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industry-news iconTennessee Coal Sludge Disaster A Wake-Up Call
by Heather Philipp on 01/08/2009

The environmental disaster in eastern Tennessee a sad red flag for coal reliance.

As U.S. and Tennessee authorities scramble to deal with the aftermath of the largest environmental disaster of its kind in U.S. history, questions, accusations, and even a $165M lawsuit are in full... [more]

green-lifestyle icon@IdealBite - It's the Thought That Counts - Resolutions Week
by Jen Biederman on 01/08/2009

Some Thoughts on Obligatory Gifts - Green Living Tip Brought to you by Ideal Bite

Get (or give) a useless gift last month? The Bite Shoulda thought outside the (gift)box. We've all given and received gifts out of obligation - and let's face it, they're not always wanted.... [more]

industry-news iconSix-Megawatt Wind Turbines Assembled in Germany
by Kevin Maddaford on 01/07/2009

REpower Systems assembled three of its new 6 MW offshore wind turbines.

Hamburg-based REpower Systems AG already produces one of the largest wind turbines in the world, the five megawatt (MW) 5M turbine, with a rotor diameter of 126 meters. Now they've upped the ante... [more]

green-lifestyle iconMeat You Halfway - Resolutions Week
by Jen Biederman on 01/07/2009

Make a Healthy Choice for Yourself and the Planet: Eat Less Meat

Don't wanna give up meat altogether? The Bite Try for a happy medium - go meatless at least once a week for ginormous environmental and health benefits, without compromising your taste for... [more]

green-lifestyle iconChemical (In)dependence - Resolutions Week
by Jen Biederman on 01/06/2009

Reducing Unhealthy Chemical Intake - Green Living Tip Brought to you by Ideal Bite

Are you addicted to some not-so-healthy chems? The Bite Break free. In '09, resolve to get the five most common (but avoidable) beauty baddies - coal tar, fragrance, parabens,... [more]

sustainable-business iconThe ROI of Choosing Green
by Megan Brown on 01/06/2009

Forbes has compiled a list of companies that are investing in green initiatives and staying competitive.

There are many perceptions about going green or choosing to invest in green practices, technologies and resources. There is the idea that it takes a long time to see the pay... [more]

industry-news iconBiofuel Flying High
by Kevin Maddaford on 01/05/2009

Air New Zealand successfully used a jatropha-derived biofuel to power a 747 test flight.

Air New Zealand finished 2008 with a milestone of becoming the second airline to successfully use biofuel for a test flight. A 50/50 mix of a jatropha-derived biofuel and jet... [more]

green-lifestyle iconFashion Plates - Resolutions Week
by Jen Biederman on 01/05/2009

Re-usable Food Ware - Green Living Tip Brought to you by Ideal Bite

Always on top of the latest eco-trends? The Bite Dandy: This year, switch out your disposable foodware habit for a reusable one to save resources and cash, and you'll... [more]

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