Daily Archives: February 2, 2010
2010: The Year of the Strong Grid? Part II
The Strongest Strong Grid Stocks Tom Konrad, CFA A comparison of the financial strength of transmission (or "Strong Grid") companies. In Part I of this article I made the case that transmission stocks, or "Strong Grid" might be a clean…
Do Gas Prices Drive Our Vehicle Purchases?
Image credit: Good
It seems obvious that the more expensive gas becomes, the more inclined people are to purchase fuel-efficient vehicles. Good highlights that relationship with an infographic….Read the full story on TreeHugger
Tiger Conference Ends with Mixed Results
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The Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation, which brought 13 Asian nations together, has concluded with a draft resolution. The plan, most experts agree, is a strong step forward in the fight to save the continent’s critically endangered tigers. Key elements, like adequate funding, however, may be missing….Read the full story on TreeHugger
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: How Green Is Your Love?
Photo via Frey Wines
Whether you’re a longtime duo marking a milestone anniversary this year, a pair of starry-eyed newlyweds still in honeymoon mode, or one-half of a brand new couple facing your first Valentine’s Day, it’s time to start making plans for February 14–but that doesn’t mean settling for faded roses and drugstore chocolate. Instead, use our green gift guide to find sustainable alternatives to classic gifts–from jewelry and wine to lingerie and, yes, even chocolate.
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Making High-Tech Aircraft Parts with… Cork
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Is Cork About to Take Off?
Portugal produces a lot of cork: At about 157,000 tonnes/year, it grow over half of the total world supply. Since demand for cork is going down in the wine industry (because of metal screwtops and plastic stoppers), Portugese engineers are looking for other uses for the natural material. One promising – and perhaps unexpected – potential use is in the aviation sector….Read the full story on TreeHugger
Green Eyes On: Can Walking Barefoot Make You Healthier?
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New research is showing that ditching your shoes could possibly make your bones and body healthier. According to a recent article in the UK’s Guardian (also covered recently in TreeHugger, “Barefoot Running Is the New Treat for Your Feet“), researchers analyzed the movements of runners on a treadmill and found that running in sh…Read the full story on TreeHugger
39% of Bagged Salads Have Too Much Fecal Bacteria
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First the soda fountains at fast food restaurants, and now this–<a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/2010/march/recalls-and-safety-alerts/bagged-salad/i…Read the full story on TreeHugger
Chinese Gov’t to Spend More on Smart Grid Projects than U.S. in 2010
An Opportunity to Leapfrog Over the Dumb Grid
The U.S. federal stimulus funds included a lot of money for smart grid investments, but according to a recent report by ZPryme, a market research firm, China’s government will be #1 in the world in 2010 when it comes to putting cash in smart grid projects (in absolute numbers, not per capita)….Read the full story on TreeHugger
Today on Planet 100: Global Sun Block (Video)
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Obama Seeks to Cut $38 Billion Coal & Oil Subsidies Out of Budget
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We’ve heard this one before; Obama threatening to sever subsidies to the fossil fuel industry. He called for ending the subsidies during his SOTU, and was doing so even before that. Now, he’s proposing that $36 billion worth of those subsidies for oil and $2.3 billion for coal (both get $70 billion a year in total) get stripped from the budget–which would be great. Too bad special interests will almost certainly keep this from happening. …Read the full story on TreeHugger
