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• Santa Clara CA Purchases 50 MW Of New Projects Wind Energy
  17 Feb 2012 in Renewable Energy

  Iberdrola Renewables recently announced that it had sold 50 Megawatts to the City of Santa Clara Silicon Valley Power (SVP) from its Manzana Wind Power Project that is still under construction. According the contract Iberdrola will provide 50 MW to …

• Ecorotic Ratings Make Good Vibes’ Toys Unique
  13 Jan 2012 in Food & Health

  There are a range of green products in the market nowadays; if you think of a product, chances are, there is an eco-friendly version of it. Now the same can be said for San Francisco-based Good Vibrations, an adult store …

• Green Video Games Teaching Kids
  09 Jan 2012 in Culture & Celebrity

  It’s not always easy to get through to kids; engaging them in conversation about the environment can be tedious, especially if they are twitching from video game withdrawal and anxious to return to their XBOX. Luckily, there are games out …

• Conflict between Wildlife and Wind Farms
  18 Dec 2011 in Travel & Nature

  Wind power is a great form of energy; there’s no doubt about that. However, there have been recent threats to the wildlife population that have collided with these green efforts. This upcoming January 2012, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service …

• Green Apps for the Tech Savvy
  18 Dec 2011 in Science & Technology

  Nowadays there’s an app for everything. There even happens to be many apps for the ecologically conscious, some of which are better than others. Let’s take a look at some green apps that are particularly useful and which you may …

• Gifts Are Most Attractive in Green Attire
  15 Dec 2011 in Green Action Tip

  Wasting money on expensive wrapping paper is no fun, especially when that paper hasn’t been recycled and will most likely be thrown in the trash without hesitation. This year why not do something different and wrap your gifts in something …

• Green Movement Celebrities
  07 Dec 2011 in Culture & Celebrity

  As going green becomes more and more chic, celebrities are embracing the movement and advocating renewable energy, green products, and the like. But supermodel Gisele Bündchen is no stranger to environmental issues, and this past Thursday she was named the …

• China’s green growth could create millions of businesses and jobs
  05 Dec 2011 in Business & Politics

  China is a controversial country. They have long been criticized for their dangerous levels of pollution, but they have also recently received praise for investing a great deal in renewable energy. However, the negative tides that blacken China’s reputation may …

• Will the 2012 Olympics Be Green, as Promised?
  29 Nov 2011 in Business & Politics

  The 2012 Olympics have been hyped for some time with officials promising some major green changes for the event. However, these promises may not be realized unless corporate sponsors are willing to step up to the plate and go green, …

• The Buzz on Urban Beehives
  21 Nov 2011 in Design & Architecture

  Dutch company Philips is probably best known for its signature electronics; the company has been quite successful when it comes to producing TVs, stereos, and Blu-Ray players. But now the electronics giant has shifted gears, recently announcing a number of …