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Going Green

An increasingly eco-conscious America has paved the way for new laws, new products, and a new outlook

Even global warming doubters can agree: There's no denying the increasing public interest in “going green.” With former VP Al Gore winning an Oscar for his movie on the subject and even discount megastore Wal-Mart pushing compact fluorescent light bulbs, green has taken a turn for the mainstream.

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August 2008
- Look to Danes for Energy Know-How
  
  New York Times | Aug 10, 08 9:17 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Hey, America, looking for a way to solve the energy crisis? Try following Denmark's lead, writes Thomas L. Friedman in the New York Times . The country has a few simple fixes that go a long way: Friedman observes half the rush-hour traffic is bicycles; wind provides 20% of the country's power; and tax incentives help reduce the addiction to oil. More »
- How to Shop, and Save, Green
  
  Grist | Aug 9, 08 11:27 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Want to green your grocery list while keeping more green in your wallet? Grist lists a few ways to buy eco-cheap: Make a list: Buying only what you need keeps costs and waste down. Avoid GMOs: Genetically modified crops reduce agricultural biodiversity and raise serious health questions. Buy organic: Organic food is much better for the environment, and can be cost-effective if you choose carefully. More »
- Cute EV Coming to Cali
  
  Wired | Aug 8, 08 4:43 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Mitsubishi is sending some of its new i MiEV electric cars for testing in California, Wired reports. The Japanese company has signed deals with two Golden State power companies to add a few of the nimble jellybean-shaped vehicles to their fleets for a three-year demonstration. More »
- My Car Runs on ... Cuervo?
  
  Renewable Energy World | Aug 7, 08 8:14 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - A small group of Mexican scientists is working to create a massive agave-to-ethanol project that one says could supply the entire US need of 36 billion gallons by 2022, Renewable Energy World reports. The agave, used to make tequila and mescal, is high in sugar, resilient, and needs little cultivation, making it a prime candidate for ethanol production. More »
- EPA Refuses to Lower Ethanol Quota
  
  New York Times | Aug 7, 08 2:50 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The EPA refused to cut a minimum ethanol quota today, despite critics’ charges that the biofuel mandate is driving high food prices, the New York Times reports. The agency approved Congress’ quota that requires the US use 9 billion gallons of ethanol in gasoline blends this year, denying Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s request to shrink it. More »
- The 15 Most Fuel Efficient Cars
  
  BusinessWeek | Aug 7, 08 9:43 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Toyota’s Prius may hold the crown for fuel-efficiency, but that doesn’t mean it’s lonely at the top. BusinessWeek takes a look at the 15 cars with the best mileage—30 mpg combined city and highway or better. Mercury’s 2009 Mariner Hybrid offers mileage better than the average SUV at 32 mpg combined, starting at $29,445. More »
- Pickens' 'Energy Plan' Lacking in Actual Detail
  
  Wall Street Journal | Aug 6, 08 11:44 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - T. Boone Pickens has plenty of ideas about making the US less dependent on oil, and he has plenty of reasons why. But broad generalizations about using wind power to generate electricity and natural gas to power cars doesn’t offer enough “how-to-get-it-done” detail to make it an actual plan, Holman W. Jenkins Jr. writes in the Wall Street Journal . More »
- Cable Channel's Eco-Cred a Bit Overcooked
  
  New York Times | Aug 4, 08 10:40 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Cable channel Planet Green spotlights the eco-friendly in everything, although its message is “dappled with incongruities,” Alessandra Stanley writes in the New York Times , “from an all-fats-allowed celebrity chef to advertisements that undermine the channel’s most heartfelt messages.” The chef in question is Emeril Legasse, champion of cage-free eggs and homemade mayo, who "leaves a huge caloric wake." More »
- Used Prius Prices Soar on Surging Demand
  
  Advertising Age | Aug 4, 08 2:10 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Demand for Toyota's fuel-efficient hybrid Prius is so high that used models are fetching more on the open market than dealerships charge for a new one, reports Advertising Age. Buyers are in a frenzy to get their hands on a Prius immediately, but new cars are often on back order because Toyota can't keep pace with demand. Some dealers are offering to buy used cars back at their original prices to resell them at a profit. More »
- Car-Happy LA Proves Hostile Terrain for Bicyclists
  
  Wall Street Journal | Aug 1, 08 3:49 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Bicycling to work can be hazardous—and tiring—just about anywhere. Now imagine biking to work in Los Angeles, probably the country’s most car-dependent city. As more pump-pained commuters turn to biking, they’re discovering that many motorists aren’t well versed in sharing, the Wall Street Journal reports. "Drivers scream at me to get off the road," one bicyclist says. More »
July 2008
- Even Texas Is Going Electric
  
