Mass Mobilizations in Mexico Temporarily Stop Bush-Calderon Oil PrivatizationThe Peaceful Civil Resistance Movement in Mexico has entered a new stage in their struggle against the U.S.-led offensive to privatize Pemex, Mexico’s national oil corporation. On Friday, April 25, the deputies of the three political parties that make up the Broad Progressive Front (FAP) ended their […]
The Health Risks of Global WarmingNo one can say for sure which of us will become victims of global warming.But these three illustrations tell realistic stories that could become more likely in a warmer world.
Young Girl Worries About Her Grandmother
Jenny, 10 years old, is sitting in her 3rd period class in Philadelphia not paying attention to […]
Ten Senators to Watch on Global WarmingThe Senate is scheduled to debate and vote on landmark global warming legislation during the first week of June.Will the Senate seize this historic opportunity and begin to solve the global warming crisis?These ten Senators reflect the debate that’s playing out right now.Some are swing votes. Others are leaders whose management […]
UPS will add vehicles to fuel-efficient fleet.UPS, the world’s largest shipping carrier, said yesterday that it has ordered 200 hybrid electric vehicles and another 300 compressed natural gas vehicles as it seeks to make its trucks more fuel-efficient and environment-friendly.
Koalas Under Threat From Climate ChangeNew research shows increased temperatures and carbon dioxide levels are a […]
Toilet TruthsDespite modern marvels such as the space toilet, much of the world still endures a medieval level of sanitation. Nearly 2.6 billion people live without basic services, forced to defecate on the ground or line up to pay for the use of soiled latrines.Some historians give the flush toilet mythological origins in the court […]
Solar Power goes to Extremes for 5 cents per kiloWatt-hour (kWh)Michelle Bennett of Cleantechnica.com with the latest on solar concentrators coupled to solar panels: “We already know that concentrated solar power (CSP) is shaking things up in the solar industry. A subset within the industry is turning up the heat. EUR
Shimon Peres sees eco-fuel fighting “terror”Israeli President Shimon Peres on Monday hailed his country’s new weapon against the threat of “terrorism” from its Middle East neighbors — the electric car.Outlining Israel’s development priorities in an address to foreign journalists to mark this week’s 60th anniversary of statehood, Peres said reducing global dependence on oil would […]
Drainbo - a natural drain cleanerWhy put nasty, toxic chemical drain cleaners into your plumbing and septic systems when Drainbo Natural Drain Cleaner can get the job done. Drainbo enlists a seven strain bacteria formula and the natural process of biological decomposition to get rid of clogs.
Global Warming Solution - Landfill forests.The whole problem with […]
Green Resort to Rent Solar HouseboatsAn environmental engineer/developer has plans to construct a unique lifestyle EUR
Scuderi Split-Cycle Hybrid EngineThe Scuderi Group will be presenting a scale plastic model of their highly anticipated split-cycle air-hybrid engine during this week’s Engine Expo 2008 in Germany. The company plans to display a demonstration model of the valve train at the show. The computer models that the Scuderi Group are using to develop the […]