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Earth-Friendly Technology Real-World Solutions for Improving Our Environment Ozone.com Earth Friendly Search: Check out the latest headlines from Yahoo! Environment News [ headlines as of Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 11:19AM ] US probes runaway Toyota Prius (AFP) AFP - US investigators launched a probe Tuesday into a runaway Toyota Prius in California, a high-profile case that threatens to undermine the Japanese automaker's effort to repair its battered image. Police probe Toyota Prius crash in NYC suburb (AP) AP - The driver of a Toyota Prius told police in suburban New York that the car accelerated on its own, then lurched down a driveway, across a road and into a stone wall. Solar power could provide 10 percent of US energy: report (AFP) AFP - The United States could source 10 percent of its electricity from solar power by 2030, a report said Tuesday, winning support from a US lawmaker who wants to boost the number of US solar panels. Runaway Prius driver: Brakes were 'almost burned' (AP) AP - Before he called 911, James Sikes says he reached down with his hand to loosen the "stuck" accelerator on his 2008 Toyota Prius, his other hand on the steering wheel. The pedal didn't move. Gourmet diners 'may spell extinction' for sea turtle (AFP) AFP - Malaysians' voracious appetite for turtle eggs could drive the marine creatures to extinction on its shores, conservationists warned on Wednesday. Check out the latest headlines from EarthWire/UK [ headlines as of Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 11:04AM ] Where Australia's sharks go to stay looking sharp A pampering session at the beauty salon always works wonders for morale - not just for humans, but also for sharks and manta ray fish. Australian scientists have discovered that these large marine creatures regularly congregate at certain spots on the Great Barrier Reef to be groomed by smaller fish. Greens protest genetically modified potato go-ahead Green members of the European parliament stood en masse and held up placards Tuesday in protest against the EU Commission approval of the cultivation of genetically modified potatoes. Report Suggests Solutions for Heathrow Airport Noise A new report outlines practical measures to reduce Heathrow aircraft noise. Dolphin cull film 'lies', says Japan Pro-whaling officials have reacted angrily to news that a documentary about a gruesome annual dolphin cull in a remote Japanese fishing town has bagged an Academy Award. Gardeners urged to stop using peat-based compost The star of the BBC's Gardeners' World has been drafted in by the Government as they try to persuade the public to stop using peat compost. Check out the latest headlines from NPR Environment [ headlines as of Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 11:09AM ] Red Carpet Awaits The Star In The 'Eco-Dress' At the Oscars this year, one star will grace the red carpet with an "eco-dress." Changing Behaviors To Save Energy Energy Star labels and miles-per-gallon vehicle ratings aren't enticing enough consumers toward energy-saving options, according to economist Hunt Allcott. Allcott explains how new research in behavioral economics might help lead consumers to more energy-efficient choices. Can Technology Solve Nuclear's Problems? President Obama has pledged support for nuclear power, but problems including how to dispose of the waste persist. Ira Flatow and guests look at the latest nuclear technology, from microreactors to waste storage, and compare the cost of nuclear to other energy sources. Yucca Mountain As Metaphor in About A Mountain When writer John D'Agata moved his mother to the suburbs of Las Vegas, he began looking at the history of the government’s plan to store nuclear waste deep in Nevada's Yucca Mountain. The resulting boo—-- About a Mountai—-- is a reporter's notebook that reads like poetry. 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan The quake Thursday morning caused power outages and buildings to sway hundreds of miles to the north. Local news reports said at least one person was injured. Check out the latest headlines from MetaEfficient [ headlines as of Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 11:09AM ] Looptworks: Limited Edition Products Made Of 100% Industrial Excess Materials I’ve been testing some Looptwork products, and they are amazing. Here’s why: the company makes all their products from 100% industrial “excess” materials. That means every zipper, button and thread used in their designs was about to be thrown out. For example, the Hoptu Laptop Sleeve shown above is made with 100% upcycled nylon neoprene [...] Related posts: The Most Efficient Material For Cold Weather: Merino Wool Merino wool is the most efficient material for cold... GreenFiber Cocoon Insulation: Energy Efficiency From Recycled Material One of the simplest ways to improve a home’s energy... A MetaEfficient Men’s Winter Outfit For 2010 In this new series of posts, I will be reviewing... Ovopur: The Art Of The Water Filter I’ve been testing an Ovopur water filter from Aquaovo, a company based in Montreal. This filter is certainly the most attractive I’ve come across. My eye is often drawn to its porcelain ovoid shape sitting in my ktichen. I’ve come to think of it as a piece of art that also happens to filter water.The [...] Related posts: The Best Water Filters Of 2010 There are