Are you wishing for a brighter, greener future? I’m writing to introduce you to a cool new contest where NWF is asking kids, what is your green wish? The National … Read more
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Help For The Declining Bee Population — New Plastic Beehive
In the UK they have launched a public program (using uniquely-designed hive boxes) to encourage homeowners and gardeners (even on roof-tops!) to help raise bees to offset recent declines in … Read more
MIT Tackles Making An Electric Car That Recharges In 10 Minutes
The overall practicality of electric vehicle tranportation depends on the speed of battery recharge. Many EVs take six to eight hours. MIT is going for something closer to what people … Read more
McKinsey Report: U.S. Energy-Saving Will Create 600,000 to 900,000 New Green Jobs
The global consulting firm of McKinsey and Company , finds that elevating energy efficiency to a national priority could spur the creation of 600,000-900,000 long-term green jobs and reduce our … Read more
A Tiny Battery That Stores Enough Solar Energy To Run A House For 24 Hours
A new battery is helping to store enough power to greatly improve the overall effectiveness of alternative energy. Times of India reports: “A Utah-based company has found a new way … Read more
Laid-off Auto Workers Re-train for Green Jobs
America’s community colleges are moving toward re-training America’s workforce. One school in Dearborn, Michigan is an example. The Straits Times reports: “In a crowded classroom at Henry Ford Community College, … Read more
Check Out The 330 MPG Hybrid
A interesting new car design could increase mileage tenfold. Forums.nasioc.com reports: “Accelerated Composites, LLC, has designed a two-seat passenger car that will achieve up to 330 MPG and sell for under … Read more
Five Questions: How to Build a Network of Local Farms
July 28, 2009 Laura Hall owns and operates the Refectory, a café housed in the divinity school at Duke University which serves local and sustainable food. We asked Laura how … Read more
