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Will Using Biofuels Lead to Starvation?

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The U.S., Brazil and Canada are leading the way in transforming corn, wheat, soy beans and sugar cane into cleaner-burning fuel, but they’re also being accused of forcing other countries into starvation.

As food prices continue to rise and other countries are being stripped of their sugar and grain-based ethanol and biodiesel sources, many UN members are outraged…

Tips to Celebrate Earth Day

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Even if you live an eco-lifestyle, today is an important day to be even greener because it’s Earth Day.

Earth Day began 38 years ago in San Francisco, and since then it has turned into a global celebration of protecting the planet.

Regardless of what people may choose to do, as individuals or part of an organization, we will all be connected for at least one day…

Carbon Dioxide Emissions at Record High

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According to a study by the Earth Policy Institute, global CO2 emissions reached a record high of 8.38 gigatons in 2006, and they’ve only increased since then.

In 2000 it was predicted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that the annual growth of CO2 emissions between 2000 and 2010 would only increase by 2.3%, but we’ve already passed this at 3.1% and counting…

The 2009 Sierra 2-Mode Hybrid

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In 2009 General Motors will debut a full-size pickup truck that will offer 40% better city driving fuel economy and 25% better overall fuel economy.

It’s called the Sierra Hybrid, and it’s not only a world-class green vehicle, but it can also tow up to 6,100 pounds…

Californians Pay Extra For Greenhouse Gas Project

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Californians are going to be charged an extra 25 cents per month on their electric bill for the next 10 years to help fund a new project created by the California Institute for Climate Solutions.

This is part of an ongoing effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in California, and it’s supported by governor Schwarzenegger, who hopes that this project will…

Green Musicians Fight Global Warming

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Many people think that musicians are so self-absorbed that they have little respect for the people and environment around them.

So it’s great to know that there are actually famous people out there who are taking part in the green movement and sharing their eco-lifestyle with their fans…

Climate Change Leading to Death by Disease

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the leading authority for health within the United Nations system, climate change is a huge factor in the millions of deaths around the globe that are caused by diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.

Director-General of WHO, Dr. Margaret Chan, stated that ‘climate change endangers human health.’ This means that as extreme weather conditions…

EPA Sued for Not Regulating Greenhouse Gases

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Just one year ago the Supreme Court ruled that the EPA had the power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions on cars and trucks.

Apparently not much had done by the EPA in the past year to reduce this contributor to global warming, so 18 U.S. states are seeking justice for the environment…

Win Money for Photographing Green Vehicles!

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As the fight against global warming continues to sweep across the globe, more people are buying green vehicles to help combat harmful greenhouse gases.

But not everyone can afford the latest hybrid. If you’re like me, I do what I can afford to do while practicing an eco-lifestyle, and that includes admiring green car owners from afar since I don’t own one myself…

New Material Captures Carbon Dioxide Emissions

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With the frightening consequences of global warming in the back of everyone’s head, a new ray of hope has been discovered: researchers at the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a low-cost, reusable material that can capture carbon dioxide emissions from power plant smokestacks…