Chinese and German Culture Comparison
These Icons were part of an art exhibition in Germany held in June 2007. The left (blue) side refers to German culture, and the right (red) side refers to Chinese culture.
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December 31, 2007
December 24, 2007
Take Back My TV
Tell Mars to Drop Deadly Animal Tests!
Got a sweet tooth? Think twice before picking up a Mars candy bar! You should know that candymaker Mars, Inc.—creator of M&M's, Snickers, Twix, Dove, Three Musketeers, Starburst, Skittles, and other candies—funds deadly animal tests, even though there are more reliable human studies and not one of the tests is required by law.
Firms may have to reveal green details
The State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA) is attempting to force Chinese companies, both listed and those waiting to be, to regularly reveal environmental information to the public.
Disclosure rules for listed companies could be finalized in the next six months, Ge Chazhong, an official affiliated with SEPA, told China Daily.
December 21, 2007
Global Alternative Energy ETF (GEX) — Fund Facts
The Global Alternative Energy ETF seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the performance of the Ardour Global IndexSM (Extra Liquid). The Fund provides targeted exposure to 30 companies worldwide that are engaged in the alternative energy industry. As such, the Fund is subject to the risks of investing in this sector. more info
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
SUNDAY
The Law of Pure Potentiality
Take time to be silent, to just BE. Meditate for 30 minutes twice a day. Silently witness the intelligence within every living thing. Practice non-judgment.
MONDAY
The Law of Giving
Today, bring whoever you encounter a gift: a compliment or flower. Gratefully receive gifts. Keep wealth circulating by giving and receiving care, affection, appreciation and love.
December 20, 2007
Less than $0.02 per mile Tesla Roadster
| Style | 2-seat, open-top, rear-drive roadster |
| Drivetrain | Electric motor with 2-speed electrically-actuated-manual-shift transmission with integral differential |
| Motor | 3-phase, 4-pole electric motor, 248hp peak (185kW), redline 13,000 rpm, regenerative "engine braking" |
| Chassis | Bonded extruded aluminum with 4-wheel wishbone suspension |
| Brakes | 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS |
| Acceleration | 0 to 60 in under 4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 125 mph |
| Range | About 220 miles (based on EPA combined city/highway cycle) |
| Battery Life | Useful battery, 100,000 miles |
| Energy Storage System | Custom microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack |
| Full Charge | About 3.5 hours |
December 19, 2007
What is the Story of Stuff?
From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever. See the story
December 12, 2007
10 Ways to Go Green at Work
Greener homes are in the spotlight these days, but what about the other places where many of us spend huge chunks of our time--our offices? Some simple changes of habit can save energy and resources at work, and these small steps can be multiplied by persuading the powers-that-be at your workplace to adopt environmentally friendly (and often cost-effective) policies.
December 10, 2007
The Great Green Web Game
December 07, 2007
Organic Lifestyle Apparel
December 05, 2007
Environmental Efficiency, Technology, and Creativity
From insulation made from old blue jeans to hydrogen fuel cells used in hybrid electric motors, the United States is producing an array of environmentally friendly technology. The photographs here depict examples of progress being made in environmental architecture, alternative energy sources, materials recycling, and new fuel technology.
December 04, 2007
Divorce Found to Harm The Environment With Higher Energy, Water Use
Divorce is not just a family matter. It exacts a serious toll on the environment by boosting the energy and water consumption of those who used to live together, according to a study by two Michigan State University researchers.
Ski Area Environmental Scorecard 2008
EVERY SKIER MAKES A DIFFERENCE
The Ski Area Environmental Scorecard is the only non-industry, independent mechanism that gives skiers and boarders a way to assess the environmental performance of their favorite resorts. By choosing environmentally friendly ski areas, you can encourage all resorts to improve thier policies.
The 2007/2008 Scorecard includes the latest information on resorts that are:
- Impacting Roadless Areas
- Logging Old Growth Forests
- Purchasing clean, renewable wind energy
- Using cleaner burning, biodegradable biodiesel.
- and much more
The term bright green...
The term bright green, first coined in 2003 by writer Alex Steffen, refers to a subcategory of environmentalism, distinct from traditional forms[1]. Bright green environmentalism aims for a society that relies on new technology and improved design to achieve gains in ecological sustainability without reducing (indeed, increasing) the potential for economic growth.[2] Its proponents tend to be particularly enthusiastic about green energy, hybrid automobiles, efficient manufacturing systems and bio and nanotechnologies, are supportive of dense urban settlements. "One-planet living" is a frequently heard buzz-phrase.[3][4]
Their ideas can be contrasted with what they consider traditional environmentalism: pessimistic, primitivist, unattractive, "dark green" ideas that depend on a reduction in human numbers or a relinquishment of technology to reduce its impact on the biosphere.
Others contrast "bright green" environmentalism with "lite green" environmentalism, which they characterize as superficial moves to buy or use products which claim to be environmentally preferable, but in fact offer limited sustainability benefits. Many environmentalists of all stripes use "light" or "lite" green to describe products or practices they believe are greenwashing.
The term "bright green" has been used with increased frequency due to the promulgation of its ideas though the Internet and recent coverage in the traditional media.
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December 03, 2007
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