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Using human fat to fuel cars

Posted: Monday, December 29th, 2008 comments: Comments
Posted in Crime, Current, Environment
Human fat to feul cars

Dr. Craig Alan Bittner, a U.S. plastic surgeon, claims he was trying to do the right thing and help save the Earth when he used human fat to fuel his vehicle.

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Wal-Mart and Duke Energy Announce Wind Power Deal

Posted: Monday, November 24th, 2008 comments: Comments
Posted in Business, Current, Environment, Money

Walmart intends to use wind power in 360 Texas store locations which will be provided by the Energy’s Notrees Wind Farm owned by Duke.

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Volkswagen Jetta TDI is the Most Green Car of 2009

Posted: Monday, November 24th, 2008 comments: Comments
Posted in Auto, Current, Environment, Technology

The Volkswagen Jetta TDI is also outfitted with a combustion filter, gets more mileage than the Altima, Civic, and Malibu hybrids.

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Smithsonian Education Travel

Posted: Monday, November 24th, 2008 comments: Comments
Posted in Current, Environment
Smithsonian Education Travel

While the name Smithsonian is synonymous with the world of art and museums in particular, the Smithsonian also plays a huge role in the travel business too.  Via Smithsonian Journeys, you can go on historically-themed vacation getaways.  The Smithsonian has changed the traditional vacation into a mind-enriching experience; vacationers can treat themselves to a weekend [...]

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Should I use Aluminum Foil or Plastic Wrap for Left Overs?

Posted: Monday, November 24th, 2008 comments: Comments
Posted in Current, Environment
Should I use Aluminum Foil or Plastic Wrap for Left Overs?

Ever wonder which product is better for storing leftovers?  How does plastic wrap compare when directly contrasted to foil products?  Aluminum foil has been deemed the eco-friendliest leftover wrap.  While both products have some impact on the environment, the Aluminum foil products have the least damaging effects and the material is completely recyclable.  Plastic wrap [...]

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Girl Scouts Performing Energy Audits

Posted: Monday, November 24th, 2008 comments: Comments
Posted in Current, Environment

Both Juniors and Cadettes girl scouts will be learning all about energy conservation as they partake of a camp event, with a theme which focuses on making better, more energy efficient buildings, and structures.  The young girls are expected to conduct an energy audit of several buildings during the day-long event to assess the energy [...]

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Eco-Friendly Makeup Brushes Help the Environment

Posted: Monday, November 24th, 2008 comments: Comments
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Eco-Friendly Makeup Brushes Help the Environment

For the makeup user looking to go all green, now eco-friendly makeup brushes are available.  Eco-Tools manufactures makeup brushes comprised of recycled and sustainable materials and the products are offered in local drugstores throughout the United States.  Five piece eco-friendly packs and single brushes are currently being sold and the brushes have handles made of [...]

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Is Algae Biofuel (Oilgae) the Answer?

Posted: Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 comments: Comments
Posted in Environment
Is Algae Biofuel (Oilgae) the Answer?

The world is embracing the challenge of reducing greenhouse gases as evident by the Kyoto Agreement. Biofuels are substitutes for fossil-fuels that are developed from renewable green plants. However, when governmental monies are in play, some programs get funded that otherwise would not or should not. (guest post by Elizabeth Rathgeber)

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