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Where Can I Buy an Electric Car in America?
The transition has begun that will wean our society from gas powered cars to electric. As we strive to improve the environment and grapple...
Solid Signs of Progress for New Orleans Since Storm
As the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina nears, it is beneficial to search for signs of recovery and progress. What can be found...
Heroes in School Shooting and Bridge Collapse Receive Prestigious Medals
Two years ago, a Nevada Middle School gym teacher confronted a student gunman who had already wounded others. With compassion and persuasion she convinced...
Green Visionaries Unveil Plan for World’s First Carbon-Neutral, Waste-Free, Car-Free City
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is awash in profitable oil reserves yet pouring billions into renewable- and sustainable-energy technologies...
New National Park for Russian Tigers
Endangered northern Amur (Siberian) tigers have received a boost to their protection through the creation of a new national park in the Russian Far...
Increased Employment Is Climate Change’s Silver Lining: UN
Despite the detrimental effects brought on by climate change, new industries to combat global would likely spur employment oportunities for not just the middle...
Brad Donates Millions for Eco-Housing Project in New Orleans
Brad Pitt unveiled the next phase of his mission to help the people of New Orleans rebuild their homes in the devastated ninth ward,...
New Las Vegas Casino to Build Green, Part of New Trend
Even on the Las Vegas Strip, where over-the-top casino and hotel complexes are the norm, the $4.8 billion Echelon is sure to stand out....
Houses Built on Plastic Bottles Combat Poverty, and Litter (Video)
A house made of littered plastic bottles filled with sand and reinforced with concrete has given a Bolivian family a much-needed sturdy dwelling, while...
Canada’s Jobless Rate at 33-Year Low of 6%
Canada churned out a better-than-expected 23,300 new jobs in August amid strong employment growth in education and construction. Analysts had been expecting the economy...
Kitten Almost Became Part of Cement Stairs
"Construction workers at a high school were shocked to find a small kitten trapped beneath concrete that was being poured to secure a set...
Chase Opens its First “Green” Bank Branch in U.S.
Environmental issues dictate building materials at the first "green" branch for Chase banks. From ceiling tiles made from recycled material down to bamboo floor,...
Poland Halts Wetlands Road Plan
Poland has halted the planned work on a road through one of Europe's last remaining wetlands after the EU warned it would file an...
World’s First High-Speed All-Electric Sport Utility Truck
Earth-friendly, fuel-efficient vehicles that produce no emissions may seem like a dream of the future. But several companies are already well on their way...
Low-Income Florida Homes Get Hurricane Help
Low-income residents in 12 Florida counties are getting a little extra help this hurricane season to protect their homes from storm damage.
Under the state-funded...
UN to Plant 9 Million Trees in Refugee Areas
The United Nations refugee agency has pledged to plant more than 9 million trees this year in areas of human displacement where refugees have...
Work Begins on Brad Pitt’s Green Project in 9th Ward
"Construction is to begin on an environmentally friendly new home, based on the winning design in a competition launched by movie star Brad Pitt....
Building a Better Bike Lane
"Flat, compact and temperate, the Netherlands and Denmark have long been havens for bikers. In Amsterdam, 40 percent of commuters get to work by...
Miracle Baseball League Helps Disabled Kids Play the Game They Love
Thirteen-year-old Justin Clemens loves baseball. Though born premature and covered with bruises after complications at birth, he's more mature than most boys his age,...
Rebels in Central African Republic Agree to Sign Peace Deal
“The time has come to make peace and work together for the reconstruction of our country,” said rebels in the Central African Republic. They...