Archive for October, 2008

Press Release: Environmental Defense Fund Partners with Wal-Mart to Cut Global Shopping Bag Waste

Press Release: Environmental Defense Fund Partners with Wal-Mart to Cut Global Shopping Bag Waste 
(New York - September 25, 2008) Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) will serve as Wal-Mart’s (NYSE: WMT) environmental partner in the Global Plastic Shopping Bag Waste Reduction Commitment that the retailer announced today at the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting. EDF will help […]

Geothermal heating and cooling

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Current oil pricesCurrent oil prices are a hot topic. Find out the real story behind the gas and oil prices.

Geothermal heating and coolingGeothermal heating and cooling systems use the earth to provide […]

This Summer, Be Energy Smart and Turn it Up

Energy Saving Light BulbsEnergy saving light bulbs are a great way to save energy and money. Get the scoop on these new bulbs here.

Solar water fountainsSolar water fountains are beautiful accessories to your home or business that provide their own energy to run. Find the best selection here.

This Summer, Be Energy Smart and Turn it […]

Mile High Million Surpasses 65,000 Trees

Press Release: Governor’s Signing of Green Chemistry Legislation Applauded by Science Advisory Panel Member
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact:
Richard Denison, 202-387-3500, x3348, rdenison@edf.org
Jennifer Andreassen, 202-572-3387, jandreassen@edf.org
 
(Washington, DC – September 29, 2008) California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed landmark green chemistry legislation into law, drawing praise from a member of the Green Chemistry Initiative Science Advisory Panel, Environmental Defense […]

Toyota has the most fuel efficient line of cars in the US

Texas wind energy is growingI see that gas prices are going higher again, and I wonder at the lack of interest in energy alternatives by our country.

California one million solar roofs planArnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation that is designed to have one million solar roofs built in California by 2018.

The Bike Depot Opens April 19Park Hill’s […]

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Solar shinglesSolar shingles are an incredible breakthrough in the solar energy market. They appear to be regular shingles but they contain thin film photovoltaic cells which harness solar power.

Electric motorized scooterElectric motorized scooter from UrbanScooters reviewed. Find out why electric motorized scooters are a great deal.

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Denvers Climate Plan In-Depth: Voluntary Travel Offsets

Honda Civic HybridWe review the Honda Civic Hybrid so you can get the facts before buying. Find out how the Civic hybrid did on our review here.

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 […]

Press Release: Report: Climate Change Affects North Dakota’s Agriculture Industry

How Europe’s New Chemical Rules Affect U.S.Hundreds of companies located in the U.S. produce or import hundreds of chemicals designated as dangerous by the European Union. These chemicals are being produced in the U.S. in large amounts and at many different sites in 37 states. (See tables [PDF] for company, state and chemical listings.)  These […]

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Simple Solar CellsSolar CellsThis interesting article caught my eye.From The Australian: Nail polish and pizza ovens will help provide cheap, clean energy to the world’s poor if Nicole Kuepper has her way.The young PhD student’s MacGuyver-like efforts to create a revolutionary solar cell using everyday items has won two Australian Museum Eureka Prizes - the […]

Why alternative energy is a bad word

Press Release: Report Documents Air Pollution Burden of Big Ships on HoustonFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact:Laura Marbury, 512-786-4960, lmarbury@edf.org or Lacey McCormick, 512-610-7765, mccormick@nwf.org

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(Austin, TX - October 3, 2008) Groundwater Management Area 8, which covers a 45-county swath of Texas stretching from north Austin to the Oklahoma border, […]