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Peres says Israel to focus on green energy

Israeli President Shimon Peres addresses a press conference at his residence in Jerusalem. Peres touted Israel as a future think thank for solutions to global warming, quipping that the sun was a more reliable resource than oil from Saudi Arabia.(AFP/Marco Longari)AFP – President Shimon Peres touted Israel as a future think thank for solutions to global warming, quipping that the sun was a more reliable resource than oil from Saudi Arabia.

Peres says Israel to focus on green energy (AFP)

Nobel Peace Prize could go to climate campaigner

 Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore speaks during a news conference at the presidential residence, Los Pinos, in Mexico City July 31, 2007 .The 2007 Nobel Peace Prize could go to a climate campaigner such as Gore or Inuit activist Sheila Watt-Cloutier, reinforcing a view that global warming is a threat to world security, experts say. REUTERS/Henry RomeroThe 2007 Nobel Peace Prize could go to a climate campaigner such as ex-U.S. Vice-President Al Gore or Inuit activist Sheila Watt-Cloutier, reinforcing a view that global warming is a threat to world security, experts say.

Nobel Peace Prize could go to climate campaigner (Reuters)

Blogging at Green Options: Blog On, Green Bloggers

Get your Green Blog for free from Green Options:


As Noel pointed out last week, Green Options now provides all registered users with a blog. If starting a green blog has been on your to-do list, now you’re only a mouse-click away from adding your voice to the “green blogosphere.”

Read the full story at: Blogging at Green Options: Blog On, Green Bloggers

Summer Rayne Oakes – "It’s Easy Being Green" on HGTV

Isn’t she great. Apparently there’s also a Levi’s Eco Jean line coming out…

You can watch the full version of my segment on HGTV “It’s Easy Being Green” here or below.

Summer Rayne Oakes – “It’s Easy Being Green” on HGTV

Judge hits auto makers, allows Vermont to limit emissions

 Cars, taxis and trucks sit in traffic in midtown Manhattan in August 2007 during the morning rush hour. In a blow to US automakers, a federal judge has ruled that the state of Vermont can set limits on car emissions believed to contribute to global warming, rejecting arguments that only the US government can regulate the industry.(AFP/File/Timothy A. Clary )AFP – In a blow to US automakers, a federal judge has ruled that the state of Vermont can set limits on car emissions believed to contribute to global warming, rejecting arguments that only the US government can regulate the industry.

Judge hits auto makers, allows Vermont to limit emissions (AFP)

Google.org Commits $10 Million to Environmental Projects

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Google’s non-profit arm, Google.org, has announced a $10 million commitment to investing in companies and entrepreneurs focused on sustainable transportation, such as hybrid vehicles. The goal of the funding is to “help accelerate mass commercialization of plug-in vehicles” according to the company.

Read the full story at: Google.org Commits $10 Million to Environmental Projects (via Mashable)

Greener Parking from Plant Architects

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Greener Parking from Plant Archtects (via TreeHugger)

YoNaturals Vending Machines

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YoNaturals Vending Machines (via TreeHugger)