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Prius Goes Solar

Francine Hardaway, July 10th, 2008

High-end models of the 2009 Toyota Prius, the most popular car in the U.S. and the most fuel efficient, will now have a new claim to fame: solar panels. The cars' solar arrays, according to unconfirmed reports, will only produce enough electricity to keep the air conditioner running. But according to this Prius White Paper, a solar-powered Prius could drive between ... read more

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Tagged basics, fuel, greentravel, ideas, noteworthy, reduce

Published in Automotive


Going Green at the Fair in Marion County, OR

Ashley Schiller, July 10th, 2008

Organizers of the Marion County Fair in Oregon, which runs from today to July 13, are making efforts to lessen the environmental impact of the event, reports the Statesman Journal. Changes include: Eliminating the half-inch thick fair book which is normally distributed to thousands of residents (information is now posted online) Placing mixed paper recycling bins throughout the grounds Donating the leftover cooking oil from ... read more

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Tagged basics, book, composting, cookingoil, ideas, noteworthy, recycle

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Wildlife Society Releases Report on Impact of Lead

Trey Granger, July 10th, 2008

The Wildlife Society (TWS) and American Fisheries Society (AFS) have teamed up to release a report on the environmental impact of lead introduced into the environment through hunting and fishing. The concern is over the lead that is deposited in the environment as a result of these activities. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 72,000 metric tons of lead bullets are ... read more

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Tagged ammunition, basics, ideas, lead, noteworthy, otherglass, recycle, television

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Colorado Ski Towns Compete To Reduce Use of Disposable Plastic Bags

Ashley Schiller, July 10th, 2008

Two Colorado ski towns, Telluride and Aspen, are competing in reusable bag sales in an effort to reduce the use of disposable plastic bags in grocery stores, reports the GJ Sentinel. Local grocery stores will pay 5 cents per reusable bag sold to help fund renewable energy projects in each town. The competition winner will be determined by which town raises more money ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, ideas, noteworthy, plasticbags, recycle, reduce

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