Archive for July, 2007

Bottled Water May be Good for your Body but not for the Planet

In the last 15 years bottled water has become ubiquitous. From little league games to corporate board rooms, from rock concerts to the soldiers in Iraq, bottled water is now everywhere. In general it is considered a sign of health [...]

Environmentalist and Chief

No matter whom you vote for in 2008 and whether you believe it or not, you are voting for the environment

It would seem obvious, that the most powerful political leader in the world would have the biggest single impact on the environment.
Certainly there are many who would like to [...]

When you think of solar panels, you are likely to think of large unsightly glass panels that sit up on a roof of a neighbors house.

Things have changed considerably since the 1970’s
Installing clean, reliable, inflation-proof solar power is becoming easier and more affordable than ever.
Here is a video about thin-film photovoltaic (PV) laminates that can [...]

By Seamus Ford
No doubt by now, you have had some kind of conversation at a Barbque or cocktail party about electric cars. With new technolgy there are lots of questions that are often answered with partially informed opinions. If you are considering having your next car be an electric or a hybrid [...]


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