Save the Rain Forest One Pen at a Time!
As it turns out, the pen really is mightier than the sword. And the machete. And the bulldozer, or whatever else they’re using to demolish Earth’s endangered rain forests. Or, at least one pen is: the new Bamboo Tornado(TM) by Retro 51.
It’s a pen that’s fun to use. Lightweight, ergonomic, and writes nicely. More important, the barrel is made from solid bamboo, a durable hardwood that’s also eco-friendly. Bamboo — the fastest-growing woody plant in the world — is a favorite with environmentalists because it’s an abundant, replenishable resource.
Bamboo is also a favorite with giant pandas, who eat 20-40 lbs. of the stuff every day. Hence the engraving of a bamboo-noshing panda on the back of the pen. Continue Reading…
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Is a Hybrid The Right Choice?
Unpredictable gas prices and concerns over global warming have drivers and carmakers alike looking to hybrid vehicles. But is a hybrid the right choice for you? A lot of people think switching to hybrid is a smart move, some have other opinion. Marty Padgett, editor of TheCarConnection.com, says there are many good reasons to buy a hybrid — and some bad ones, too. “Some people approach hybrids as a silver bullet to their gas bills,” Padgett says. “In some cases it’s true — but some hybrids don’t show a real-world improvement in fuel economy at all.” Continue Reading…
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Volkswagen Jetta TDI Runs at 44 MPG with a Diesel Engine
Volkswagen announced that their all-new, and highly anticipated 50-state compliant clean diesel Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen are now available for customer delivery.
“We’re proud to be the first manufacturer to offer a clean diesel vehicle for sale in all fifty states,” said Stefan Jacoby, CEO/President, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “We believe our Jetta TDIs truly offer a no compromise alternative fuel driving experience, that provides the customer the best of both worlds — excellent fuel efficiency combined with a dynamic driving experience.” Continue Reading…
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Clean Air Even in Beijing
Two indoor air quality (IAQ) experts who are in China to work with athletes during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games announced today that they have achieved up to 99% purity of the indoor air in their Beijing apartment. They installed specialized ultra-high efficiency air cleaning equipment to demonstrate that despite Beijing’s reputation as having the world’s worst air pollution problem — it is possible to create healthy indoor environments anywhere in the world. They have outfitted their apartment with sophisticated air quality measuring equipment and are daily posting the results of their project on the internet. Continue Reading…
BMW Joins the 2008 Hydrogen Road Tour
The BMW Hydrogen 7 — the first hydrogen-powered luxury sedan — joins an unprecedented cross-country journey featuring hydrogen-powered cars by the world’s leading automakers in the 2008 Hydrogen Road Tour.
From August 11 – 23, the hydrogen powered convoy will travel from Portland, Maine to Santa Monica, California with one goal: to call on congressional leaders to support the creation of a nationwide hydrogen fueling station infrastructure. Continue Reading…
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle from Volkswagen
Volkswagen’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell concept vehicle, the HyMotion Tiguan, will travel from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles, Calif. over the next 13 days as part of the National Hydrogen Road Tour, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the California Fuel Cell Partnership, the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Hydrogen Association.
Sneak Peak of an Environmental Ad on TV During the Olympics
WeCanSolveIt.org will start airing its latest television ad on Monday during the Olympics. The wecansolveit.org is a project of The Alliance for Climate Protection with an ultimate aim to halt global warming. The Alliance for Climate Protection is a nonprofit, nonpartisan effort founded by Nobel laureate and former Vice President of the United States, Al Gore.
Sorry Texas, Renewable Fuels Standard is Here to Stay
Following extensive analysis, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Stephen L. Johnson, on August 7, 2008, announced his decision to deny a request submitted by the State of Texas to reduce the nationwide Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). As a result, the required total volume of renewable fuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, mandated by law to be blended into the fuel supply will remain at 9 billion gallons in 2008 and 11.1 billion gallons in 2009. Continue Reading…
Study Shows One-Third of Car Shoppers Prefer Fuel-Efficient Cars
According to the latest Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research studies conducted on the company’s top-rated Web site http://www.kbb.com, the vast majority (nearly 90%) of car shoppers say they are concerned about the future of our environment. Among the survey respondents, 80% believe that individuals should make lifestyle changes in order to reduce CO2 emissions. Furthermore, 75% of shoppers say they have made changes to further the betterment of the environment, with the top lifestyle changes mentioned being recycling (54%), cutting back on driving (46%) and purchasing a fuel-efficient car (31%). Continue Reading…