Top 10 Solar Technologies to Watch Out For
Solar power technology is moving forward by leaps and bounds, with some new advancements being built out into usable installations virtually every day. Design concepts once thought to be ‘pie in the sky’ ideas are being implemented, and making a simple solar panel array look like old-school technology.
$5 Billion for Burma Military Regime comes from Chevron, Total
A gas project of Chevron and Total is responsible for major funding of the military junta in Myanmar, allowing Burmese generals to accumulate billions of dollars in Singapore banks, and human rights abuses have been linked to the Yadana Pipeline, says human rights group EarthRights.
EarthRights claims that both Total and Chevron have tried to dismiss the abuses, which include forced labor and killings, by Myanmar troops along the Yadana Pipeline. The group also maintains that the $4.8 billion in revenue from the project has allowed the ruling military junta to continue to exist.
Get Outside Even After School Starts
Once school starts, sports and band practice begins, and vacations are over, it seems there is never enough time in the day to just get outside with our kids.
I’m a firm believer in getting lots of nature time - anything, as long as it includes plenty of fresh air, surrounded by trees and plants and dirt. The National Wildlife Federation’s campaign, “Be Out There” has a list of 10 ways to get outside, even after school starts.
Lose 30 Pounds with Facebook and Native Energy
Take part in the “weight loss” challenge from Native Energy and you can lose 30 pounds while helping to build the greenest town in America.
“Our ‘weight‐loss’ challenge is a simple, fun way to get people thinking about how they can easily join in the
fight against global warming.” Regina Farrell, Native Energy
Bahamas Outlaws Killing of All Sea Turtles
The Bahamas Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources gives full protection to all marine turtles found in Bahamian waters, outlawing the killing, possession, and sale of the turtles.
Wegmans Grocery Gets $1 Million Grant for Fuel Cell Technology
Wegmans Food Markets is the recipient of a $1 million grant from the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) to install material handling equipment powered by hydrogen fuel cells at its Retail Service Center in Pottsville, Pa.
Fashionable Activism and Fundraising: I’m Tired of Coal
Tell the world how you feel about our dirty coal addiction by wearing your message right on your arm: I’m Tired of Coal.
Going Green in the Bedroom: Astroglide’s Video Contest
Everybody does it.
Now do it a little greener, make a 2 minute video and win a chauffeured night on the town for two, compliments of Astroglide, along with two gift baskets full of sexy, eco-friendly goodies and Astroglide gear to spice up the night.
Announcing the Top 10 Green Toys Test: Nominate Your Favorite Eco Friendly Toy
The search is on for the Top 10 Eco Friendly Toys of 2009, and we need your help!
Goddard Systems, Inc. and EcoChildsPlay are proud to sponsor the Second Annual Eco-Friendly Toy Test, which will evaluate the best green toys for preschool and early elementary-aged children based on the creative, child-engaging qualities, the interactive qualities, the price, and the eco friendliness of the product.
Coal Strip Mine Would Destroy Salmon Streams in Cook Inlet
PacRim Coal’s plan to strip mine coal right through 11 miles of salmon-bearing streams in Alaska would destroy critical wetlands and headwater streams beyond the point of restoration, according to three new studies by scientists.
The salmon fisheries along the Chuit River would be severely damaged, so much so that the researchers say that restoration would be “virtually impossible”.