The “Green” Alpaca
By TreeLiving.com Virtually unknown in the United States just a few decades ago, the alpaca has already become a very popular domesticated animal, particularly for hobby farmers. Originally native to the Andes...
Happy Food Day!
In preparation for the first annual Food Day, created by the Center For Science In The Public Interest (CSPI), HuffPost Food showcased the "Terrible 10" and the "Terrific 10." The CSP...
World Leader In Green Vehicles?
BY YURI KAGEYAMA TOKYO -- Nissan Motor Co. is aiming to be the world''s No. 1 in green cars, targeting cumulative sales of 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles by 2017 with alliance partner Renault SA of ...
3 Hurdles Facing the Electric Vehicle Industry
By Adam Happel Although we''ve made advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology and adoption in the past few years, uncertainty remains about the future of EVs. This reality was highlighted ...
Too Much Lead At Disneyland?
What are the scariest attractions at Disneyland? It may not be the roller-coasters, if an environmental group''s accusations are well-founded. The Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation filed an...
Matisyahu in Concert: Meditation Music
By Santiago Caino Los Angeles - We sometimes forget how connected music and nature really are. The way the wind whistles as it passes through a tree or how the birds happily sing their hearts out a...
Why ‘Sustainable Excellence’ Matters More Than Ever
By Joel Makower I met Aron Cramer in 1995, weeks after he joined BSR, the San Francisco-based global network of more than 250 member companies working on sustainable business strategies and solutions. He...
Nanotechnology Powered By Human Movement
By Laura Caseley When it comes to nanotechnology, the seemingly smallest motions can provide reliable and renewable energy. This is what is being discovered at the University of Wisconsin in Madison by M...
Blackfriars Bridge, Victorian London Landmark, To Receive Solar Upgrade
By Susan DeFreitas The Blackfriars Bridge over the River Thames was constructed back in Victorian times, and now it''s getting a distinctly steampunk facelift with the addition of 4,400 photovoltaic pan...
Sir David Attenborough Finds Comfort from Grief In Nature
By Ali Berman Sometimes it takes a stranger to point out something that you realize you already knew. This was true for the voice of countless nature programs including ‘Planet Earth’ David A...