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Archive for May 11th, 2006

Non-Plastic, Plastic Bags

Around the World nearly on trillion platic bags are produced each year. A vast majority of those bags end up in landfills. Now, more than ever, large companies are noticing how much of an impact they are having on the environment and working to change that. Mountain Equipment Co-Op is one great example. As a [...]

May 11th, 2006
Topic: Environment Tags: None

Want $10 Million?

Apparently, the White House has launched the H-prize and it is not for a hydrogen bomb, it’s for a hydrogen car!
“This is an opportunity for a triple play,” said bill sponsor Rep. Bob Inglis, R-S.C., citing benefits to national security from reduced dependence on foreign oil, cleaner air from burning pollution-free hydrogen and new [...]

May 11th, 2006
Topic: Energy, Environment, Technology Tags: None

European Cities Pledge to Pass Less Gas

A group of European cities have partnered with indigenous organizations in the rain-forest to combat CO2 emissions. The cities have pledged to cut their 1990 emissions per capita in half. It looks like the cities will concentrate on mainly transportation.
“The Climate Alliance of European Cities with Indigenous Rainforest Peoples is Europe’s largest city network dedicated [...]

May 11th, 2006
Topic: Environment, International Events Tags: None