Blogs & Ecology

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show showcases the DSe Hybrid 12m from Island Pilot--a boat powered using a combination of diesel, solar and electric power.

The Statue of Liberty lights up NYC the eco-way by tapping into wind energy.

...On a sadder NYC note, a federal judge puts a halt to the city's fuel-efficient hybrid taxis.

Copenhagen draws plans to experiment with MIT's SmartBiking project starting in November 2009.

Too much of a good thing (like fair trade, organic and homemade Halloween treats) can still be a bad thing. See how to prevent your kids--and yourself--from OD'ing on sugar this Halloween.

Starbuck's announces it will double its purchases of fair trade coffee to 40 million pounds in 2009--making the company the largest purchaser of Fair Trade Certified™ coffee in the world.

Are solar satellites the answer to our energy crisis?

Ebay bans the sale of elephant ivory.

FedEx announces their largest international solar energy facility.

Summer Rayne Oakes partners up with Payless Shoes to get them on board with green.

Doctors continue to disagree over the correct Vitamin D intake for children.

GreenHomeHuddler charts the average American diet and shares some green foodie tips.

Skateboards transform into sleek and sexy watches, chairs, shoes and more.

EcoSalon takes a stab at the USDA for halting the Agriculture Chemical Usage Program.

What's the buzz behind "peak coffee?" Find out!

Simon and Schuster launch their new line of eco-friendly children's books, Little Green Books.

:: Artist Rick Ladd embraces the bottle cap in his furniture designs.

:: Eat. Drink. Better. rounds-up recipes using fall's "most overlooked and under appreciated vegetable."

:: TriplePundit calculates that the cost of deforestation is much greater than that of the financial crisis.

:: Will 'black silicon' be able to revolutionize solar energy generation?

Wal-Mart is busted for making false eco-claims around their new Love, Earth jewelry line.

Discarded coconut shells are turned into beautiful Coco Tiles.

Dallas, Texas is shed in a greener light.

The Green Routine asks, how do people remember their reusable bags?

Ecopreneurist applauds Green Talk Radio's "for the people, by the people" style.

New Consumer offers a guide on how to stay warm, safe and dry for winter biking.

Ecuador makes history by granting nature rights in its constitution.

Volvo gets ready to unleash the first commercially viable hybrid bus.

TriplePundit test drives green cars at the Consumer Reports show.

EcoLibris interviews Bill Roth, the author of new book On Empty (Out of Time).

:: The Environmental Working Group exposes the high levels of hormone-disrupting chemicals found in teenage girls' bodies.

:: Apple is rumored to soon release their eco-friendly laptop stateside.

:: The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) pumps up prefab in their current exhibit, Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling.

:: Sony Ericsson develops an energy efficient cell phone called GreenHeart.

:: Could synthetic trees be used as CO2 scrubbers?

:: The UK's University of Birmingham test drives 5 hydrogen Microcabs.

:: A new system developed by Voltree Power uses the energy from trees to help prevent forest fires.

:: BIll McKibben accounces his support of San Francisco's Clean Energy Act.

:: EcoLibris reviews green children's book, Butt Ugly by Lynn Montgomery.

:: GreenUpgrader encourages minimally packaged lunches like the Bento Box.

:: The EPA issues more stringent regulations for gas-powered lawn and garden equipment.

:: Eat Drink Better decodes eco-food labels.

:: Chicago hosts the Museum of Sustainable Style, an exhibition of green fashion.

:: We're reminded of the repercussions of peak oil and what we can do to help stop it.

:: Students at San Jose State University create a solar ice making machine.

:: Shell Oil plans to develop better biofuel within the next five years.

:: Almond growers sue the USDA over their mandate to pasteurize raw almonds.

:: The Green Parent lists three eco-friendly ways to enjoy fall's foliage.

:: Greenbottle develops a milk carton made mostly out of recycled paper.

Pizza's standard take-out box gets a mean, green makeover.

Has the Energy Star label lost its luster?

A fishing ban is proposed in Australia's Coral Sea.

Eco-Libris reviews the book, In Memory of Central Park by Queenelle Minet.

MTV takes action against greenwashing.

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