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| Filed Under: | Lifestyle / Green Living | |
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| Archived Since: | April 22, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Honda extracts rare earth metals from used hybrid batteries, turns them into new batteries
Despite their name, rare earth metals aren't actually that rare, but they are important for a variety of green technologies.
Student designed Solar Garage produces energy, grows food too
This smart redesign of the common garage uses solar power to optimize the charging of electric vehicles and the germination of food crops.
Nanoscale artificial leaf can extract hydrogen from water with just sunlight
Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has shown what they call the "first fully integrated nanosystem for artificial photosynthesis".
Out of 11,944 peer-reviewed climate papers, 97.2% agree on man-made global warming
Like in Groundhog Day, we have to relive the same day over and over again, not to become a better person and get the girl, but to break through the public perception that somehow there's still a scientific debate on global warming.
Buycott app helps keep your money out of the hands of Monsanto, Koch Bros., and more
This app helps you put your money where your mouth is by only buying products from companies that reflect your principles.
Cats are going extinct: 12 most endangered feline species
It is Endangered Species Day and we are acknowledging it by bringing attention to these feline species that are on the verge of disappearing.
Creamy potato, leek and roasted poblano pepper soup [Vegan]
A different spin on the classic favorite potato leek soup, this version has a bit extra flavor, in the form of roasted poblano.
The green 3D printing materials we’ve been waiting for
Although the technology has quickly become quite sophisticated, the materials used in 3D printers have been slow to catch up... Until now.
Happy Eightieth Birthday, Tennessee Valley Authority
It may be old, dirty and coal powered now, but it was once a vision of a brighter future, was a giant stimulus project and helped win WWII.
Want healthier tomatoes? Grow ‘em with LEDs
Recent research shows that growing tomatoes indoors with LEDs produces more nutrient-rich fruit than when growing with fluorescent lights.
London's top gardens pictured in one charming book
If you are visiting London this summer, or just like garden porn, this is the book for you.
A solar-powered tablet made for the backcountry
World's first solar-powered back-country survival tablet -- this revolutionary tablet is engineered for the most extreme of outdoor situations so you can stay safe while staying off the grid.
Kindhearted cop halts traffic pursuit to escort a family of ducks off the road (Video)
Who says the motto "to protect and serve" only apply to people?
May 17 is Bike to Work Day! No excuses this year!
If you already commute to work on your bike, that's great, just keep doing what you do. But if you don't, it's a great time to give it a try and see why so many swear by it.
Comedy video spoofs Facebook's Keystone XL support
With Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg facing criticism for supporting Keystone XL pipeline, a comedy duo mocks Facebook "Mess" Everything Up Department.
Fewer trees means less rain, decreased hydropower
A new study published by The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences serves as a great example of the interconnectedness of nature and how human activity can disrupt life-sustaining systems.
Lobster Boat Successfully Blockades 40,000 Ton Coal Shipment
Yesterday, two activists moored their tiny lobster boat infront of a giant coal tanker, successfully halting the delivery of 40,000 tons of central Appalachian coal.
15 Easy recipes for eating local and vegetarian in May
These recipes are simple and delicious -- and they'll help you feel proud about your food's small carbon footprint.
No-petroleum sunglasses crafted from castor bean oil
Plastic is all around us. Zeale of Boulder, Colorado has found a way to made high-grade optical lenses out of plant-based materials. They are made from castor oil, that old bane of childhood.
International Coastal Cleanup removed 10 million pounds of trash from the world's beaches
Last September, more than 550,000 volunteers in 97 countries gathered on beaches and along waterways around the globe with one goal in mind -- to clean things up.