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Overwhelmed by the number of “green” labels out there? Can’t tell the difference between Green-e and Green Seal? Well, ecolabeling.org has recently launched.

To date, they have databased 307 different label schemes across the world. Their objective is to help consumers and businesses make choices about their green products and services.

Ecolabelling.org is a project by Big Room, a web developing company in Canada. Site visitors can comment on and contribute… Continue

As Published In the UCLA Anderson Forecast: Solutions For Our State, March 2008

California is a global economic powerhouse with a population of 38 million trending, by US Census Bureau estimates, toward 50 million in 2025. Like many thriving economies, our state has its share of problems: poor air quality and an increasing appetite for energy to name just two. But these particular problems have the potential to dramatically affect the quality of life and economic stability of California’s resid… Continue

Saw an interesting article about tire efficiency in automobiles. Turns out tires account for about 20% of the energy needed to power your car. Michelin, in conjunction with Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research, and Michelin Americas Research (affilia… Continue

Courtesy of Greg Ehlers, Simon Fraser University

Scientists from Simon Fraser University have developed a device that generates power from walking. Each swing of a person's knee while they walk creates power that may ultimately charge your mobile phone or iPod. The first application is expected to power a prostheti… Continue

Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle

So I’m sitting on the beach with my Mai Tai here in beautiful Hawaii Kai situated on the Southeastern corner of Oahu and what am I doing, thinking about Hawaii’s
newly announced energy independence plan.
I thought it apropos to write about

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