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Searches for Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Slow as Gas Prices Lower

Trey Granger, August 3rd, 2007

CNN Money reports that Cars.com showed significant consumer decrease in interest for fuel-efficient cars in July. Perhaps not coincidentally, July also saw a drop in gas prices from $3.04 per gallon (87 octane) mid-month to $2.88 per gallon on July 30. "'As gas prices decline, we are starting to see people searching for crossover vehicles and some SUVs,' said ... read more

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Tagged basics, carfluids, fuel, ideas, noteworthy

Published in Automotive


New Energy Star Specifications for Two Kitchen Appliances

Trey Granger, August 3rd, 2007

Washington, D.C. - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing specifications for two new commercial food service products -- dishwashers and ice machines -- that will earn the Energy Star label. More efficient commercial kitchen equipment can save restaurants and food service facilities from 10 to 30 percent on commercial kitchen energy consumption. "Energy efficiency is a top priority among restaurant ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, ideas, kitchen, noteworthy, reduce, refrigerator, waterquality

Published in Appliances


Western North American Group Works on Carbon Goals

Trey Granger, August 3rd, 2007

This Environmental News Network story profiles a meeting of the Western Climate Initiative, a group of six U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, which is attempting to set regional carbon emissions goals for 2020 and 2050. The group will meet throughout the weekend and expects to announce these goals by the end of the month. "The group has been seen ... read more

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U.S. Plant to Recycle Nuclear Bombs

Trey Granger, August 3rd, 2007

The International Herald Tribune reports that Aiken, South Carolina will be the home of a new plant to recycle plutonium from nuclear weapons into energy for power reactors. The plant will cost $4.8 billion to build and $100 million per year to run, and although it will reduce the amount of plutonium it will also create nuclear waste. "Ultimately, the ... read more

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Samples vs. the Experience Center

makeupu, August 3rd, 2007

Cherelynn Baker is a contributing writer for Earth 911. Become an Earth 911 contributor. If you have never gone to the department store cosmetic counter and asked for a "sample," then you can stop reading this now. Since we are all still reading, I want to share with you about the expensive cost of free samples vs. the amazing money saving, service-enhanced, ... read more

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Tagged basics, brush, greenstyle, ideas, noteworthy, recycle, reuse, wood

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