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Solar Impulse To Fly Across US Fueled By Sun
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The challenge is to circle the world in an airplane that doesn’t use fossil fuels and emits no greenhouse gas, but the Solar Impulse is taking it one feat at a time. This summer, the Solar Impulse solar airplane will cross America, flying from San Francisco to New York City, spreading its environmental message as…
5 Ways Cities Are Going Green
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By Bill Shaver – In recent decades, people have become more aware of the ways society affects the earth. Thousands of international cities are joining the green cities movement by striving to reduce their strain on the environment. Here are five of the most effective ways that international cities are increasing their sustainability. 1. Public…
Pittsburgh’s Center for Sustainable Landscapes
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The Phipps Conservatory unveils a self-sustaining “living building.” The Center for Sustainable Landscapes in Pittsburgh will produce its own renewable electricity and recycle its own water. Find out more at PhippsCSL.org.
Green Eugene Eco Home Tour
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This eco-conscious resident of Eugene, OR takes viewers on a tour of her renewable home, featuring gardens based on permaculture principles, complete insulation, solar energy, water catchment systems, and recycled materials. Very impressive!
