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February 2010

Thinking Outside of the Box: Bloom Energy Seeks to Revolutionize Energy Generation

February 24, 2010
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In the developing world, over a billion people go without electricity every day. Changing the situation by installing power grids would take [...]

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A Call for Greener Vending Machines

February 19, 2010
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Hmmm. Who’s the real junkie? The pop, chip and chocolate bar junkfood lover or the vending machine that sells the items? We [...]

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Going Green: Making Great Cheese Even Better

February 17, 2010
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It looks like an eco-friendly future can include culinary delights like artisan cheeses. Introducing the first Platinum LEED-certified dairy: Fifth Town Artisan [...]

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Don’t Forget to Count Yourself In!

February 12, 2010
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The Great Backyard Bird Count starts today! Just a reminder to count yourself in by participating in this year’s event. Don’t worry, [...]

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Turn Your Everyday Commute into Juice for Your Gadgets

February 11, 2010
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Love cycling? Turn your daily commute into all the power you need to charge your mobile gadgets. The RollerGen generates 30 watts, [...]

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Decision to Ban Mining Announced in BC’s Flathead River Valley

February 10, 2010
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One of the most wild and beautiful locations in North America, and one of the most biologically diverse and important places on [...]

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Harness Energy With the “sOccket” Soccer Ball

February 9, 2010
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Four enterprising Harvard University students have come up with a brilliant way of using a soccer ball as an energy source. Grouped [...]

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Prentice Says Canada’s Reputation Stinks, Thanks to Oilsands

February 5, 2010
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Oilsands. The very word conjures up images of unparalleled natural destruction and is, unfortunately, synonymous with the word ‘Canada.’ Well aware of [...]

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