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Would You Vote for a Green Energy Act to Create 50,000 Jobs?

February 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Ontario, Canada presented legislation on Monday to encourage renewable energy growth. The government estimates the act would create 50,000 new jobs. The Green Energy and Green Economy Act of 2009, if passed, would implement a feed-in tariff to fund renewable energy construction. It would also boost domestic requirements for renewable energy, a move that would [...]

Reverb Rock Helps Musicians and Concert Goers Go Green

February 25, 2009 By 6 Comments
Phish at the Gorge, 2003. Creative Commons photo by Flickr user goldberg
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By offering services from ride-sharing to Earth-friendly merch options, Reverb Rock helps concert-goers and -organizers lower their carbon footprints! [Creative Commons photo by Joe Goldberg] OK, I’ll admit it. On top of being a composting, rainwater harvesting, organic gardening hippie, I am also a huge Phish fan. You can imagine my delight when I got [...]

Ebola Virus Strain Found in 6,000 Hogs

February 24, 2009 By 2 Comments
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The virus Ebola Reston has been identifed in 6,000 domestic pigs in the Phillipines. Ebola Reston is not the same type as the Zaire, Bundibugyo and Sudan strains, which can cause serious illness and death. It is thought to be the first time Ebola has been documented in pigs.

NASA Global Warming Probe Launch Fails, Crashes into Pacific

February 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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NASA’s $278-million Orbiting Carbon Observatory failed to reach orbit after its launch from Vandenburg Airforce Base this morning. The satellite would have been the first American effort to track global warming emissions from space. Japan launched a similar spacecraft last month.

The Earth Punk Chronicles: DIY Sustainability

February 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Minchalero Antonio’s tour of his house, greenhouse, and garden have some inspiring examples of DIY sustainable living! Ready to spring into action? Here is a roundup of tips and tutorials to do some of these projects in your own home.