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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

    • Bike Sharing Debuts in DC

      Los Angeles Times  |  Aug 15, 08 12:11 PM CDT

      Bike Sharing Debuts in DC

      (Newser) - With its residents battling high fuel prices and heavy traffic, Washington, DC, has instituted a bike-sharing program: pay $40 a year, and you can borrow wheels from one of 10 stands across the city. Inspired by similar schemes abroad, SmartBike DC is using technology keep the system running smoothly, keeping the bikes in electronic racks that require  swiping a smartcard for access, the LA Times reports. More »

    • McCain Strikes Out on Renewable Energy

      New York Times  |  Aug 13, 08 3:25 AM CDT

      McCain Strikes Out on Renewable Energy

      (Newser) - John McCain's tough talk on energy has been undercut by his failure to vote on a vital renewable energy bill, Thomas L. Friedman writes in the New York Times . The bill, which has failed yet again to pass, would have extended tax credits for wind and solar projects, but McCain's absence—for the eighth time—is helping to stall those projects, and holding up thousands of jobs. More »

    • Solar Roofs Give Stores Moment in Sun

      New York Times  |  Aug 11, 08 10:19 AM CDT

      Solar Roofs Give Stores Moment in Sun

      (Newser) - Some of the largest US retail chains have begun to embrace solar power as a way to reduce energy costs and to wrangle some cred among green-conscious shoppers, reports the New York Times . Kohl’s, Macy’s, Safeway, and Whole Foods are among chains rushing to install test panels on their vast roofs before a federal tax credit expires at the end of the year. More »

    • Look to Danes for Energy Know-How

      New York Times  |  Aug 10, 08 9:17 AM CDT

      Look to Danes for Energy Know-How

      (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

      How to Shop, and Save, Green

      (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

      Cute EV Coming to Cali

      (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

      My Car Runs on ... Cuervo?

      (Newser) - A small group of Mexican scientists