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Archive for August 4th, 2006

Higher Hybrid Puchases in the United States

The Green Car Congress is reporting that U.S. sales of hybrids top 25,000. This is good news, because it means less pollution. GCC points out that SUV sales have decreased, which is good news in itself considering the mayor of London thinks SUV drivers are idiots.
“Buoyed by strong results for the Prius and the Camry [...]

August 4th, 2006
Topic: Environment, Transportation Tags: , , , ,

TXT MSG not :( for ppl

A Canadian research team have concluded that text messaging does not negatively impact the grammar of Canadian teens. It looks like people are just getting more creative with their use of language, which ultimately proves a better understanding of words as a whole.
“New research from linguists at the University of Toronto suggests that instant [...]

August 4th, 2006
Topic: Good Fact, Technology Tags: , , , ,

Simpsons Author Joins the Green Room

The Green Room is a BBC series of opinion based articles about environmental issues. In a recent issue George Meyer, long time writer for the Simpsons, talks about his take on humainty and our struggle to save the environment. I found it to be really poignant and funny.
 ”Let’s be real: even a well-planned move to Jupiter [...]

August 4th, 2006
Topic: Environment, Mind Space Tags: ,