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September 13, 2007

Solar powered planes record

A lightweight solar powered plane built by UK firm Qinetiq has beaten the world record for an unmanned flight. The Zephyr stayed in the air for 54 hours, which means that this solar powered plane actually stayed in the air through two nights. This is a great achievement for the company, but there was just one slight problem with the record flight, the people that maintain the world records failed to show because they say that they were given t , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Filed by David Allen at September 13th, 2007 on 2:00 pm under Alternative Energy, Eco Friendly, Eco Travel, Solar Power | 1 comment | | Suggest A Site

Google to buy green cars

We have seen that Google have been spending their money on some pretty impressive eco friendly project, like solar panels etc, but now they have gone and spent even more cash on eco friendly ideas, such as the $10 million they have just spent on eco friendly cars. They are also planning to invest another $10 million in eco friendly or green start up businesses, and $2 million to go into researching eco friendly transports, like electric and hyb , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Filed by David Allen at September 13th, 2007 on 12:00 pm under Alternative Energy, Arts and Entertainment, Eco Friendly, Green Business | No comments | | Suggest A Site

September 12, 2007

Solar powered shed or garage light

Ideal for any outside building, as wiring is not necessary, the solar panel is fixed onto the side of the building and the small strip light is then placed inside where the light is needed. The device is charged up during the daylight hours and will give around five hours worth of light, which is pretty good really. Dimensions: 7″ H x 23.25″ W x 6″ D Features: No outside electrical wiring needed Compass for easy solar panel adj , , , , , , , , ... More

Filed by David Allen at September 12th, 2007 on 8:00 am under Alternative Energy, Eco Friendly, Solar Power | No comments | | Suggest A Site

September 10, 2007

Incentives and Rebates on Energy Star Products

Are you in the market for an Energy Star home appliance, electronic, or office equipment? You might already know that Energy Star is a series of energy-efficient products created with efficiency in mind and approved by the EPA. But what people don’t know is that there are rebates and incentives available from a variety of Energy Star manufacturers that are either mail-in or instant and can provide you with significant savings on your purch , , , , , , , , ... More

Filed by Missy at September 10th, 2007 on 12:20 pm under Alternative Energy, Conservation, Deals Discounts Sales, Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly, Energy Efficient, Home and Garden, Wind Energy, Zero Emissions | No comments | | Suggest A Site

September 9, 2007

Green Festival, San Francisco

36,000 attended last years Green Festival in San Francisco. This is the festival dedicated to green living and sustainable practice and this year the Green Festival, is scheduled for the weekend of November 9th. One of the great ways to learn about green living and meet other greenies is with trade shows, expos, fairs, and/ or festivals. This year the fest promises not to disappoint. Read below for the event summary. Site Description: “Joi , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Filed by Missy at September 9th, 2007 on 7:18 pm under Alternative Energy, Arts and Entertainment, Buy Local, Conservation, Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly, Ecology, Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficient, Fair Trade, Fashion and Beauty, Food, Fuel Efficient, Fun and Games, Green, Green Business, Green Design, Green Events, Green Fairs Festivals Expos, Green Ideas, Green News, Green Tips, Green Transportation, Home and Garden, Local, Re-use, Recycle, Reduce, Science and Technology, Socially Responsible, Solar Power, Soy, Sustainability, Sweat-Shop Free, Technology, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wind Energy, Zero Emissions | 4 comments | | Suggest A Site

Hy-Drive is the Answer to Emission Problems

In the world where transportation has been deemed one prime source of harmful greenhouse gas emissions, the research for aids and assistance from technology enhanced firms to answer the growing pollution problems today has become one of the main goals. Hy-Drive is an energy technology firm that focuses on hydrogen for power, eliminating the usual problems of gas emissions while at the same time maintain the needed power in most vehicles today. W , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Filed by Brian Yalung at September 9th, 2007 on 6:28 am under Alternative Energy, Eco Friendly, Energy Efficient, Fuel Efficient, Green Ideas, Green Transportation, Greenhouse Gas, Health and Well-being, Video Clips, Zero Emissions | No comments | | Suggest A Site

