Green Colored Glasses- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura ReviewElectropura is run by fashion designer Lynn van Gastel who creates fashions for kids in sizes o-5 from existing materials. In today’s world where nearly everything seems to be disposable, these fashions rescue fabrics that still have tons of wear in […]
- Skateboard Sculptures of HaroshiCheck out these fantastic skateboard deck sculptures by Japanese artist Haroshi. He’s got an extremely varied portfolio of artwork made from old beat up decks. These five pieces shown here are just some of his latest sculptures. His method of wooden […]
- Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas — For the CookLooking for a green gift idea for the eco-chef in your life?? Check out these kitchen spice racks available in bamboo. Bamboo is a great wood to use because it grows extremely quickly with little water and no use of pesticides […]
- Beads For ChangeAre you looking for an eco-friendly product for the fashionista on your shopping list this year? Check out Beads for Change. This program employs women of Uganda who live in hillside slums. They are refugees after decades of war in […]
- Oil Town LivingI’ve got to admit that I live in the middle of a city fueled by oil. Make no mistake about it, Calgary is definitely an oil town. We’ve got a terrible reputation as red necks with out Stampede and a […]
- Penguin SweatersTo be clear, this post is about tiny sweaters for penguins such as pictured on the left. I am not writing about sweaters for humans with penguins on them such as this one from Chanel pictured on the right. It’s […]
- Getting In Bernie Madoff’s PantsThey say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes so can you judge him after using his pants?? Check out the Bernie Madoff collection on Fredrick James for a cool selection of Ipad covers […]
- The Ultimate Solar LightHere in the Western world, solar lights are a novelty not a necessity. It’s easy to forget about people living on other places of our small planet that aren’t going green to save the world. They’re simply living hand to […]
- Etsy Find: Talking Squid Recycles TeesTalking Squid is not just saving the planet by recycling t-shirts, they’re also helping you save money with their huge 50% off summer sale. Yup, half off! So, what could you spend half as much on?? Well, they’ve got an outstanding […]
- Quitting SmokingQuitting smoking is one of the best things that you can do for the health of the environment and yourself. Cigarette butts make up about 80% of litter commonly found on streets. The exhaled fumes from cigarette smoke are a […]
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Tag Archives: Wave energy
Lockheed Martin Builds Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plant
Although Lockheed Martin is usually associated with aerospace technologies, the company is working with Beijing-based Reignwood Group to develop an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) pilot power plant off the coast of southern China. The two companies signed a memorandum … Continue reading
The Present and Future of Tidal Power
In the world of renewable energy, tidal power is one of the more abstract, obscured points of discussion. It’s not nearly as mechanically developed as hydro-power or biomass. And it certainly doesn’t demand the same sort of press as solar … Continue reading
Policy & Enforcement Briefing: Grid-Connected Tidal Power, China Anti-Dumping, Interpol Task Force
Here’s the latest policy, enforcement and legal news affecting corporate environmental and energy executives. Today’s briefing includes nine items. The first grid-connected tidal power project in the US is delivering electricity to the utility grid from an underwater power system … Continue reading
Posted in clean energy, Environmental Enforcement, Government, solar energy, utilities
Tagged 2013 environmental funding bill, anti-dumping, asbestos hazards, Asia, Bangor Hydro Electric Company, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Carbon Finance & Offsets, China solar industry, Cobscook Bay Tidal Energy Project, Continental Cement Company, Emissions, EU ETS, EU ProSun, Executive Briefings, interpol, Legacy Landings, National Environmental Security Task Force, Wave energy
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EPA Honors Coke, Microsoft, Whole Foods, 21 Other Companies in Green Power Leadership Award
Coca-Cola Refreshments, Microsoft, Whole Foods and Lockheed Martin were among the winners of the EPA’s 2012 Green Power Leadership Awards. The awards, made in conjunction with nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions, are designed to recognize organizations, programs and individuals that … Continue reading
Posted in Biofuel, biomass, clean energy, Compressed Natural Gas, epa, Sustainable Strategy & Leadership
Tagged Center for Resource Solutions, Coca-Cola Refreshments, Department of Energy, Environmental Awards, environmental protection agency, Fuel Cells, geothermal, Hydroelectric, Lockheed Martin, microsoft, Wave energy, Whole Foods, Wind Energy
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Enphase Energy, Kior added to Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy Index
Enphase Energy and biofuels company Kior have been added to the Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy Index, while 14 companies including Suntech Power Holdings, FuelCell Energy, Echelon Corporation and LDK Solar have been removed, effective prior to market open on … Continue reading
Posted in Biofuel, Biofuels, Canadian Solar, clean energy, Finance & Reporting, solar energy, U.S.
Tagged advanced batteries, Capstone Turbine Corporation, Clean Energy Technologies, Echelon Corporation, Emissions, Financial, Fuel Cells, FuelCell Energy, Gevo, KiOR, O2Micro International Limited, Smart Grid, Suntech Power Holdings, Wave energy, Wind Energy
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Enphase Energy, Kior added to Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy Index
Enphase Energy and biofuels company Kior have been added to the Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy Index, while 14 companies including Suntech Power Holdings, FuelCell Energy, Echelon Corporation and LDK Solar have been removed, effective prior to market open on … Continue reading
Posted in Biofuel, Biofuels, Canadian Solar, clean energy, Finance & Reporting, solar energy, U.S.
Tagged Clean Energy Technologies, Emissions, Financial, Fuel Cells, FuelCell Energy, Gevo, Green Plains Renewable Energy, IXYS Corporation, JA Solar Holdings, KiOR, Smart Grid, Suntech Power Holdings, Wave energy, Wind Energy
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Enphase Energy, Kior added to Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy Index
Enphase Energy and biofuels company Kior have been added to the Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy Index, while 14 companies including Suntech Power Holdings, FuelCell Energy, Echelon Corporation and LDK Solar have been removed, effective prior to market open on … Continue reading
Posted in Biofuel, Biofuels, Canadian Solar, clean energy, Finance & Reporting, solar energy, U.S.
Tagged advanced batteries, Capstone Turbine Corporation, Clean Energy Technologies, Echelon Corporation, Emissions, Financial, Fuel Cells, FuelCell Energy, Gevo, Smart Grid, Suntech Power Holdings, Wave energy, Wind Energy
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Enphase Energy, Kior added to Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy Index
Enphase Energy and biofuels company Kior have been added to the Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy Index, while 14 companies including Suntech Power Holdings, FuelCell Energy, Echelon Corporation and LDK Solar have been removed, effective prior to market open on … Continue reading
Posted in Biofuel, Biofuels, Canadian Solar, clean energy, Finance & Reporting, solar energy, U.S.
Tagged A123 Systems, Clean Energy Technologies, Emissions, Enphase Energy, Financial, Fuel Cells, FuelCell Energy, Gevo, KiOR, LDK Solar, London Stock Exchange, Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy Index, olar photovoltaics, Renesola, Smart Grid, STR Holdings, Suntech Power Holdings, Wave energy, Wind Energy
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Policy & Regulatory Briefing: Light Bulbs, Mercury, BPA, Tidal Power
Presidential candidate and member of congress Michele Bachmann (R-MN) has hit out at a federal law that requires light bulbs to be 30 percent more energy efficient starting next year. “President Bachmann will allow you to buy any light bulb … Continue reading