looking At Powering MacBooks with Fuel Cells
TreeHugger &bull Dec 22, 2011Apple Insider reports that two Apple patent applications published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office show that the company is interested in fuel cells -- the titles of the applications are "Fuel Cell System to Power a Portable Computing… Full Story »
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The 7 Biggest Celebrity Hits and Misses of 2011
TreeHugger &bull Dec 21, 2011Celebrity support can do a lot for a cause -- whether it means gathering signatures to stop an oil pipeline, raising support to ban barbaric animal practices, or turning vegan baby food into a mainstream option. But celebrity support on the wrong side of an issue can be just as effective -- which is why we've… Full Story »
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Interview: The United by Blue (Movement)
Ecosalon &bull Dec 17, 2011
United by Blue founder Brian Linton, contributes "The Blue Movement" to deepwater explorers like Jacques Cousteau, "an avid diver whose own passion for the underwater world transformed a generation," and to Dr. Sylvia Earle, "whose groundbreaking research continues to inspire a new generation of scientists and discoverers." With Cousteau an obvious pick for inspiring ocean love and research, who are the new Blue Movement pioneers? They're people like Linton and his United by Blue team that not only sell sustainable apparel and jewelry that contribute and support their cause but they get down and dirty themselves and get cleaning. In… Full Story »
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Agenda 21 Wackos On The Move to Stop Smart Growth
TreeHugger &bull Dec 15, 2011This past summer I think about twelve people read my post Agenda 21: The United Nations Threat To Control Our Lightbulbs, Our Lifestyles and Our Lives, where I wrote about how historic preservation, formerly the preserve of conservative types, has morphed into socialist… Full Story »