September 8, 2007

Catamaran on a mission

This futuristic looking craft has been designed with a mission in mind, that is to draw attention to the problems that threaten the oceans, these are mainly those created by man, like pollution, wildlife, fish stocks and habitat damage. The craft has low fuel consumption, soft hulls and leaves a minimal wake behind, which is very important in order to protect wildlife habitats. Source [Good Clean Tech] Alternative Energy, Alternative Energy, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Filed by David Allen at September 8th, 2007 on 2:00 pm under Alternative Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Eco Friendly, Ocean | No comments | | Suggest A Site

September 6, 2007

7 Driving Tips to Save on Fuel

There are two ways in which you can save the environment when it comes to transportation. Your choice of transportation mode and style of driving is what affects fuel usage and expenses. Sure some people can run out right now and buy themselves a sweet and eco friendly electric car, but not many can afford to purchase the latest green car. So what CAN you do? Here are 7 Tips to Better Fuel Economy For Your Non-Green Car. Drive in the highest , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Filed by Missy at September 6th, 2007 on 11:26 am under Alternative Energy, Conservation, Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly, Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficient, Fuel Efficient, Green Tips, Green Transportation, Greenhouse Gas, Hybrids, Reduce, Science and Technology, Zero Emissions | 3 comments | | Suggest A Site

Planet Relief cancelled by the BBC

It was supposed to be a night of stars and serious thoughts about what is happening to our planet, yet today we find the controversial Planet Relief tv event of the year has been cancelled by two of the top executives, the begin it goes beyond the remit of the BBC to produce a programme of this nature. The comes from the airing of the Live Earth event, this took over the whole channel and lasted all day long, which is not what the BBC is suppose , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Filed by David Allen at September 6th, 2007 on 8:00 am under All Natural, Alternative Energy, Climate Change, Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly | No comments | | Suggest A Site

September 5, 2007

Banking on Authentic Green Power and Products

Thanks to the continuing and growing popularity of green awareness and practices in the world today, some sectors have seen this as an opportunity to cheat people into believing that they are potential and compliant groups as well. Not that it is hard to distinguish them because they have the proper tags and ratings. The matter of a large chunk of the consumers not being totally aware of what is authentic or not is really the issue at hand. Esp , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Filed by Brian Yalung at September 5th, 2007 on 9:08 pm under Alternative Energy, Conservation, Green News, Green Tips, Health and Well-being, Renewable Resources, Solar Power, Wind Energy | No comments | | Suggest A Site

September 4, 2007

State Incentives for Energy Efficiency Projects and Products

Are you wanting to know which incentives your state offers for your next energy efficient project or purchase? Bob’s Solar Project There is a database which offers this information and it is organized by state, it is called DSIRE, which stands for Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency. Click on your home state in the map provided on the homepage and it will display all incentives available to you, including: federal i , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Filed by Missy at September 4th, 2007 on 4:45 pm under Alternative Energy, Conservation, DIY, Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly, Energy Efficient, Green, Green Tips, Renewable Resources, Science and Technology, Socially Responsible, Wind Energy, Zero Emissions | No comments | | Suggest A Site

Eco friendly flying car

Sounds pretty well un eco friendly, but it is supposed to be green even though it has eight wankel style engines, reaches a top speed of 50 mph and has a 900 mile range limit. There are plans for a more comfortable enclosed car/plane with just four engines. But the flying saucer type machine is the one that we are interested in, the company plans to build around 250 of these vehicles a year, which will even need the driver or pilot to have a pil , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Filed by David Allen at September 4th, 2007 on 8:00 am under Alternative Energy, Auto, Eco Friendly, Energy Efficient, Fuel Efficient | 1 comment | | Suggest A Site

