The Week in Pictures: Pac-Man Ship Eats Oil Spills, World Cup Carbon Footprint, Pedal-powered Porsche, and More (Slideshow)
As BP’s Gulf oil spill continues to spew, the internet has helped showcase some of the more interesting ways an oil spill can be cleaned up. For example, a pac-man-esque oil recovery vessel and Kevin Costner’s machine that can separate oil and water–BP just ordered 32! The Upright Citizens Brigade explores what happens when BP spills coffee and the video is pretty hilarious (unlike the actual spill in the Gulf of Mexico).
And in other green news, VW has just unveiled the new 2011 Jetta with a hybrid model coming in 2012; A new study estimates a carbon footprint of 2,753,251 tons of CO2 from the 2010 World Cup; and NASA says that the Moon may have more water th…Read the full story on TreeHugger
The Carbon Footprint of the 2010 World Cup
If you thought that those pesky vuvuzela were the worst thing about the 2010 World Cup, wait until you hear about the carbon emissions estimated to be released during the planet’s biggest sporting event. According to a study conducted by the Norwegian embassy and South African government on the eve of the games, this year’s World Cup will emit 2,753,251 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere, which is…Read the full story on TreeHugger
Why Graham Hill Is a Weekday Vegetarian, and Why You Should Be Too! (Video)
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A weekday vegetarian is someone who only eats meat on the weekends, drastically cutting their food carbon footprint without totally giving up BBQs and beef stews. We can curb climate change by as much as 70%, just by returning to a diet light on meat like we once enjoyed. In February, Graham presented his idea to the audience at TED 2010. Now you can check out his 3-minute tal…Read the full story on TreeHugger
Intel Slashes Carbon Footprint by Over 20%, Reduces Power Costs by $4 Million
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Intel has given a lot of lip service to reducing the carbon footprint of the IT industry. Thankfully, the company is walking the walk as well – and taking big strides. The progress includes cutting its overall carbon footprint by 24% in 2009, and trimming its energy use by 9% during the same year – equating to a $4 million savings on electricity costs – all while keeping business rolling strong. Intel’s progress is made mostly by focusing on one area in particular. …Read the full story on TreeHugger
This Is Why We’re All Effed: iPad Tops 1 Million Sales, 3G Version Is Identical, and We’re Microwaving Them
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There are few things out there that do a better job than the iPad at highlighting just what’s wrong with us when it comes to our gadget mentality. We love our gadgets, and they hold a lot of potential for dematerializing our lives, which means a smaller collective carbon footprint and hope for a sustainable future. But that potential only goes as far as we will take it, and from the looks of things, we aren’t wanting to dematerialize and, what’s worse, we aren’t even valuing the stuff that we put up on a pedestal as revolutionary.
The iPad underscores all thi…Read the full story on TreeHugger
Twittering Adds How Much to Your Carbon Footprint?
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It seems like just yesterday that we went round and round about how much energy a typical Google search uses, and what kind of carbon footprint that equates to. The use of our computers and data centers adds up to a significant amount of electricity use, which adds up to a significant amount of carbon dioxide and other gasses into the atmosphe…Read the full story on TreeHugger
Is Biodynamic and Organic Wine Still Green If It Is Shipped Halfway Around The World?
Is it really eco-friendly?
Wine is tough. We really should drink local in refillable bottles. Since we cannot do that, we should take into account the carbon footprint of its travel. If you are in New York, Pablo calculates that a bottle of Australian Yellow Tail has a lower footprint than a bottle from Napa because it came by ship instead of truck. And we would like to support wineries that are organic, biodynamic, <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2010/04/best…Read the full story on TreeHugger
Best of Green: Travel & Nature (Slideshow)
When it comes to reducing our carbon footprint and paying attention to how we treat the planet, we’re doing it for two main reasons – so that we can provide a healthy home for all the flora and fauna of the globe, and so that we get to enjoy those very plants and animals across the planet. That’s what’s behind this year’s Travel and Nature winners – ways to enjoy everything life has to offer, and celebrate all the amazing living creatures that call our planet home. From the most beatuiful green yoga retreats to the most amazing natural discoveries, see what we think are the best of the best.
Don’t forget to c…Read the full story on TreeHugger
LG Announces Investment in Green Electronics to Cut Carbon, But Can They Be Trusted?
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LG Group in South Korea has announced a plan to invest 20 trillion won (about $17.7 billion) in developing more environmentally friendly products. It’s part of the company’s plan to cut their carbon footprint by 40% against 2009 levels by 2020. However, LG has not had a very good track record in being honest about their products’ impact on the environment. Several of their fridge models have been <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/01/lg-gets-more-green-rankings-from-ul-environment-sues-doe-over-energy-star-la…Read the full story on TreeHugger
The Storvino 100% Recycled Wine Storage System
When it comes to choosing a low-impact vino, there are certainly some tough questions. Which wine has a lower carbon footprint, Californian or French? Should I look for a cork or a cap? Box, bottle, or pouch? <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/ways-to-wine-from-bottle-to-box-…Read the full story on TreeHugger
