The Most Efficient Cars
Many of us depend on the personal auto on a daily basis in order to get from one place to another. The personal auto plays a major role in our…
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Will Philips’ Prizewinning Light Bulb Shine on Earth Day?
Yahoo Finance featured an article a few days ago about the $10 million winning light bulb by Philips. Set to coincide with the celebration of Earth Day this month, Philips’ prize…
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High Speed Rail And Its Viability
It’s well documented and known that the Obama Administration launched dreams of a high speed rail line in California as well as in DC (for the whole country actually). The…
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The Costa Concordia Tragedy and Environmental Dangers
The Costa Concordia is a ticking time bomb. The ship lying on its side, vulnerable to harsh waters and the elements, could potentially leak dangerous oil into the ocean at…
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Tracking Footprints
A footprint is more than an impression on a yielding surface. It’s a record of pressure, direction, and identity. Just as different animals have different tracks, so people from all…
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Thrift Shopping Thrills and Benefits
As a young teenager growing up I remember going with my mom to a thrift shop and thinking that buying other peoples stuff was a little less than unsanitary or…
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Desertification in Africa
Desertification – the spreading of conditions akin to desert-like climates in arid or semi-arid areas, due to loss of agriculturally productive soils, overgrazing, or climate change. Over the summer I had…
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Ways to Reuse Old Shoes
Has your old rubber slippers seen better days? Is that pair of sneakers due for retirement? We all have outstanding footwear that have served our feet and carried our body…
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Vertical Farming as Local, Urban Food Network
Planning for the future in which the environment and efficiency are just as, if not more important, than cost requires a different mode of thinking. We have to look at…
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Hybrid Only Parking
Green businesses and companies are starting to realize that going green is cool and that something should be done to promote the environment. If you happen to be a green-friendly…
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