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World’s first solar airplane, Solar Impulse, ready to fly

By Eartheasy, Posted November 26th, 2009

‘Solar Impulse’ passes engine startup and taxiing tests in preparation for initial test flight.

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The top 10 fuel-efficient cars, according to the EPA

By Eartheasy, Posted November 4th, 2009

Nine of the top 10 vehicles in the government’s fuel economy rankings for the 2010 model year are hybrids.

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Your New Car Is Made Of Old Carpet, Milk Jugs, and Ripped Jeans

By John Voelcker, Greencarreports.com, Posted October 27th, 2009

When you think of a brand-new, gleaming, 2010 model car rolling out of your driveway, what materials come to mind?

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Geoengineering – will schemes to reverse global warming do more harm than good?

By James Lovelock, The Guardian, Posted September 29th, 2009

Perhaps we had better use our energies to adapt and leave nature to take its course.

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Can one crisis lead the way to recovery from another?

By Joseph Curtin, Senior Researcher, Institute of International and European Affairs, Dublin, Posted September 14th, 2009

Could the time be ripe to rethink the model of capitalism that has brought us to the brink, and coherently address the systemic flaws that exist?

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Can a car-free suburbia become a reality?

By Lisa Selin Davis, Grist.org, Posted June 29th, 2009

One man in California’s East Bay is attempting to build a new car-free community – and his enthusiasm is catching on.

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Biomimicry: Learning intelligent design from nature

By Greg Seaman, Posted June 15th, 2009

The term ‘biomimicry’ refers to the study of unique, and inherently sustainable, natural systems within each species which may offer solutions to challenges we face today.

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The Hybrid Car That Runs on Air

By Ray Massey, dailymail.co.uk, Posted May 15th, 2009

A car that runs on air is being developed by engineers at a top British university.

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Tree fungus found to produce diesel

By Greg Seaman, Posted May 5th, 2009

Recently discovered fungus is potentially a new source of green energy and scientists are now working to develop its fuel producing potential.

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LED Lighting Update

By Greg Seaman, Posted April 29th, 2009

Latest developments in producing low-cost LED bulbs

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Climate Change Threats Can Be Stabilized

By UCAR, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, Posted April 15th, 2009

Cuts in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Would Save Arctic Ice, Reduce Sea Level Rise

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Global Warming: background

By Greg Seaman, Posted March 27th, 2009

The Union of Concerned Scientists, a group of over two thousand scientists, has concluded that global warming is beyond dispute, and already changing our climate.

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Robotic fish to monitor pollution

By The Associated Press, Posted March 24th, 2009

Robotic fish will patrol the harbor of Gijon, in northern Spain, to monitor pollution levels.

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Geoengineering: Time to get serious?

By Marc Gunther, Posted March 18th, 2009

Imagine a fleet of 1,500 remote-controlled, wind-powered ships, sailing the world’s oceans, spewing salt water into the air to whiten clouds, so they block more of the sun…

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Global Warming / Climate Change: What we can do about it

By Greg Seaman, Posted March 3rd, 2009

Climate Change is the most serious problem we face in the 21st century. Future generations are depending on us to do whatever we can to turn things around.

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