Entries tagged “Pollution”
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New nanomaterial doubles CO2 storage
By Jozef Winter for ecogeek
French researchers look to nanotech to sequester carbon from the atmosphere/ Read full post »
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The asthma and car connection
By Mel Peffers for climate411
Tailpipe exhaust isn't just a waste of gas and bad for the environment -- it may cause asthma in children too. Read full post »
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Landfill gas will fuel garbage trucks
By Peg Fong for ecogeek
A new project in California will liquefy waste gases into clean-burning vehicle fuel. Read full post »
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Plug-ins beat your average car
By Benjamin Jones for ecogeek
Even if juiced by a coal power plant, an electric car is cleaner than a gas guzzler. Read full post »
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We've come a long way, baby
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Taking a moment to reflect on how far we've come in the past 12 months. Read full post »
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Inside 'The Story of Stuff'
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Annie Leonard's short film is making a big impact. Read full post »
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5 ways to turn CO2 into cash
By Benjamin Jones for ecogeek
Dozens of start-ups seek to do something clean, green, and profitable with the filthy output of coal power plants. Read full post »
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6,000 gal. of water to light a bulb?
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Turning on the switch doesn't just produce CO2, it uses a ton of water in the power plants, according to a new study. Read full post »
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Don't save your pennies
By Hank Green for ecogeek
It may be greenwashing, but putting those pennies back in circulation will save a little green in the long run. Read full post »
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The greenest way to die
By Magnus Hølvold for ecogeek
Burial or cremation require harsh chemicals. Want to leave a truly light carbon footprint in the afterlife? Consider liquification. Read full post »
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Staggering video of our nation exhaling CO2
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Scientists illuminate the atmospheric emissions of our daily lives. Read full post »
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Green garbage trucks make a dirty job cleaner
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Volvo introduces two hybrid dump trucks in Sweden. Read full post »
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Carectomy week in review
By Joshua Liberles for ecogeek
The alterna-transport blog looks at parking, ethanol, and congestion pricing. Read full post »
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Trash-talk radio
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
NPR takes out the garbage with a four-part series on getting rid of junk. Read full post »
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Shoes and your carbon footprint
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Do we have to walk barefoot if we want to tread lightly on the earth? Not necessarily. Read full post »
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Cleaner, but at what price?
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Organizers of the Beijing Games are billing the event as green. Here's a closer look at the claim. Read full post »
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Clean, green sweep
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Wipe out the winter blahs with eco-friendly spring cleaning products, both ones you can make and ones to buy. Read full post »
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How much will it cost to save the world?
By Tony Kreindler for climate411
Two recent reports look at the economic price for reducing pollution. And it's surprisingly small, especially when you consider the return on investment. Read full post »
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China's outta the bag
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
According to the Environmental News Network (via Reuters), the biggest maker of supermarket-style plastic bags in China is shutting down. Read full post »
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How long do greenhouse gases last?
By Lisa Moore for climate411
You may not realize it, but the greenhouse gases we emit today can stay in the atmosphere for decades, centuries, or even millennia. Read full post »
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Kitty litter: A green conundrum
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
A cat lover thinks twice before switching brands -- and shares what she discovers. Read full post »
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How sweet is that message?
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Three reasons why Valentine's conversation hearts are not eco. Read full post »
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How green do those roses grow?
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
How to avoid handing your sweetie a handful of pesticides in that bouquet. Read full post »
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Five ways to bring back the night
By Cher Seruto for amorylovins
Light pollution blocks our view of the stars -- and wastes energy. Here are some easy ways to help reduce it. Read full post »
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Time to act, not despair
By Nat Keohane for climate411
Our best hope? To harness the power of market forces by establishing firm caps on greenhouse gas emissions. Read full post »
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How to use less gas
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