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• Green Academic Programs

  

  As more citizens take steps to become more environmentally conscious, colleges and universities are recognizing the need to prepare their students for the... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Chevy Volt Vs Nissan LEAF

  

  It is great to see some the big car manufacturers finally starting to see the light and begin to produce cars that are much more environmentally friendly then... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Solar Powered Trash Compactor

  

  Here is an interesting concept to our litter problems ... The BigBelly Solar Compactor is a patented compacting trash receptacle that is completely self-powered... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Glen Dhu Wind Park in Pictou County

  

  We had a tour of completed Glen Dhu Wind Park recently; the alternative energy facility is the largest wind farm in Nova Scotia located on Browns Mountain in... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• How to Be a Green College Student

  

  College is perhaps one of the most “non-green” opportunities a student must take advantage of. Because having a college degree can determine whether or not a... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Does That Cup Really Biodegrade, Or Does It Simply Break Into Smaller Pieces of...

  

  The truth behind biodegradable plastic is hard to find. Cups that biodegrade. Food packaging that is compostable. Bottles that are made from plants or corn. Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• TD Friends of the Environment Foundation

  

  The TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) is a national organization created by the TD Bank Financial Group to fund local projects that are dedicate... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• How Schools Can Go Green

  

  In this day and age, it is vital that we all do everything we can to change from our old habits to a concentration on going green. Nowhere is such a change... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Average Person Uses 650 Lbs of Paper

  Found a neat simple black and white computer animation dealing with recycling made by with Flash 8 by computer animator “JamesL88 ” that I thought I would... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Discuss Ways to Make...

  We all know or are learning that biofuels may help us solve problems with global energy while at the same time reduce the impact of fossil fuels. Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Pursuing Alternative Forms of Energy

  

  Due to ongoing environmental concerns which not only affect our present but also our future, coupled with the economic factors such as gas prices and political... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Geothermal Energy

  The umbrella of alternative energy sources is huge and includes many resources: solar power, water, wind, biofuels etc. One of the most powerful yet... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• An Introduction to Environment Jobs

  

  If you are looking for a job, have you considered going for an environment job? This is an increasingly popular and diverse industry that offers lots of job... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 CAREER, ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Appliance Retirement Program: Out with the Old. In with the Savings

  

  Much like the Ontario program "The Great Refrigerator Roundup" that we covered here on EnvironmentGreen.com last year, it was brought to our attention by a... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Neglected Sky – Animated Global Warming Interpretation

  

  Neglected Sky is an award winning youth animated (from fifth Annual Media That Matters Film Festival) Global Warming Interpretation by director John Cooney. Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Canon Envirothon Environmental Competition

  

  The North American Canon Envirothon is taking place this week at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick. This event is North America’s largest... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• The Job You’re MostLikely to Have in Ten Years

  

  Your job, a decade from now, will be impacted significantly by changing trends in energy consumption. If the Industrial Revolution was fueled by coal and... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Going Green With Organic Lawn Care

  

  Summer has arrived, and that means barbeques, pools, fireworks and lawn care. So with all this fun going on, why should you spend extra time practicing organic... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Solar Energy: an Alternative Energy Source

  Solar energy, by virtue of its being readily available almost throughout the world and being absolutely pollution free, is becoming an increasingly sought... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Jobs in Alternative Energy Sectors

  

  The Alternative Energy sources sector is a hugely rewarding one, commercially as well as intellectually. However, a word of warning to those searching for jobs... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT