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A Carbon Tax on Babies?
Seeded on Mon Dec 10, 2007 11:39 AM EST (The Daily Green)
Instead of offering tax incentives to help families, as Australia, the U.S. and many other nations do, an Aussie professor suggests taxing couples that have more children than a set amount, probably two since that represents a one-to-one replacement.
Why the New 35-MPG Fuel Economy Standard Is a Bad Idea
Seeded on Fri Dec 7, 2007 10:23 AM EST (Popular Mechanics)
Supposedly, the much anticipated ratcheting up of car fuel efficiency standards will force more people to downsize their rides and purchase more fuel-efficient cars. I don't buy it.
Royal Tannenbaums: How to Pick the Greenest Christmas Trees
Seeded on Wed Dec 5, 2007 3:22 PM EST (The Daily Green)
You've probably heard about the real vs. fake debate, but those aren't the only games in town. Here's a guide to your options, according to green.
Is the Military the Next Green Tech Leader?
Seeded on Mon Dec 3, 2007 1:12 PM EST (McClatchy)
We've heard rumblings of ultra-efficient attack vehicles, biodiesel jets and other clean tech advancements for years, but the Department of Defense really be called green?
Duty Free Carbon Credits or Idiotic Customer Service?
Seeded on Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:53 AM EST (Environmental Graffiti)
Bizarre non-sequitor "tech support" or green way of the future?
Interactive map of proposed US maglev trains
Seeded on Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:07 AM EST (Popular Mechanics)
Solution to the gridlock that plagues America's roads and skies? If only these could get built, we could catch up with Europe and Asia in terms of transit.
Major Breakthrough For Super Efficient LED Lighting
Seeded on Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:56 AM EST (The Daily Green)
A North Carolina company has achieved a major breakthrough on LED lighting that will dramatically lower costs. The company will also release the world's most energy efficient LED lights.
Sales of Green, Natural Cleansers up 23%
Seeded on Mon Nov 26, 2007 9:30 AM EST (The Daily Green)
With rising concerns over antibiotic resistance and toxic chemical fumes in the home, the market for natural alternatives is booming. Now big name players are rushing into the game. Is that a good thing?
Geothermal Could Grow 16-fold in the Next 20 Years
Seeded on Mon Nov 19, 2007 2:15 PM EST (E The Environmental Magazine)
North America is at the top of the list for potential. Iceland is leading the way in innovation and r&d, as this veteran environmental journalist's recent trip to the small country makes clear.
Popular Island Paradise Facing Extreme Water Shortage
Seeded on Mon Nov 19, 2007 12:55 PM EST (Environmental Graffiti)
Cyprus' crucial reservoirs stand at around 9% full, after rising temperature, and a sharp decrease in rainfall over the past 35 years. The Cypriot (love that word) government is blaming climate change, and says changes must be made.
10 Awful Words and the People They're Named For
Seeded on Mon Nov 19, 2007 12:51 PM EST (Mental Floss)
Fascinating history of the origin of common words, and the people they're named after, from boycott to lynch and dunce. Pop linguistics at its best!
Simple DIY Home Energy Audit
Seeded on Mon Nov 19, 2007 12:17 PM EST (The Daily Green)
Worried about high heating prices this winter? It's simple to save money and reduce your carbon emissions, starting with this simple check anyone can do.
6 Perfectly Painless Ways to Save Gas this Thanksgiving
Seeded on Thu Nov 15, 2007 1:23 PM EST (The Daily Green)
High gas prices got you down? It's actually easy to save some gas money, and reduce your carbon emissions. Why not do it over Thanksgiving, when the spirit of the holidays are in the air, and you have to get to Grandma's?
Deceased Polygraph Expert: 70% of 30,000 Testers Told the Truth
Seeded on Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:24 AM EST (The L.A. Times)
The man who conducted the lie detector tests on Martin Luther King's killer, the Amityville horror family and various celebs has died after a long career of seeking for truth, and unflinchingly believing in the controversial procedure.
Man Busted for Getting High on Toad
Seeded on Wed Nov 14, 2007 3:52 PM EST (FOXNews.com)
Anyone else thinking of Homer Simpson?
5 Easy Ways to Save on Record High Home Heating Bills
Seeded on Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:31 PM EST (The Daily Green)
[w pics], check out these easy solutions anyone can do to feel less wallet pain this winter, which plans to be a pricey one if you want to stay warm.
Heartwarming Slideshow of Animals Rescued from the CA Fires [pics]
Seeded on Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:11 PM EDT (HSUS)
Pot-bellied pigs, horses, dogs and an enormous cat (slide 12).
Top 10 Hot Green Careers: Can Green Save the Faltering Middle Class?
Seeded on Sat Oct 27, 2007 6:02 PM EDT (E Magazine)
Not just solar installers and organic farmers, but also green geeks, lawyers and corporate suits. Can greening your skill set help you get out in front of rising cost of living and stagnated wages?
Now Organic: Aerosal Spray Pancakes
Seeded on Fri Oct 26, 2007 3:23 PM EDT (Strange New Products)
Yeah, I don't think that's what hippies had in mind when then asked for an organic food labeling system.
Top 10 Pronuclear Arguments Debunked
Seeded on Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:28 AM EDT (NoNuclear)
Do some of the arguments of nuclear power supporters "feel" wrong to you? Dr. John W.
Next Gen Solar Cells Inspired by Insect Innovations
Seeded on Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:26 PM EDT (Groovy Green)
Taking cues from moth eyes and cicada wings, researchers are developing coatings for solar cells that increase efficiency by decreasing wasteful reflections and imparting self-cleaning.
50 Ways to Green Your Business from Fast Company
Seeded on Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:29 AM EDT (Fast Company)
Learn how some of the world's leading companies have made money by going greener, from General Mills and Coors selling off Cheerio and beer waste for fuel to IBM's high efficiency servers.
Is Global Warming Ruining Fall Foliage? Vote in a Citizen Journo Project
Seeded on Sun Oct 21, 2007 2:55 PM EDT (The Daily Green)
People all over are talking about the late leaf season and the less brilliant display of autumn color this year. What's happening in your area? Vote at The Daily Green.com
Cosmic Inflation Suggests Our Universe is Embedded in Vast 9D Realm
Seeded on Sun Oct 21, 2007 2:39 PM EDT (Sciam)
By studying what we can observe from the heavens, scientists are pushing the boundaries of string theory and trying to work out our place in the vast cosmos.
California Regulators: All Homes Built After 2020 Should Be Net Zero Energy
Seeded on Fri Oct 19, 2007 11:55 AM EDT (The Daily Green)
California energy regulators adopted an ambitious target yesterday, making it a goal that all new homes built after 2020 produce as much energy as they consume.
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