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Monsanto, World’s Largest GMO Producer, To Be Charged With Biopiracy In India

Monsanto, World’s Largest GMO Producer, To Be Charged With Biopiracy In India

U.S.-based agribusiness giant Monsanto has been accused of in India, where the government is planning to charge the company with violating the country’s biodiversity laws over a genetically modified version of eggplant.

Free Land – Are you Ready to Try Homesteading?

Free Land – Are you Ready to Try Homesteading?

The bright lights and fast action of city living may be losing some appeal to the growing number of people today who are out of work and short on funds.

Can You Grow Your Own Bicycle?

Can You Grow Your Own Bicycle?

When we speak of “growing” a more sustainable local economy, the term is usually not meant literally; but in the case of an innovative design for a new transport vehicle, we may actually be able to grow our way into a more sustainable future.

Packing for a Purpose

Packing for a Purpose

17 February 2011

Pack for a Purpose is a newly founded nonprofit organization dedicated to providing needed educational materials and simple medical supplies to children around the world in places without these everyday necessities.

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Going for green travel in San Diego

Going for green travel in San Diego

27 January 2011

The experience also revealed a frustrating reality about trying to plan an eco-friendly weekend getaway: It's expensive...

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7 Tips for Choosing a Green Travel Destination

7 Tips for Choosing a Green Travel Destination

20 January 2011

With going green on the rise, cities across the world are attempting to become more sustainable. That’s great news for the green traveler because it means your options are constantly expanding.

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Can We Reach 100% Renewable Power by 2030?

Can We Reach 100% Renewable Power by 2030?

19 January 2011

People around the world may be getting more accustomed to seeing wind turbines or solar panels, but most aren’t aware of how much of the population’s energy needs can be met through the sun, wind, heat and ocean waves.

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Solar Company Announces Solar Cell Output Breakthrough

Solar Company Announces Solar Cell Output Breakthrough

17 November 2010

A Californian company called HyperSolar earlier this week announced that new solar design models “show potential magnification of 300%”.

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Italian Roads Go Solar With First Sun Powered Motorway

Italian Roads Go Solar With First Sun Powered Motorway

09 November 2010

100% of its electricity needs will be met by the PV panels installed along the road: 80 thousand of them.

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The Ultimate Guide to Social Entrepreneur Business Plan Competitions

The Ultimate Guide to Social Entrepreneur Business Plan Competitions

08 November 2010

Are you wondering why social entrepreneurs should consider participating in a business plan contest?

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Global Temperatures in 2010 Warmest on Record

Global Temperatures in 2010 Warmest on Record

03 November 2010

The combined global land and ocean average surface temperature for June 2010 was the warmest on record.

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Toyota to launch six new hybrids by end of 2012

Toyota to launch six new hybrids by end of 2012

04 October 2010

Toyota, the world's top automaker, plans to launch six new hybrid models by the end of 2012, a spokesperson for the company said Tuesday, as competition to build greener cars heats up.

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Will Incandescent Bulbs Go Away?

Will Incandescent Bulbs Go Away?

04 October 2010

The "last major GE factory making ordinary incandescent bulbs in the United States" is set to close later this month. Most incandescent bulbs will be banned from sale in the US in 2014, and many other countries have enacted similar bans...

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