Virginia’s “Change a Light Bulb” Campaign

A simple change of a light bulb can bring in a long way and for residents of Virginia, it can truly help avoid bringing the state closer to a dark age. Apparently the energy crisis has become alarming to the local residents and through this commercial campaign, solicited advice and help can hopefully avoid a disastrous energy crisis from governing in local residents of Fauquier and Prince William Counties. Download latest version of Flash to vi , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Filed by Brian Yalung at September 4th, 2007 on 7:30 am under Alternative Energy, Eco Friendly, Energy Efficient, Green Ideas, Green Tips, Reduce, Video Clips | No comments | | Suggest A Site

September 3, 2007

Solar Powered Fields of Sterling Engines

While some people are too caught up finding solutions to their ever-growing problem of rising electric bills, some companies have been busy finding alternative and renewable source of energy. Such has been the onset of Sterling Engines, providing energy field to help resolve the energy crisis and the clamor for more energy sources. California has been busy using technology and laying out the necessary features that can help boost the shift towar , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Filed by Brian Yalung at September 3rd, 2007 on 5:26 pm under Alternative Energy, Science and Technology, Solar Power, Video Clips | No comments | | Suggest A Site

Chevron plays a new game

In the name of being eco friendly, the Chevron Oil Company has come up with a great game for kid of all ages, which is very similar to a sims type game, with the sole purpose of explaining what these big oil producing companies are doing to promote an eco friendly and clean product, if there ever could be such a thing from an oil company.   What happens is you begin to build your own city, and see how your decisions effect the long term pla , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Filed by David Allen at September 3rd, 2007 on 2:00 pm under Alternative Energy, Biodiesel, Climate Change, Eco Friendly, Pollution | No comments | | Suggest A Site

September 1, 2007

Hydrogen Energy Produced from Aluminum

The search for a good alternative source of energy continues. While the solar and wind power energy sources have slowly been implanted into the minds of the green conscious beings of today, there is yet another promising energy source over the horizon; Hydrogen from Aluminum-Water reaction. The study has been going on at the University of Purdue and if all things fall into place, we may yet find a pollution-free energy zone. It seems that ther , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Filed by Brian Yalung at September 1st, 2007 on 8:46 am under Alternative Energy, Conservation, Energy Efficient, Green News, News | No comments | | Suggest A Site

August 30, 2007

Carbon Credits For Sale

In this new world of green and eco friendly living, many individuals and especially businesses are wanting to curb their energy usage and promote energy friendly policies and attitudes. While many employ a variety of methods to decrease their overall emissions, the rest they try and offset. It is important to note, that buying carbon credits, is not meant as free pass to not be eco friendly, it is meant as an option to offset that “extra ca , , , , , , , ... More

Filed by Missy at August 30th, 2007 on 4:26 pm under Alternative Energy, Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly, Energy Efficient, Fuel Efficient, Renewable Resources, Socially Responsible, Zero Emissions | No comments | | Suggest A Site

Wal Mart gives $1.5 million for green studies

The university of Arkansas has been given a massive $1.5 million donation from super store giant Wal Mart. The research is to be in the field of how these large and in fact all retailers can reduce the amount of green house gases and at the same time become more eco friendly in the process. This is the largest donation that the university has been given for research in the field of green issues and in particular sustainability. The most importan , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Filed by David Allen at August 30th, 2007 on 2:00 pm under Alternative Energy, Eco Friendly, Green Business, Green Transportation, Sustainability, carbon neutral | No comments | | Suggest A Site

August 28, 2007

Tidal power to go ahead

A company based in Bristol, UK, has begun the enormous process of developing a tidal power facility. This will be based just off the north coast of Ireland. The concept is that there are pillars that have been piled into the seabed, and giant propellers are moved by the sea, in a simple way, it is a bit like placing a wind turbine upside down and placing into a flowing river. This is basically what this looks like. Clearly the science is going t , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Filed by David Allen at August 28th, 2007 on 2:00 pm under All Natural,