Category Archives: Green News

Katrina Victims Sue Oil Companies for Causing Hurricanes

March 16, 2010 – 8:47 pm

What gave Hurricane Katrina its extra-special punch?  Was it global warming, a crumbling infrastructure, official bungling, something else or some combination of it all? These questions might sound like fodder for grad students or pundits, but they could soon be explored in a court of law, thanks to a class action lawsuit filed by a [...]

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19 Interesting Ways We Use Bamboo

March 14, 2010 – 3:13 pm

Humanity’s relationship with bamboo is extensive, stretching across a myriad of cultures and spanning thousands of years.

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Winds of Change? Could a National RES Keep Growth Going?

March 13, 2010 – 9:26 am

The sun may shine and the wind might blow without government support, but some green industry advocates say long- term policy initiatives are necessary to boost the fledgling wind power industry. In an effort to encourage Congressional support for passage of a strong national Renewable Energy Standard (RES), and to show that politicians aren’t the [...]

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Buy This, Not That: 12 Purchases You Can Make That Make a Difference

March 11, 2010 – 7:21 am

Going green doesn’t have to mean making huge changes to the way you live your life. Even making a few small changes in your shopping habits can benefit the environment. By simply replacing the products you usually buy with a similar alternative, you can feel better about yourself and your impact on the world around [...]

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Termites: Destroyers or Green Builders?

March 7, 2010 – 6:21 am

Scientists are studying how termites build their mounds for tips on how to build better green buildings.

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