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renewable energy

Eco Hipsters Saying No to Stonewashed Jeans

Why it matters:
While stone-washed jeans are all the rage this year, little do people know what it takes to create this look. It is actually highly toxic and energy intensive to produce soft jeans with that accidentally bleached look.
Recap:
In [...]

Obama Administration Gives Thumbs Up To Mountaintop Removal Mining

by Kevin McCann 06.30.2009

Effect of Mountain Top Removal West Virginia

Why it matters:
Because mountains are supposed to have tops… Except Mt. St. Helens. She removed her own.
Recap:
In this article from Mother Nature Network, our own Scott Badenoch reports on President Obama’s tough new stance on Mountaintop Removal Mining. And that [...]

Get Free Electricity

by Clay Reed 05.26.2009

Why it matters:
Electricity generated by fossil fuel is rapidly speeding the process of global warming and energy prices will only continue to rise.
Recap:
The California Solar Initiative Program (CSI) provides subsidies to homeowners and businesses to purchase and install photovoltaic systems [...]