Carbon Footprint
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Hyundai unveils i10-based BlueOn electric vehicle in South Korea
AutoBlogGreen &bull 28 Minutes Ago
Hyundai has unveiled the BlueOn, which it claims is South Korea's first full-speed battery electric vehicle (EV). The tiny BlueOn is based on the Hyundai's i10 minicar and was first shown as a prototype at last year's Frankfurt Motor Show when it was called the i10 Electric. The little EV is equipped with a 16.4 kWh lithium-polymer battery pack but other than the capacity, Hyundai hasn't announced details about the battery yet. The pack will probably come from LG Chem, which also supplies lithium polymer energy… Full Story »
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Horticulture RBG
www.rbg.ca via @fiestagardens &bull 32 Minutes AgoOfficially opens September 8, 2010. You're welcome to visit now for a sneak peek. Eating locally grown, seasonal produce is good for you, good for your community, and good for the planet! Visit Veggie Village to discover the many benefits of embracing locally… Full Story »
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Eskom to buy renewable energy plants
www.eco-h2o.co.za via @greenexistence &bull 1 Hour AgoJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's power utility Eskom will start procuring renewable energy projects next month to help ease power shortages in the country and relieve its carbon footprint, it said on Wednesday. The utility said it would start the… Full Story »
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Reducing Carbon Footprint | directoryofkauai
directoryofkauai.net via @dokauai &bull 1 Hour AgoEveryone everywhere has a responsibility to examine their lifestyle decisions, and find opportunities to reduce their individual carbon footprint. Only forty percent of the average American's carbon footprint is due to their direct energy use. The other sixty percent is… Full Story »
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Companies That Reward Employees For Going Green.
The Good Human &bull 2 Hours Ago
If I were ever to go back to working for a corporation again, benefits that include rewards for going green is the type of thing I would be looking for in a salary package. While rewards for going green or reducing one's carbon… Full Story »
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FDNY District #9 Installs Solar Panels | Solar Panels - Green Power
solarpanelspower.net via @1solarguy &bull 3 Hours AgoNew York Fire District FDNY District #9 (Bellevue) installed solar panels on its roof, going cleaner and greener than ever before! The new solar roof array cost taxpayers very little and will save them significantly more over time. FDNY District… Full Story »
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The surprisingly complex truth about planes and climate change | optimum population trust news watch
www.optimumpopulation.org via @TheOPTblog &bull 3 Hours AgoWe hear much about the environmental costs of air travel. The problem is not just that planes burn a lot of fuel and therefore kick out plenty of CO2 per passenger. Just as important are a host of other high-altitude… Full Story »
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The truth about planes and climate change
globlenews.tk via @Mikisandionline &bull 4 Hours AgoWe hear much about the environmental costs of air travel. As our recent QA explained, the problem is not just that planes burn a lot of fuel and therefore kick out plenty of CO2 per passenger. Just as important are a host of other high-altitude impacts, including vapour trails and ozone production, that are usually estimated to cause as much warming as the CO2 itself. Hence we often hear that although air travel accounts for only a small fraction of global emissions (relatively few people can afford to fly), one transatlantic flight can add as much… Full Story »
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Sustainable solutions for getting around town: Alternative transportation - by Judith Willson - Helium
www.helium.com via @gailseymour &bull 5 Hours AgoFinding a sustainable way to get around town is thoroughly worthwhile. Driving around town can contribute heavily to your carbon footprint and the pollution you are responsible for. Air pollution is a serious health problem in modern towns and cities, contributing to a range of heart and lung conditions.… Full Story »
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AUO Named for the First Time to 2010 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index - MarketWatch
www.marketwatch.com via @KC616 &bull 5 Hours AgoHSINCHU, Taiwan, Sept 09, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") /quotes/comstock/13*!auo/quotes/nls/auo (AUO9.14, +0.07, +0.77%) , having been named to the 2009 Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia/Pacific), today announced that it has been further selected as a member of the 2010 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), in addition to 2010 DJSI Asia/Pacific, making it the only pure TFT-LCD manufacturer worldwide to join the Index. This… Full Story »
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Eskom ready to start buying green energy plants - South Africa - The Good News
www.sagoodnews.co.za via @i_landFM &bull 5 Hours AgoA solar panel field in California. Eskom will start investing in renewable energy projects to ease SA's reliance on coal-fired electricity. South Africa's power utility Eskom will start procuring renewable energy projects next month to help ease power shortages in the country and relieve its carbon footprint. The utility said on Wednesday it would… Full Story »
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Peter Lowe Green Power Made Easy - Build Your Own Wind Turbine Review
lifestyle.ezinemark.com via @wind_power_home &bull 5 Hours AgoGreen Power Made Easy is a Do It Yourself guide in making your own solar panels and wind turbines. It has step by step instructions in converting your home into green power for less.Click Here For Green Power Made Easy Instant Access Now! With Green Power Made Easy, even those that are not that handy in building their… Full Story »
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Ikea invests in more wind power plants
www.swedishwire.com via @Greenmillions &bull TodayIkea, the world's biggest home-furnishings retailer, aims to cut its carbon footprint and looks to invest more in wind and solar power and other "green" initiatives. The Swedish company has bought six German wind farms from the Spanish wind turbine… Full Story »
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Carbon Footprint Calculator Online | Calculate Carbon Footprint
www.myice.com via @myice &bull TodayBy completing the Ice carbon calculator you can find out how many tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) you and your family emit annually. To make your carbon footprint easy to understand and to show you how you compare to the… Full Story »
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UK Solar Panels Market Sees Rise in Sales Since Feed in Tariff Scheme
www.sbwire.com via @in_kent &bull TodayThe new UK feed in tariffs schemes were introduced in the United Kingdom in April 2010. It is known as clean energy cash back. These schemes are created to encourage zero or low carbon electricity generation to reduce the carbon… Full Story »
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FT.com / Companies / Retail - Ikea buys six German wind farms
www.ft.com via @Akster &bull TodayIkea has bought six German wind farms from Gamesa, the Spanish wind turbine group, as part of efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of its worldwide chain of flat-pack furniture stores. Full Story »
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A greener way to travel
EcoStreet &bull Today
Eco hostels are springing up everywhere, which is perfect if you're after the fun and friendliness of budget travel as well as keeping your eco-conscience clean on holiday. Travel has huge impact on the environment (think about the carbon footprint of airlines, for one thing) but that doesn't mean you need to make a… Full Story »
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Sustainable Nutrition | Beijingkids Magazine
www.beijing-kids.com via @pounddroper &bull TodayMost people think that living green involves making big lifestyle changes. In fact, making a few simple adjustments is all it takes to benefit the environment and boost our overall wellness. Eat less meat Eating less meat is one of the… Full Story »
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Alternative Energy: The Bloom Box - 60 Minutes - CBS News
www.cbsnews.com via @BeezilDweezil &bull TodayAds pay for the content." BS! We don't need the damn ADS we CAN'T CANCEL or SKIP (which would be nice) and they would still survive without it. Pretty soon everything we click is going to have an ad for… Full Story »
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Green Jobs New York, NY - Energy Efficiency Technical Training Hands-On Internship - Envirolution - SustainLane
www.sustainlane.com via @NYGreenJobs &bull TodayLooking for a green job in the clean energy industry but keep hearing that you need more technical training and/or hands-on experience?? Then this might be the program for you!! Become a part of the emerging Green Collar Economy; learn… Full Story »
