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Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, Texas 2009-11-05T16:38:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/google_launches_powermeter_in_the_uk/?source=rss Homeowners will now be able to check how much electricity they are using every hour thanks to a new free online Google tool. By using PowerMeter even people on holiday will be able to see their home's energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, via the internet. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom 2009-10-30T15:40:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/levis_goodwill_partner_for_green_initiative/?source=rss Levi Strauss & Co. partnered with Goodwill Industries International Inc. to divert billions of pounds of unwanted clothing from landfills by encouraging people to donate unwanted clothes. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Land 2009-10-22T20:47:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/airport_rolls_out_new_offset_scheme/?source=rss New carbon kiosks have been installed at San Francisco International airport, part of the airport’s new offset scheme. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Regions, North America, United States, California 2009-09-30T11:49:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/careerbuilder_launches_green_jobs_site/?source=rss CareerBuilder has created a Web site for environmentally conscious job seekers. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Regions, North America, United States, Illinois 2009-08-13T11:53:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/structure_of_hiv_genome_decoded/?source=rss Scientists say they have decoded the entire genetic structure of HIV-1 - the main cause of Aids in humans. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries 2009-08-08T02:06:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/new_sf_food_policy_boosts_local_farms/?source=rss San Francisco has adopted what may be the country's first county food policy that aims to improve access to healthy food while supporting local agriculture and reducing shipping-related greenhouse gas emissions. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Land, Regions, North America, United States, California 2009-07-13T05:21:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/the_home_office_shed_goes_big_business/?source=rss Here is an interesting idea being pitched in the UK: The OfficePOD. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England 2009-03-30T09:22:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/top_7_reasons_why_this_recession_is_a_great_time_to_start_a_green_business/?source=rss While counterintuitive, a recession is actually a terrific time to start a business. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, North America, United States, Utah 2009-03-27T14:07:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/saving_chiles_southern_wilderness/?source=rss It is not every day that a Wall Street bank finds itself in possession of a chunk of land 50 times the size of Manhattan, covered in pristine forest, windswept grassland and snow-capped mountains. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Environment, Forests, Land, Business, Regions, South America, Chile 2009-02-26T20:35:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/enterprise_rent_a_car_adds_5000_hybrids_to_its_green_car_fleet/?source=rss Enterprise Rent-A-Car announced last week they will add nearly 5,000 gas/electric hybrid vehicles to its nationwide rental fleet and designate 80 "hybrid rental branches" - locations with a high concentration of hybrid vehicles available - in 24 major markets across the country including 10 of the nation's busiest airports. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Climate and Energy, Regions, North America, United States, Missouri 2009-02-10T20:20:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/us_wind_power_grew_by_50_in_2008_as_chinas_doubled/?source=rss Many renewable energy technologies, most notably photovoltaic, are struggling to reach what's called "grid parity," where the cost of the power they generate matches that of fossil fuel generation. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, East Asia, China, Europe, Denmark, France, Germany, Spain, North America, United States 2009-02-05T10:12:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/germany_unleashes_worlds_toughest_wind_turbines/?source=rss The first turbines designed specifically for offshore wind energy are finally ready for deployment in Germany after 10 years of development. Areva’s turbines are waterproofed, light, and have a simplified design -- meaning they are easy to install and maintain. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, Europe, Germany 2009-01-25T23:06:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/thousands_of_trees_help_make_tampa_super_bowl_a_green_event/?source=rss More than one thousand trees will take root in Tampa Bay on Thursday as part of the National Football League’s greening of Super Bowl XLIII. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Business, Special Interest, Regions, North America, United States, Florida, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-12-14T10:48:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/get_solar_panels_without_dealing_with_extra_bills/?source=rss Going solar seems to get easier by the day -- both logistically and financially. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, North America, United States, California, Business Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-12-09T10:06:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/guatemalan_women_build_unique_partnership_with_leading_us_yerba_mate_distri/?source=rss Ensuring that ingredients are sourced in an eco-friendly and socially responsible manner is important to Guayaki Yerba Mate, an award-winning North American maker of invigorating organic drinks. World, Human Rights, Environment, Forests, Business, Regions, Central America, Guatemala, North America, United States, California, Business Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-12-07T11:26:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/obama_plans_largest_building_program_since_1950s/?source=rss President-elect Barack Obama said he’ll make the "single largest new investment" in roads, bridges and public buildings since the Eisenhower Administration to lift the sagging economy and create jobs. World, Politics, Environment, Climate and Energy, Health, Business, Regions, North America, United States, Washington D.C., Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-12-07T10:37:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/obama_readies_move_to_clean_energy_economy/?source=rss For four decades, American politicians have talked about ending U.S. dependence on foreign oil ... But during the campaign and since his election victory, Barack Obama has made it clear that he finally intends to change the way America powers and propels itself. World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, North America, United States, Washington D.C., Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-12-05T10:43:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/ocean_currents_can_power_the_world_say_scientists/?source=rss A revolutionary device that can harness energy from slow-moving rivers and ocean currents could provide enough power for the entire world, scientists claim. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Water, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, North America, United States, Michigan, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-12-02T09:24:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/electric_jeepneys_challenge_a_philippine_icon/?source=rss The Philippine passenger jeepney has started to shed its image as a smoke-belching, eardrum-busting public utility vehicle. Environment, General Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Business, General Business, Regions, South-East Asia, Philippines, Business Top Stories, Environment Top Stories 2008-11-25T09:23:01-08:00