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Interesting article on the montreal protocol

September 25th 2008 04:47
Was just reading this new magazine that has appeared over here in Aus land called Mindfood, does a pretty good job of putting up articles that aren't all fluff and crap.

Had a great article about the montreal protocol and its effect on the ozone layer, which could have been a major issue at one point but now is not.

Lots to read, i've discovered i know absolutely nothing about chlorine and how it acts in the atmosphere.



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Corporations Going Green? Pt 2

September 4th 2008 01:53
It seems everyone is getting in on this whole going green thing.

Here we have another prime example of corporations cashing in on public opinion about the environment, but then again, the environment benefits despite the original motivations.

This real estate website Realty Online, promises to offset carbon emissions with their 'Green Listings' option.

It seems they've partnered with The Carbon Fund, whoever that is, and are now offsetting carbon for you if you use their site for your property needs. No amounts or anything are specified as to what when and how they will do these offsets though. Makes me a little bit wary but I guess consumer organizations would be all over them in a heartbeat if they made a claim like that and didn't back it up.


Still, the trend of eco based marketing ploys seems to be in full force ans showing no sign of letting up. I'll keep you all updated on this as I find other examples of companies cashing in on global warming fear.
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Water Hybrid Cars ?

September 3rd 2008 12:36
Does anyone know how these things work?

I ran across this site earlier for water hybrid cars , but how does the whole deal work? The site claims to:

"Create your own Water Hybrid for under $100 and start saving money today!
Our #1 do-it-yourself step-by-step conversion guide is all you need to know to convert your car into a Environment and Wallet Friendly Water Hybrid and save over 40% on fuel costs! We simplified the process and reveal the secret behind water fueled vehicles, water fuel technology and water hybrid conversion, easy to follow illustrated step by step manual, with detailed information where to buy, build and install off the shelf components. "

I don't get it. If you can run your car on water why isn't everyone doing it? Does noone know?

Anyway check out the hybrid car site and tell me what you think, because I cant understand it to be honest.
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Make Earth Hour Last

March 19th 2008 00:25
This month millions of Sydney-siders will switch off their lights for an hour to show their commitment to reducing carbon emissions. Currently 6000 businesses have signed up for Earth Hour and the state and federal governments have shown their support.

While this is admirable , what about businesses who want to do more to combat climate change? Surprisingly, relatively small adjustments on a daily basis can have far reaching environmental benefits


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Heiress Heels

January 30th 2008 01:51
The jury is officially out! Paris Hilton is releasing a new range of foot wear.
While the socialite has tried her hand at everything including singing, acting, jewelery and perfume it was inevitable that she further expanded her franchise.

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Where do I plug in my Car?

January 16th 2008 00:17
At the Detroit Auto Show, Katsuaki Watanabe, CEO of Toyota has confirmed plans to launch a plug-in hybrid by 2010.

Now that we have a date this is great for people who have environmental concerns as this could make more people move to hybrid. It also puts Toyota in direct competition with General Motors, which has announced plans to sell its own plug-in hybrid vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt, sometime around 2010


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A whale of a time

January 14th 2008 01:51
Under the law of the sea, an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is a sea zone over which a state has special rights over the exploration and use of marine resources.

Paul Watson, the captain of the Steve Irwin an Australian whaling patrol ship, estimates that at least 300 whales have been killed so far this season. The majority of these have been slaughtered inside the Australia's self-declared EEZ, an area for which it is predominantly responsible

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ECO-FATIGUE

November 22nd 2007 01:02
“Enough already!” is what you’ll increasingly hear from consumers around the world when faced with yet another corporate ‘eco’ vision or must-buy green product.

Trend researching site trendwatching.com has discovered that society is increasingly suffering from ECO-FATIGUE. It is argues that consumers are fed up with being told what to do and what not to do and are sick of being treated like infants by Al Gore and the like


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BAMBOO BANGER

November 21st 2007 00:21
Come to a party to raise money and awareness for the Borneo Rainforest & its species.

So, it sucks to be an orangutan right now. What's left of the Borneo rainforest is the only natural habitat for the endangered Bornean Orangutan. There are less than 20,000 left in existence. Experts believe we could witness their extinction in the wild in as few as 10 years


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Greennickers

November 9th 2007 03:38


Sarah Lucy Smith, a recent Eco-Design graduate based in London is adding a new facet to vintage clothing. In part she is transforming floral dressed into underwear


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Aphrodesia Rocks America in thier Veggie Bus!

November 17th 2006 21:00
Aphrodesia
Rocking us at the Crestone Music Festival


Aphrodesia was metioned last week in this blog, and here is a picture of them at the Crestone Music Festival in Colorado. They were so Awesome, and they rolled up in their tour bus powered by Veggie oil! They cruise all over the west coast in this veggie fueled machine. The message in their conscious music is inspiring, and the message they spread rolling in a Vegetable oil consuming bus is Clear! THERE IS ANOTHER WAY TO LIVE!
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Hawaiian Monk Seals

November 15th 2006 23:04
Hawaiian monk Seal
He's just sleeping

The Hawaiian Monk Seal is an endangered species, endemic to Hawaii. It comes on shore to rest and sleep. This is an occasional occurance where the seal will bring itself onto the sand of some beach or surf break and make itself comfortable. The Department of Natural Resources is usually notified, and they come down to the beach to put some yellow tape around the seal's area, so it won't be disturbed. They do have a tendency to bark or bite if one gets too close while it is sleeping (like some humans I know!).
Some have the wisdom to find an unused spot of shoreline to rest upon, but since there isn't much unused shoreline left, they usually end up in public


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Cane Burning

November 14th 2006 22:07
Brown Clouds floated along the beautiful Maui sky for the past few days. Why? Because Maui is one of the few places in the world that still burns their Sugar Cane to harvest it!
Can you believe it? Not only does the cane burn in this archaic practice, but also the PVC piping and plastic that is used in growing the cane. That sounds wonderfully healthy for the locals here, doesn't it? And what about the thousands of tourists that come here annually. They plan wonderful sightseeing days, such as taking a boat out to go snorkeling or whale watching, only to have a brownish-black plume of smoke come rolling over the ocean, along with a foul burning smell. As tourism is our biggest economy, you'd think the government would help fund the sugar corporation to find another way to harvest. Or abolish the whole operation, since it is government subsidized and doesn't even make enough money for itself!
The big argument for the cane to stay among the locals, is that all the cane fields would be developed. Why can't we think bigger than this


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Jack Johnson

November 10th 2006 19:58
Jack johnson is another one of those awesome musicians who is using his celebrity status to change the world. One brainchild of his is Kokua Festival It is an organization that he and his wife started to help educate Hawaii's youth about Recycling.
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