  Wall Street Journal | Jul 31, 08 1:08 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - High gas prices are forcing Americans to seriously pursue other transportation options—even in Texas, the heart of oil country. Chrysler’s Global Electric Motorcar division, which sells tiny, utilitarian vehicles, has seen dealerships triple sales. The Wall Street Journal visits a Texas family that’s embraced the cost-efficiency of their 25-mph miniautos, which resemble golf carts. More »
- Seattle Starts 'Car-Free' Sundays
  
  Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Jul 31, 08 2:07 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Seattle is about to stage a series of "Car-Free Sundays" to encourage people to drive less, save money and combat global warming, reports the Seattle Post Intelligencer . The city will close streets in three neighborhoods in August and September, and the mayor aims to expand the program next summer if it's successful. A number of business owners are upset about the plan they say will reduce customers, but the mayor urged everyone to "chill." More »
- Seattle Slaps 20¢ Fee on All Grocery Bags
  
  Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Jul 29, 08 5:20 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Seattle has staked out its spot atop the greener-than-thou pecking order by approving a 20-cent-per-bag fee that applies to both paper and plastic, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports. The move is expected to cut disposable-bag use in half. "The best way to reduce waste is not to create it, and today, we have made that a little easier in Seattle," said the mayor. More »
- Houston Too Ornery to Recycle
  
  New York Times | Jul 29, 08 1:36 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - While other Texas cities are working hard to separate their garbage, Houston still considers recycling to be sissy stuff, earning the oil town the worst recycling rate of 30 top US cities. Houston recycles just 2.6% of its trash, the New York Times reports, while San Francisco is at 69%, and New York 34%, by comparison. Environmental advocates are begging for reforms, but area landfills are so cheap there’s little enthusiasm for change. More »
- 10 Health Scares to Forget
  
  New York Times | Jul 29, 08 8:14 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Each passing day seems to bring a new story about how something seemingly innocuous will ruin your health, or else ruin the planet. Not all of it's true, though, insists John Tierney of the New York Times , who lists 10 things it's not worth fussing about. Deadly hot dogs . The nitrite scare is over, and saturated fat is bad but not terrible; if anything, sweat the carbs in the bun. More »
- Let Innovators Light Way Out of Energy Crisis
  
  New York Times | Jul 27, 08 9:28 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - As oil-addicted America looks to its energy future, the nation would be wise to follow in the footsteps of two innovators offering straightforward solutions to the crisis, writes Thomas L. Friedman in the New York Times . “The Jewish Henry Ford” has a plan to turn Israel on to electric cars, while an 80-year-old oilman is creating the largest wind farm on the planet. More »
- China's Wind Power Takes Off
  
  Guardian (UK) | Jul 27, 08 6:09 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Although known for its monstrous appetite for coal, China has spent the last few years ramping up its wind-power capacity, the Guardian reports. The amount of wind power generated has grown over 100% a year since 2005, with enormous wind farms popping up across the country. "It is huge, huge, huge," said an official from the Global Wind Engery Council. More »
- RFK Jr. Takes Green Dream to Reality TV
  
  New York Daily News | Jul 25, 08 12:15 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The most prominent American political dynasty is branching out into reality TV. Environmentalist Bobby Kennedy Jr. and wife Mary are developing a 13-part series that will document the building of their dream green home, the New York Daily News reports. This Old House star Bob Vila will supervise construction of the solar-powered manse in Westchester, NY. More »
- Energy Crisis Requires a Global Agency
  
  Financial Times (UK) | Jul 24, 08 4:08 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - A global agency is needed to deal with the developing energy crisis, Mohamed ElBaradei, director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, writes in the Financial Times . Demand for energy is rising fast and alternatives to fossil fuels remain largely hypothetical, and though there are international organizations to deal with everything from health to aviation, energy “is dealt with in a fragmented, piecemeal way.” More »
- Gas From Garbage Finally Gets Momentum
  
  New York Times | Jul 24, 08 9:18 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - After decades of dreaming, schemes to turn waste into fuel are finally getting traction in the US, with some 28 plants in the works and a handful even up and running, the New York Times reports. They consume everything from wood chips to garbage, as once-prohibitively expensive processes become competitive with $4-a-gallon gasoline. “American innovation is going to come up with the solution,” one researcher tells the Times. More »

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