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Posted by geri
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Sunday, 20 August 2006 |
The ex-Soviet state Armenia is blazing a trail in the global quest to move to cleaner fuels... (Upwards of 20%)
of vehicles in Armenia run on natural gas, which produces fewer harmful
greenhouse gases than gasoline or diesel. "There are gas refueling
stations on every corner." (Reuters)
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Posted by geri
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Friday, 18 August 2006 |
 An organic, green revolution, largely unnoticed, is well under way in Cuba — unprecedented both within the developed and undeveloped world — establishing a self-sustaining system of agriculture that by necessity is essentially organic. The Cuban people are eating well and infant mortality rates are lower than in America... |
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Read more... [Cuba's Agricultural Revolution an Example to the World]
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Posted by geri
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Friday, 18 August 2006 |
 Nine manta rays were recently spotted for the first time in 20 years gliding through Basura, the internationally renowned dive site in the Philippines.
“We were observing a group of seahorses when the manta rays swooped by us,” recalls Raymond Bersamin, an experienced diver who captured the sighting on video... |
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Read more... [Rays of Hope in the Philippines]
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Posted by odiyya
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Thursday, 17 August 2006 |
 With one click you can save a section of old growth forest in Sweden. "Ett klick for skogen" in Swedish means, "A click for the forest." Every time you click, the Web site's sponsors contribute towards the purchase of old growth forests. To date 70 hectares (172 acres) have been protected. With your help, this number will grow. Global warming is a global problem. Saving a tree in Sweden reduces CO2 and benefits even people living on the other side of the planet. Visit as often as you like — and click — to protect forests and the climate worldwide. (The Conscious Earth) |
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Posted by geri
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Wednesday, 16 August 2006 |
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Good news in the advancement of renewable energy from Pacific Gas and Electric. Already PG&E has 12,000 customers using solar panels to produce enough electricity to power more than 66,000 homes. California's governor added a surcharge onto current electric bills to fund rebates for more customers to install solar panels. Solar is clean and green, and may be ready to become a big player. (Mercury News) |
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