Things you should know
How do People Remember Their Reusable Bags?
We surveyed 100 people on Mechanical Turk to find out how they remember their reusable bags. The results are enlightening, it's simple to remember your bag with the right method.
Happy Sarah Palin Debate Day!!! (VIDEO)
Thank you Talking Points Memo! Ben Craw handed us this piece of Sarah Palin perfection. Enjoy!
California Senator Boxer: EPA Chief Lied to Congress About Carbon
The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lied to Congress about his rejection of a request from California intended curb global warming emissions, according to United States Senator from California Barbara Boxer
Clinton Praises Obama in Florida While Biden Gets Ignored (VIDEO)
Bill Clinton took to the stump for Obama in Florida today, in his first trip on behalf of the Democratic nominee. After being both criticized and mocked in recent days for his tepid enthusiasm for Obama, Clinton finally seems to get the lead out.
Coconuts: Not Just for Mermaids Anymore
Making what would otherwise be burnt or thrown away into beautiful tiles is Kirei, which means clean/beautiful in Japanese.
The 16 Best Recycled Halloween Costumes of the Web [PICS]
Check out this list of the best recycled Halloween costumes from the Web. Get ideas for cheap Halloween costumes by recycling and reusing common household materials. The Daily Green shows how.
Guide To Winter Cycling
With the rain setting in and the temperature dropping, cycling at this time of year can seem like a chore.
New Consumer has put together a guide to help you get ready for the onslaught of bad weather, which will help to make your journey far more pleasant.
Tiny WiFi-enabled Low Power Computer
A tiny PC using only 4 to 6 Watts has hit the market, with a built in wireless networking feature and able to run Windows XP. It can be powered from a solar panel (via a battery ideally) and is only slightly larger than a set of keys.
Incentive Schemes For Cycling To Work Or College
Ripon College in Wisconsin offers freshmen a brand-new Trek 820 mountain bike plus accessories (including a hyper expensive lock) for free if they won’t bring their car to college.
Q Drum: Water Transportation Made Easier
The Q Drum eases the task of fetching water for peoples in developing nations. Climate change has required a countless number of people all around the world to travel greater distances to retrieve water for everyday use. The Q Drum allows a child to pull the full capacity of 50 liters of water over flat terrain with comparative ease.
Volvo's Hybrid Bus: Cleaner, Quiter and more Cost Effective
This is the first commercially viable hybrid bus that should see the market place by 2010. It reduces particle and nitrous oxide emissions by 40-50%, carries more passengers, and runs quieter than its fully diesel counterpart.
Up Close and Personal with Green Cars
Last Friday, Triple Pundit was invited to attend a unique event in the green car field. Consumer Reports brought together major automakers, entrepreneurial companies, and other electric vehicle innovators to display their latest clean technology vehicles to both print and online journalists.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Terminates California’s Endangered Fish
Just how green California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is is definitely up for debate. For example, when he signed California’s way overdue budget, he lined-out $3.1 million in funding from the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) to restore salmon, steelhead and other endangered and threatened species.
Ecuador is the 1st Nation in the World To Give Nature Rights Via Its Constitution
Exit polls indicate that a majority of Ecuadorians have voted yes to a new constitution. The constitution is the first in the world’s history to grant nature legal rights, and also to allow individuals to sue on nature’s behalf in courts. It is a major victory for Ecuador’s President, Rafael Correa.
EPA's New Google Earth-Based Mash-UP of Renewable Energy Resources on Contaminated Lands
According to the EPA, many lands tracked by the agency, such as large Superfund sites, and mining sites offer thousands of acres of land, and may be situated in areas where the presence of wind and solar structures are less likely to be met with aesthetic, and therefore political, opposition.
Are we out of time? an interview with author Bill Roth
Eco-Libris blog interviews Bill Roth, the author of the new book "On Empty (Out of Time)", which readers have described as "America's final "wake-up call"" and "A must read if you want freedom from high pump prices!"
Should You Fill Your Car Tires with Nitrogen?
Proponents of nitrogen say the element is a smart choice for the environment primarily because it leaks from tires at a slower rate than air, so tires stay inflated longer at full capacity, which helps a vehicle attain maximum fuel efficiency, i.e. better gas mileage.
Al Gore Calls for Civil Disobedience to Stop the Construction of New Coal Fired Power Plants
Al Gore launched a familiar-sounding polemic against carbon-based fuels with an intensified focus on the dishonest - and perhaps illegal - actions of the “carbon lobby.”
Pre-fab 101: Green Field Trip to the MOMA
If you happen to be any where near New York City in the next few weeks, be sure to check out Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling at the MOMA before it closes on October 20th. Prefabricated building is a great option for those interested in a more sustainable home. Prefab integrates green concepts, architectural invention, and new materials, as well as reducing both construction and living costs.
