Trash your hybrid, the real future of green transportation is more simple than you think. It's a horse! On a treadmill! Imagine driving one of these things around town. Aside from the manure, this thing is a girl magnet.
Looks like somebody's sticking their neck where it doesn't belong. Considering the slim chances of finding a vegetarian dinner party, it seems this fella has hit the jackpot. Grab a seat, big guy (or, like, a neck rest?).
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After wearing green arm bands last week, some Iranian footballers forced to “retire”
Science Buzz The forthcoming all-electric Mini joins the Lamborghini hybrid and others as green cars that aren’t just for the Prius demographic. Because nothing feels as good as speeding when your emissions are at zero.
Taking a break from the “Biggest Online Dance Battles In The History Of Man Kind”, Miley Cyrus urges America to “Wake Up” and go green! Like all the other videos on The Miley and Mandy Show, this one’s not exempt from giggly teenagers lip-synching their own songs, but “Wake Up America” encourages her fans to do something, like leaving the cell phone unplugged at night, taking carpools, and finding other fun ways to “go green”. XOXO M&M lol!
Science Buzz Natalie Jeremijenko starts an environmental health clinic. Stop by and get concrete remedies and “prescriptions” that make your air quality and water quality better. “People know how to ring up and make an appointment at their health clinic. But they don’t really know what to do about toxins in the air and global warming,” explains Dr. Jeremijenko.
Click the image for the story of the “Clingstone” house. So far it has resisted stormy weather and high seas for 103-years.
Science Buzz Prince Charles fuels his 1970 Aston Martin with surplus wine and his Audis, Range Rovers, and Jaguars with used cooking oil to reduce his carbon emissions. Prince Charles has already cut back on hi carbon emissions by 18%, and has promised to cut back 25% by 2012.
Science Buzz New European ecological night clubs have power-generating dance floors. As club goers boogie, blocks beneath the dance floor contract producing electrical currents that can supply the club with over 60% of their energy. Andrew Charambous’s company Club4Climate is responsible for turning Eurotrash green in Holland and London. Expect to see these clubs pop up in Las Vegas, New York, and Tokyo.
Food Buzz Designers and crafters are producing creative alternatives to cardboard Java Jackets. The designs range from a wooden cuff that doubles as a bracelet to knitted and patchwork sleeves with pockets. I wonder how long until Louis Vuitton and Gucci get in on the action.
Style Buzz The BBC has launched a new online magazine dedicated to eco-conscious style. Thread has articles on how to read your clothing labels,sweatshops, where to find ethically produced garments, as well as fashions that are actually stylish. Green may actually be the new black.