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Fabien Cousteau Joins the Lexus Eco Challenge to Inspire Young Minds

October 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

Fabien Cousteau, left, listens to students in Bryn Mawr, Pa. share concerns about the environment.  The Bryn Mawr school was one of the 14 first-place teams from last year’s challenge. Photo courtesy of The Ocean Futures Society. Lexus and Scholastic announce the launch of the second annual Lexus Eco Challenge. The Challenge is open [...]

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Tags: Climate Change · Global Warming · Green Tech · Recycling · Uncategorized

Options in Natural Baby Care: Little Twig

October 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

I’ve been a fan of California Baby products for quite some time. That said, I’m always on the lookout for other options as well. It doesn’t hurt to have a little variety in ones life! We’ve recently stumbled upon Little Twig , a natural body & bath care line. Read more of this story »

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‘Q Drum’ Makes Water Transport Easier in Africa

October 1st, 2008 · No Comments

The Q Drum , developed in South Africa, is aiding water transportation for those in poorer nations with distances to trek just to gain this most basic resource. The design allows relatively easy towing of 50 liters of water across reasonably flat terrains. Sources: Green Upgrader Image: Q Drum

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Tags: Climate Change · Global Warming · Green Tech · Recycling · Uncategorized · africa · ecoscraps

Two New Studies: California Economy Will Grow Due to Global Warming Law

September 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

California, the world’s sixth largest economy, is expected to grow as a result of a global warming law.  AB32 requires a 25 percent cut in industrial greenhouse gases by 2020.  Two new studies released by the California Air Resources Board claims the economy and public health will benefit from emissions reductions as a result [...]

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Ultra pasteurized or non-organic: The dairy aisle quandry

September 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

Filed under: Health , Kids and Parenting I am a big fan of milk. We drink a lot of it in our house. I have a three-year-old and a one-year-old with only two beverage options: milk and water. Currently there are two one gallon jugs of milk in my refrigerator as my one-year-old will [...]

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