Plastic bags may make up a small proportion of the worlds waste but are nevertheless a huge environmental concern. They have become an easily assessable convenience that we seem unwilling to give up. Billions of plastic bags are distributed worldwide mainly by grocery stores.
Last Friday, the House of Representatives approved the historic American Clean Energy and Security (ACES) bill, better known as the Waxman-Markey bill. The bill, largely voted along party lines, seeks to radically transform how America creates, dispenses, and consumes energy, all the while promoting a healthier environment and creating a new economy. Read more here.
In the broad expanse of the North Pacific Ocean there exists a slow moving, clockwise spiral of currants created by a high-pressure system of air currents known as a Gyre. The area is home to phytoplankton but no larger species of fish or mammals.
A recent study released by the Annals of Neurology found a causal link between organochlorine insecticides and Parkinson’s disease. Farm workers exposed to pesticides were more prone to developing the disease and the longer the exposure the higher the risk.
Man has been harvesting the power of the wind for hundreds of years, originally with windmills which allow machinery to use energy directly or more recently with wind turbines which convert the wind energy to electricity. A wind turbine works the opposite of a fan. Instead of using electricity to make wind, like a fan, wind turbines use wind to make electricity. The wind turns the blades, which spin a shaft, which connects to a generator and makes electricity.
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Just added farmers markets to all the available cities: Farmers Markets for Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, San Francisco and New York City.
Although many people are feeling the economic crunch, people of color and high school graduates are the least advantaged groups in the current labor market. As more overqualified workers are taking lower-paying jobs, people of color and high school graduates are pushed even further to the economic margins. Read more here.
Seriously. As comical as it sounds, research has found that cow gas, emanating from the front and not the rear of the animals, accounts for around 4% of US greenhouse gas emissions.
Green Guide Network has just launched its Seattle, Portland, New York City and San Francisco city pages! We're on the ground and working hard to find the best green businesses and local events in your community.
Project Destertec, which is the idea of providing solar power to European, Middle Eastern, and African countries moved a little closer to reality earlier this month, due to a consortium of German businesses pledging to raise $500 billion dollars for the six-year old project. The move by the companies, some of which are global powerhouses such as Siemens and Deutsche Bank, is an important step in getting big businesses to rally behind solar energy.
On June 9th, the California Senate approved a proposal to ban the use of biphenol A, a ubiquitous chemical used in dental fillings, aluminum can liners, and plastic baby-bottles and food containers that has been linked to developmental disorders, diabetes, brain damage, and certain forms of cancer.
One man has harvested the power of creation, making for himself an island paradise with tropical vegetation, a home and even lawn furniture made completely out of recycled material. Raishee Sowa has a dream to create a better world and has already done so with the creation of a self sufficient island made entirely of recycled materials. It was an ambitious dream that had subjugated the mind of this artist for years before he set forth in creating his island comprised of 250,000 pop bottles used as a floating spiral surface, on which he built his home in Puerto Aventuras. The island has a two story house complete with guest room and solar cooker on the upstairs deck.
In an effort to raise awareness of water issues facing the world, reduce waste and upgrade onsite drinking water, Global Water Challenge has teamed up with Bonnaroo and Stanley nineteen13 for its Bottle-less Water Program. Close to a billion people lack access to clean drinking water all over the world. This crisis will become even deadlier as water scarcity becomes more acute due to climate change.“We believe that we have the will and the resources to solve this crisis,” said Paul Faeth, President of Global Water Challenge. “There is a solution. With increased funding and scaling simple technology, we believe we have the ability to ensure universal access to clean and safe drinking water. We are excited to partner with Bonnaroo and Stanley nineteen13 to bring attention to this crucial issue. Partnering with Bonnaroo gives us the ability to reach a whole new audience and continue to raise awareness.”
Stanley and Bonnaroo have partnered to create a limited edition reusable Bonnaroo water bottle for the program, and together they will donate one dollar per bottle sold to Global Water Challenge.
