Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has moved to assure the coal-fired power generators that they will get help to cope with the changes caused by an emissions trading scheme. Read more...
Malcolm Turnbull has abandoned his support for a 2012 start-up date for an emissions trading scheme, now falling in line with the Opposition Leader's position. Read more...
Despite the narrowing gap in cost between green building and traditional “to-code” building, most builders and home buyers still perceive the green option to be significantly more expensive. The reality is that due to increased builder education and an influx of affordable green building products, a building can be built green within the same budget [...]
Welcome to the first Carnival of Green Crafts!
For more information about the Carnival, please see the Carnival of Green Crafts home page here at Crafting A Green World.
We’re pleased as punch to announce that the next Carnival will be August 9th at BlogHer, courtesy of Hobbies, Crafts & DIY Contributing Editor Debra Roby. Send [...]
The Northwest Biofuels Association has produced a joint letter about biodiesel warranty protocol intended to set the record straight for auto dealers (and everyone else that’s confused about the issue).
Recently, I wrote about how biodiesel’s new ASTM standards could go a long way in improving warranty coverage for biodiesel use in your new car. NW [...]
Putting an Old Dog to Rest…Hopefully
For years, there have been rumors, and concerns, about playground areas at the Grand Canyon School District, located inside the park, being contaminated with radioactive soil from old uranium mines in the area.
I talked with park Public Affairs Officer Maureen Oltrogge, and she said that an investigation is underway to [...]
Inuit people in Canada's far north have condemned proposed legislation by the European Union (EU) to ban imports of seal products from countries which use unnecessarily painful hunting methods. Read more...
On August 1, at REI stores and at the REI web site, trail runners and hikers from newcomer Environmentally Neutral Design (END) go on sale for between $60 and $90 a pair.
Recycled content sneakers
END, a start-up in Nike's hometown of Portland and with a former Nike employee as founder, is aiming to sell a sneaker that has sustainable... Read more...