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Solution, or Mess? A Milk Jug for a Green Earth
Science & Tech  (tags: saving money, energy, habitat, time, space )

Ralph
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- 23 days ago - nytimes.com
<p>NORTH CANTON, Ohio &#151; A simple change to the design of the gallon milk jug, adopted by Wal-Mart and Costco, seems made for the times. The jugs are cheaper to ship and better for the environment, the milk is fresher when it arrives in stores,</p>
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New Carbon Capture Tech That Could Save Us
Science & Tech  (tags: business, climate, concept, design, environment, health, humans, interesting, NewTechnology, science, scientists, tech, technology, world )

Michelle
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- 88 days ago - cleantechnica.com
As climate change become a more central issue for people and governments around the globe, a lot of people are looking for solutions - fast solutions. If there were a quick and inexpensive way to dramatically reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere...
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12 World's Largest Biofuel Plants
Science & Tech  (tags: technology, science, car, energy, world )

Gavin
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- 91 days ago - ecoworldly.com
Here are (some of) the world's biggest biofuel plants, including those in the pipeline, by production.
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Global Warming Explained, in Various Learning Styles
Science & Tech  (tags: global warming, education )

Social
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- 91 days ago - nwf.org
Slideshows, video, short facts and more. What is global warming and how does it effect wildlife?
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Mega Solar: World's Biggest Solar Thermal Energy Projects
Science & Tech  (tags: technology, science, society, research, discovery )

Gid
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- 102 days ago - ecoworldly.com
Solar thermal energy plants focus the glare of the Sun's rays on a central location to create heat, which is then turned into electricity. Various methods exist to concentrate the solar radiation, including parabolic troughs, power towers with mirrors
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Optimize Your Computer's Lifecycle
Science & Tech  (tags: computer, computers, design, energy, environment, humans, internet, tech, technology )

Michelle
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- 101 days ago - cleantechnica.com
Computers aren't very environmentally friendly. They contain lead, mercury, cadmium, lots of plastic, and they thirst for electricity. Most people don't realize that most of a computer can be recycled, so most discarded computers head to the landfill ...
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World's Second Tallest Building To Be Green?
Science & Tech  (tags: green building, skyscrapers, philadelphia, american commerce center, energy efficiency )

Social
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- 128 days ago - thedailygreen.com
The historic city of Philadelphia hasn't been known for its skyline in a long time. Now, some developers want to change that with a new proposal -- which will boast energy and water efficiency.
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100 MPG+ Plug-In Hybrids Already Available (Check ÂEUR~Em Out) : Gas 2.0
Science & Tech  (tags: automobiles, batteries, cars, conversions, diy, electric vehicle, EV, fuel economy, gasoline, hacks, hybrid, PHEV, plug-in, prius, transportation )

Clayton
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- 132 days ago - gas2.org
Not everyone is waiting until 2010 to get their first plug-in hybrid. As I reported previously, Hybrids Plus out of Boulder, CO, is offering conversions for the Toyota Prius and Ford Escape hybrids, turning them into 100 MPG+ superstars. Check them out...
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Could Hybrid Vehicles Hinder Development of More Sustainable Alternatives? : Gas 2.0
Science & Tech  (tags: alternative fuels, automobiles, cars, fuel cell, Green, HEV, hybrids, news, PHEV, sustainability, transportation )

Clayton
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- 132 days ago - gas2.org
French analysts have concluded that the wild popularity of gasoline-hybrid electric vehicles in the United States could potentially hinder development of more sustainable and advanced green vehicles.
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Switchgrass Could Displace 30% of US Petroleum Usage With 94% GHG Reduction : Gas 2.0
Science & Tech  (tags: alternative fuels, biofuels, cellulosic ethanol, ethanol, oil, petroleum, research, science, study, switchgrass, transportation )

Clayton
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- 131 days ago - gas2.org
Switchgrass has been shown to produce 540% more energy than was used to grow, harvest, and process it into cellulosic ethanol, while reducing greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions by 94% when compared to gasoline. It could potentially displace 30% of US fuel.
 
 
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