Archive for September, 2008

How wind turbines work

Solar power trash cansSolar powered trash cans are now a reality in Santa Cruz. They use solar power to compact trash, but is this a good thing?

Press Release: Renewable Energy Expert Joins Environmental Defense Fund
 
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Media Contact:
Laura Williamson, Environmental Defense Fund, 512.691.3447-w or 512.828.1690-c or lwilliamson@edf.org
 
(AUSTIN, TX – September 3, 2008) Colin Meehan […]

Take 5 for the Environment

Energy Day and Night from Solar/Fuel Cell CombinationSplitting Water by efficient, catalyzed electrolysis to give hydrogen and oxygen gases, and combining this with solar cells for the generation of electricity; See video link.

Press Release: New Report Outlines Potential Threats to South Llano River
 
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Contact:  Tyson Broad, Environmental Defense Fund, 325.248.3137 or Laura Marbury, Environmental […]

2007 Hybrid Cars

Free Solar Panel.SortaEveryone wants a free solar panel. We’ll show you how to get one that will give you a return on your investment.

What is peak oil?Have you heard of peak oil, but you don’t know what it is or means? See why peak oil has the world cringing with fear.

Ethanol FuelEthanol fuel is a […]

Home energy woes

Press Release: President Bush to Consider New Ocean National Monuments, Could Create Worlds Largest Protected Area
 
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Contact:
Katharine Burnham, 202/572-3335, kburnham@edf.org
 
(Washington D.C. – August 25, 2008) President Bush today took a critical step towards establishing an unprecedented ocean conservation legacy.  In a memo sent to cabinet secretaries, the […]

Poisoning the Poor with eWaste in Ghana

Denvers Climate Plan In-Depth: Voluntary Travel OffsetsHere on the Greenprint blog, we’re taking a closer look at each of the 10 recommended strategies from Denver’s recently-released draft climate action plan. Today: an overview of Item 3, which suggests promoting programs for voluntary purchases of certified carbon offsets:“Provide the opportunity to pay a small voluntary fee, […]

Hybrid cars beat high gas prices

Solar technology in AustraliaSolar power is not new to Australia, but the incredible solar technology used to power satellites in orbit is not.

Hybrid cars beat high gas pricesHybrid cars can save you gas and money but should you still buy a hybrid vehicle?

Solar power garden lightsSolar power garden lights are cheap, long-lasting, and more energy […]

The Great Warming

The Great WarmingThe Great Warming is a moving documentary film about global warming that urges action on climate change and ecological issues.

Bush Lifts Ban on Off-Shore DrillingIn a move destined to have no effect whatsoever on gasoline prices in the near term, and possibly ever, President Bush lifted the ban on offshore drilling. This follows […]

Press Release: As Katrina Anniversary Looms, South Louisianans Say Coastal Erosion is More Serious Concern than Crime, Economy

Solar powered wi-fiThrough solar powered wi-fi, Green Wi-Fi is trying to bring Internet access to schools in developing countries.

Press Release: Local Groundwater Managers at Critical Planning Point for Trinity Aquifer
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Contact:
Laura Marbury, Environmental Defense Fund, 512-691-3430-w
 
Media Contact:
Laura Williamson, Environmental Defense Fund, 512.691.3447-w or 512.828.1690-c or lwilliamson@edf.org
 
(AUSTIN, TX – Aug. 19, 2008) The Trinity Aquifer faces […]

Hybrid car information

Hybrid car informationThe best source for hybrid car information is at EnergyRefuge.com. Make sure that you get the hybrid info that you need.

The Bike Depot Opens April 19Park Hill’s newest resource for active living is opening soon. The Bike Depot provides Park Hill residents and neighbors opportunities to earn used bikes, become skilled at repairing […]

Art Directors Club Recognizes Greenprint Denver

Green FuelWhat is green fuel and what will it do for the future of America? We are not headed where we think we are.

Green Jobs Act, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block GrantThe website 1sky.org reports thatCongress is now deciding which federal programs will be funded in 2009. Among those programs are the Green Jobs Act, […]