a lot of misleading claims about water filters.... How To Filter Your Drinking Water Very Efficiently I’ve spent quite a bit of time researching how... How To Filter Your Shower Water Very Efficiently This post has been updated for 2009. I recently... A Metaefficient Bathroom – Environmentally Friendly And Functional A bathroom may be one of the smallest rooms of a home, but make no mistake – it’s a vital one. Whether you’re building a new home or renovating an existing one, integrating efficient components into a bathroom will add convenience and improve functionality, and also minimize the environmental impact of energy and water [...] Related posts: Efficient: Foot Pedal Faucet Controllers Foot pedal faucet controllers allow you to control a... Efficient Unified Bathroom Theory Overview A meta-efficient design for a bathroom. © Justin... The Best Kitchen Faucet Aerators One of the least expensive ways to increase the efficiency... The Best Water Filters Of 2010 There are a lot of misleading claims about water filters. Many filters are marketed with general statements like “improves taste and odor”. But filter manufacturers don’t mention the specific amount of pesticides or chloramines removed, for example. Government websites also tend to leave out important data on water contaminants — it’s not in their interest [...] Related posts: How To Filter Your Drinking Water Very Efficiently I’ve spent quite a bit of time researching how... Ovopur: The Art Of The Water Filter I’ve been testing an Ovopur water filter from Aquaovo, a... The Best Shower Filters Of 2009 I just replaced my shower filters, so I thought... The Most Efficient Snack: Pure Organic Bar A MetaEfficient snack bar. Unlike other nutrient bars I’ve tasted, this one’s delicious. My topic pick is the Orange Cranberry Bar. It’s made by a company called PURE, based in Holland, Michigan.� The supplier of the dates uses a natural enzyme to separate the protein from the carbohydrate (no heat is [...] Related posts: World’s First Organic Tequila 4 Copas Tequila is said to be the world’s... From The Meta-Efficient Labs: Most Optimal Comforter Material: Organic Merino Wool As many of you may have heard — I... Efficient Organic LEDs Demonstrated Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are a new type of... Check out the latest headlines from Treehugger.com [ headlines as of Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 10:54AM ] Should Cell Phone Towers Be Put on Residential Buildings? Image: Lloyd Alter Between the upgrading of existing systems and the licencing of new carriers, the rooftop landscape of Toronto, Canada is changing rapidly as new antennae are added daily. While TreeHugger has discussed the question of cell phone safety many times, we are usually talking about the phone itself, where users have some control, rather than the base stations, where residents in apartment buildings with base stations on the roof do not. Is this exposure dangerous? A recent installation raises some questions....Read the full story on TreeHugger Woot! Google Bike There Feature to Google Maps! (Video) It's about time! Google Maps has finally added a Bike There feature. They've been plugging away for awhile now on ways to get directions for cyclists that avoids hills, excessive traffic, and points you in the best directions for pedaling to your destination. After a long time of lobbying by grassroots groups (it was all the way back in 2008 that we saw the petition circulating to add the feature), we finally have a thorough set of directions for alternative transportation, rounding out the walk there and public transit features. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger New Charging Method Could Mean Exponentially Faster Battery Recharge Times Photo of batteries via Moria, molecules via Technology Review Chemists have figured out a new way to charge up electronics that drastically speeds up how long it takes to fill up to full. Ibrahim Abou Hamad at Mississippi State University show off a new way to recharge lithium ion batteries that could be a huge boon for electronics across the board, but while we immediately think of how much faster we might be able to text away on our cell phones, or go snap photos with our digital cameras, the real impact could happ...Read the full story on TreeHugger Powering Up Electronics With Cotton Fabric? It's Happening. Photo via WonderMike Cornell University is about to have a fashion show. And at that fashion show will be clothing made of fabric that is simply electrifying. No, really. Juan Hinestroza, assistant professor of Fiber Science and Apparel Design, has developed cotton threads that, while remaining flexible and comfortable to wear, can conduct electric current as well as a metal wire. Simply knotting the threads is enough to create a complete circuit. A solar-powered dress with this technology literally woven into its fabric will be featured at the upcoming fashion show. Bu...Read the full story on TreeHugger BP Still Ranked Greenest Oil Company by Greenopia - Citgo Brings Up the Rear photo: BP Greenopia has updated their guide to the greenest oil companies--though it may seem like it, it's not entirely an oxymoron--and BP is still on top. The other positions have shifted a bit, with Sunoco and Hess taking second and third place:...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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