Supermarket trials carbon labels

Consumers concerned with the health of the environment may begin to turn to a special label on various food and home items to tell them critical information on the item's carbon footprint."Supermaket chain Tesco has...

Exercise Bikes Used to Light Homeless Shelter

Imagine taking this further, and setting up power generators in Gyms and Spas across Toronto. Then they could take the power down to Shelters and schools. I mean, the work is being done anyway, right?"The Salvation Army Gateway shelter will soon be glowing with lights...

Drugs Farm Uncovered

In the past the majority of cannabis sold in Britain was imported but now most is 'homegrown' in factory set ups like this. Ordinary houses on respectable estates are increasingly being used this way,"Police have uncovered one of Leicestershire's biggest-ever cannabis growing...

Low-energy bulbs can trigger migraine, seizures and pain

"Save the planet, get a headache?  Some U.K. health experts say energy-saving light bulbs may trigger migraines in people prone to the condition, according to a report in Britain's Daily Mail.  British...

Moderation urged for New Year's parties (don't forget to upload your photos)

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008 "Revellers in Ireland and Britain have been urged not to drink to excess as Europe prepares to ring in 2008. The Mature Enjoyment of Alcohol in Society group called on people in Ireland to use...

It's lights out for Nunavut

One Canadian territory has placed a ban on incandescent light bulbs following the lead of many other world governments. Like those other locations, the decision is met with resistance in what some are calling a...

Ontario turns out the lights on inefficient bulbs

"Ontario will ban the sale of inefficient incandescent light bulbs by the end of 2011, a move that follows in the footsteps of Australia, the province said Wednesday. The government estimates that replacing the 87...

Turning off the lights in Australia - light bulbs banned

It seems the humble light bulb is causing the earth to warm up and here in Australia they will be banned from 2010 according to new legislation.While they supposedly last 6 times longer, it will be a period of pain...

Is Thorium The Answer To Our Energy Crisis?

"It could power the planet for thousands of years, the reactors would never blow up and the waste is relatively clean. So is thorium the nuclear fuel of the future? Helen Brown reports It's a word that's been generating a steady, background hum in the scientific community...

Top Five Shops to Fill Your Holiday Fix

"Kingston is a lovely city to celebrate the holidays in. Usually it is dusted in snow, the bulbs are festive, the stores are decked to the hilt with holiday decor and you can practically smell the eggnog and peppermint lattes oozing out of the various coffee shops. Mere days...

Taking Actions/Treehugger

Some suggestions from the Treehugger online blog/e newsletter.USA focussed."Category: take action :: ::The Slate Green Challenge: Week 7 - Water December 8, 2006 9:30 AM - Brittany Jacobs, Seattle 061023_green_water.jpg Struggling with high energy bills? Your home water...

Plane Flies on Power of Five Light Bulbs (SPACE.com / LiveScience.com)

" Sara Goudarzi LiveScience Staff Writer LiveScience.com 2 hours, 50 minutes ago The largest unmanned aircraft to rely solely on hydrogen fuel has flown successfully during tests. The plane, with a 22-foot-wingspan, is powered by a fuel-cell system that generates...

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