http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/images/gnn_logo_rss.gif http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/ 249 31 News of a better world editor@greatnewsnetwork.org great news network en editor@greatnewsnetwork.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-10T20:17:00-08:00 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/nPcN/~3/8Mo0JeYYBfo/ A fleet of battery-powered Jeepneys set off on their maiden voyage in Makati, the financial district of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Environment, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, South-East Asia, Philippines ]]> 2009-11-10T14:13:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/e_jeepneys_hit_the_road/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/nPcN/~3/hY_WWe8XgZI/ Renault sure does come up with some out-there concepts. Science, Technology, Business, Regions, Europe, France ]]> 2009-11-10T13:47:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/renault_zoe_the_electric_car_thats_good_for_your_skin/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/nPcN/~3/br8GU3hQ9b4/ Ever have a couple of hours to kill between flights or trains? Science, Technology, Regions, Asia, Russian Federation, North America, United States, New York ]]> 2009-11-10T13:42:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/need_a_nap_rent_a_sleepbox/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/nPcN/~3/jF7sOjeGeWY/ Tuesday, at 11:00 a.m., a news conference, with Sierra Club in Fowler's Gerard Park, will celebrate Mayor Ray Ward's commitment to reduce the town's global warming pollution by putting into place local energy solutions which save taxpayer dollars and reduce energy use. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, Colorado ]]> 2009-11-10T13:35:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/sierra_club_names_fowler_one_of_nations_coolest_cities/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/nPcN/~3/cVNgtkeoxCg/ Road trains that link vehicles together using wireless sensors could soon be on European roads. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, UK Top Stories, Environment, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England ]]> 2009-11-09T21:47:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/road_trains_get_ready_to_roll/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/nPcN/~3/4atFX8zBYiA/ The plight of the honey bee has been well documented in recent months and now ice-cream maker Haagen-Dazs has stepped in to help raise money for the cause via Twitter. World, Environment, Wildlife, Science, Technology ]]> 2009-11-09T16:23:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/twitcause_raises_cash_for_honey_bees/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/nPcN/~3/gUyh8ejv1HU/ Situated in an defunct arms manufacturing facility in Saint-Etienne, the recently unveiled Cité du Design is a stunning international center for design. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, Europe, France, Germany ]]> 2009-11-07T13:23:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/cite_du_design_solar_powered_international_design_center_unveiled/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/nPcN/~3/ESwCLuPupds/ A competition has been held in the US to prove that creating an elevator that could be used to send people into space is possible. World, Science, Space, Technology, Regions, North America, United States ]]> 2009-11-06T16:00:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/space_lift_competition_takes_place/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/nPcN/~3/2BHyaQOjQuE/ Nests made by the hairy northern wood ant have been given a GPS address by the Forestry Commission to protect them during ongoing work to restore a Northumberland forest to its ancient roots. Environment, Forests, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Special Interest, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England ]]> 2009-11-06T15:59:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/hi_tech_protection_for_ants/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/nPcN/~3/qQed5IY56MI/ Dell is doing it again, this time on-site, with a series of solar trees that will not only help power its headquarters in Round Rock, Texas, but also serve to charge electric vehicles parked there. 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/dell_plants_solar_trees_in_the_parking_lot/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/nPcN/~3/zWjt-i6ntdE/ They are a minor inconvenience to most internet users - scrambled images requiring the input of a code or text to separate humans from software bots. Science, Technology, Regions, Indian Sub-Continent, India ]]> 2009-11-05T10:18:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/ink_blots_for_better_web_security/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/nPcN/~3/-Flzx3XbM7k/ The co-founder of arguably the biggest brand on the internet has taken a step back into his past by giving $1 million (£604,960) to a charity which helped him settle in the US. World, Politics, Science, Technology, Special Interest, Regions, Asia, Russian Federation, North America, United States, Maryland ]]> 2009-11-04T12:27:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/google_founder_gives_1m_to_hias/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/nPcN/~3/zU0MqzW_cWU/ A plaster which monitors a patient's vital signs and alerts doctors to changes in condition is being tested in the UK. Science, Technology, Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom ]]> 2009-11-04T09:45:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/digital_plaster_could_save_lives/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/nPcN/~3/HaJJ-z58wdk/ 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/google_launches_powermeter_in_the_uk/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/nPcN/~3/KQVULXA_7sM/ Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee has taken his first tentative steps on Twitter, the microblogging sensation which has taken the world by storm. Science, Technology ]]> 2009-10-28T15:59:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/web_inventor_takes_twitter_by_storm/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/nPcN/~3/G6ZvmOAxD0Y/ A pioneering solar energy project is using green technology to improve the lives of isolated villagers living beyond the reach of power lines on Argentina's windswept Andean plains. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Science, Technology, Regions, South America, Argentina ]]> 2009-10-27T16:34:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/a_pioneering_solar_energy_project_is_using_green_technology_to_improve_the_/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/nPcN/~3/wDzKlh6X6nQ/ The Soaring Heights Community at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base will become the largest solar-powered community in the continental U.S., upon completion, according to a press release. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, North America, United States, Arizona ]]> 2009-10-27T16:27:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/arizona_air_force_base_community_to_rely_75_on_solar/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/nPcN/~3/1yOOxc6Xim4/ The United States could cut greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of France's total annual emissions by getting Americans to make simple lifestyle changes, like regularly maintaining their cars or insulating their attics, a study showed. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, East Asia, Japan, Europe, France, Oceania, Australia, North America, Canada, United States, Michigan, Washington D.C. ]]> 2009-10-27T16:22:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/simple_lifestyle_tweaks_key_in_climate_change_fight/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/nPcN/~3/Cvj97J5m8w4/ Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) was recently awarded the contract to create a stunning new Central Business District in Beijing. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, East Asia, China ]]> 2009-10-26T12:49:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/som_wins_competition_to_create_beijings_sustainable_city_center/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/nPcN/~3/0fY6HN8m8sU/ By turning white in warmer weather and thus reflecting light, a new breed of roof tiles could save companies energy. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, North America, United States, Massachusetts ]]> 2009-10-17T10:54:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/roof_tiles_would_save_energy_by_turning_color/?source=rss