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Limited Gains in U.S. Fuel Efficiency

greenhomeblog — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:19:14 +0000

Were you aware that the average fuel efficiency of automobiles has increased only by about 3 mpg in the last two generations? That’s a pretty scary thought, despite all the buzz about hybrid cars. Find out more about changes in the U.S. fuel efficiency at NewScientist.

Toyota Prius Coupe Rumors

greenhomeblog — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:14:35 +0000

Rumors are growing about how Toyota may be planning to offer two door coupe versions of its highly popular Prius hybrid vehicles. It may hit the market by 2012. For more info, go to Gas 2.0.

Top 10 Green Cities in the U.S.

greenhomeblog — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:06:09 +0000

From implementing a new rail system to carbon offsetting efforts. From renewable energy projects to providing free trees to residents. Find out what the top 10 U.S. Green Cities are doing to be environmentally friendly. See the full article at Green Irene.

Energy Saving Tips

greenhomeblog — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:24:05 +0000

While alternative and renewable energy is a step towards a healthier environment, there is no savings from green energy that outweigh just small reductions on electricity usage. Electric generation causes a significant amount of pollution, which just by using less, would help us have a greener planet. Here are a few electricity saving tips by Green Living Tips.

Tips When Building A Home

greenhomeblog — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:58:36 +0000

Building a brand new home can consume a lot of resources. Not only in terms of the building materials, but also the release or use of chemicals during manufacturing processes, as well as any materials or resources used to transport the items. Green Irene suggests 5 tips on how to reduce waste when building a new home: Minimize the house size, reduce the amount of packaging, buy materials made from recycled materials, reuse leftover construction materials, and recycle any last leftover items.

The Truth About Garbage

greenhomeblog — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:44:49 +0000

The North Pacific has started to accumulate a rather significant amounts of garbage. There are, in fact, two identifiable patches. We’ve given them names, too: the Eastern and Western Pacific Garbage Patches. These piles have started forming as a result of our garbage dumped into the ocean, combined with ocean currents and winds. Scientists believe these garbage piles have been growing at an alarming rate. These piles now covers an area twice the size of the United States! Read about 100 million tons of garbage at Be More Eco.

Man Made Trees

greenhomeblog — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:32:54 +0000

Imagine a tree that was made my humans that has plastic leaves that trap and absorb carbon dioxide. Also imagine that this tree can absorb carbon dioxide at a rate that’s 1,000 times faster than a real tree! Read the article at Grace The Earth With Green that reports on a synthetic tree currently in development at Columbia University in New York.

Chemical Free, Organic Gardening

greenhomeblog — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:32:05 +0000

Contrary to what you might think, there are ways in which you can garden at home without having to use chemicals, pesticides, etc. For example, you could do a little re-thinking as to what types of plants you want to have at home in your garden. There are some varieties that can repel garden pests naturally. Find out more about organic, chemical free gardening at About Green Living.

A Shipping Container to Call Home

greenhomeblog — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:54:14 +0000

If you liked G Living’s article about the WelcomeHome prefabricated house, you’ll really like this one. Green Living Ideas uncovers life in a container. A shipping container, to be exact. “This ain’t your grandma’s mobile home,” they say.

SF to LA in 2.5 Hours

greenhomeblog — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:42:12 +0000

London, Paris and Brussels have the EuroStar. Boston, New York and D.C. have the Acela. It’s been a long time coming, but San Francisco and Los Angeles may soon be linked by their very own high speed rail line, estimated to take around two and a half hours of travel time. Find out some of interesting facts from G Living about this high speed rail proposition.