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Sonoma County Welcomes Electric Vehicles With Plans For 200 Charging Stations
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
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Image via: Coulomb Technologies
Sonoma County, CA is preparing to install 200 new ChargePoint electric vehicle charging stations throughout the county. The infrastructure is being installed in preparation of electric vehicles being sold like hot cakes starting over the next few years, but the plan hinges on a little thing calle…
Chinese Government Raises Fuel Prices by 10% (That’s Good!)
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
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Those prices are in Yuans per liter, I think.
Fuel Subsidies Punish Virtue
The Chinese government has recently decided to raise fuel prices by about 10%, the third increase in the past few months, following a 6-7% increase on June 1st, and a 3-5% increase in March. The stated goal is to bring the price of fuel in China closer to what the market price is. From a green point of view, this is good because subsidized fossil fuels only encourages waste, over-consumption, and the buying of vehicles that aren’t fuel efficient. It also artificially reduces the competitiveness of technologies that aren’t based on fossil fuels, slowing down their adop…
The Blogosphere’s Top 5 Ways to Green Your 4th of July Celebrations
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
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This week on TreeHugger we've been looking at ways you can make your Independence Day celebrations greener than the grass you'll be having your BBQ on. Avoiding carbon from BBQ's, vegan celebrations in Texas, fireworks and the environment, have all been highlighted, so let's take a tour on the blogosphere party bus to see what other bright green 4th of ...San Francisco Turns Intersection into Park in 72 Hours (Video)
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
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Image credit: StreetFilms
Dangerous intersection reclaimed as public space
One of my favorite things about the folks at StreetFilms is that they don't just report on innovative projects for livable streets - they deconstruct what has been done so we can all learn from it. It's like they are building a sense of collective literacy around planning and public space. Whether it's physically separated bike lanes or <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/...Eco-Activism, Charitable Donations, and You
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
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Photo via N.ico
Natural Papa is running a fundraiser drive that reminds us how vital taking action is to environmentalism. Some of the bigger names in the green blogosphere, including TheGoodHuman and TwilightEarth have gotten together to rally funds for some important environmental groups. And the best part is, you get a say in how the fundraiser goes down. Check out how this special eco-charity drive works….
Sneak Peek: Leanne Marshall for Bluefly.com
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
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Photo credit: Bluefly
Leanne Marshall, Project Runway’s Season 5 winner, presented a sneak peek of her long-anticipated sustainable collection for Bluefly.com on Tuesday.
Available exclusively at the online retailer starting July 8, the nine-piece collection comprises a tank and a tunic in two colorways, a skirt, jacket, and three different takes on the dress, including a smoldering off-the-shoulder fuchsia number and an ultramarine duchess-silk-and-organza confection.
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Holy Crap! Toilet-Paper Wedding Dress Displays Unparalleled Dedication
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
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Photo credit: Cheap Chic Weddings
Major, major kudos to Ann Kagawa Lee of Honolulu, Hawaii, winner of Cheap Chic Wedding's annual toilet-paper wedding dress contest, who made this mind-boggling matrimonial ensemble out of bathroom tissue—a textile fit for a recession!—tape, glue, and a breathtaking amount of commitment.
Lee's stunningly detailed creation, which has drawn comparisons to an Oscar de la Renta couture gown, according to the Web site, was inspired by a potent combo of Gone W...Washington D.C. Event: Fashion Fights Poverty Hosts Fashion Swap on July 18
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
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Photo credit: Fashion Fights Poverty
Mark your calendars: One of the largest fashion fundraisers in our nation’s capital, Fashion Fights Poverty, will be hosting Washington, D.C.’s first fashion swap on July 18.
Bring in your gently used togs to be consigned, traded for “new to you” pieces, or donated to D.C.’s Covenant House, an organization that offers shelter, protection, food, clothing, counseling, and job training to disadvantaged youth. Details below….
IDEA’s Solar Lamp Looks Like Creepy Robot Eye
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
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Images via IDEA and Engadget
This solar lamp from Japan's IDEA charges up with ambient light and so doesn't need a cord, which is great. The only problem is it looks like a space-age robot eye is watching you......
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
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