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Beneficiaries of US Government Investment in Electric Vehicles

The Recovery Act makes clear the Obama administration's commitment to electric vehicles. Projects that warrant funding have been carefully selected by the Department of Energy. To continue reading go to TH… Continue

Added by Richard Matthews on November 14, 2009 at 5:45pm — No Comments

Government Investment Fuels Greener Vehicles

The transition to advanced electric transportation systems is already underway and led by Washington, state capitals around the world are racing to ramp up domestic electric vehicle production. To continue reading go to THE GREEN MARKET Continue

Added by Richard Matthews on November 13, 2009 at 8:34pm — No Comments

Happiness starts at work.

Below is Passion for the Planet's new blog from Helen Chapman. Read more here. So we’ve all heard the expression ‘happiness starts at home’. However, for a lot of people most of their waking lives are actually spent outside the home and in the office. So why then, don’t we make as much effort to improve our lives, and environmental efforts at work? I know many people who spend hours cooking delicious organic dishes for dinner, are o… Continue

Added by Chantal Cooke on November 13, 2009 at 12:56pm — No Comments

GM's Greener Vehicles

Once one of America ’s best-known and best-selling automotive brands, Chevrolet is banking on greener cars with its emphasis on the Volt. The Volt was originally unveiled as a concept car at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Volt is scheduled to start production in late 2010… Continue

Added by Richard Matthews on November 12, 2009 at 7:23pm — No Comments

Ford's Greener Vehicles

Unlike GM and Chrysler, Ford is well known for having avoided a government bailout. They have been producing vehicles that have earned them good reviews and positive consumer feedback. According to Ford, hybrid sales are on the rise. In September of this year sales were up 73% from the previous year.… Continue

Added by Richard Matthews on November 12, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

The Business Logic of Sustainability

At his carpet company, Ray Anderson has increased sales and doubled profits while turning the traditional "take / make / waste" industrial system on its head. In a gentle, understated way, he shares a powerful vision for sustainable commerce. Notice the incredibly beneficial effect this company's "Mission Zero" business plan has had on goodwill and market share. Highlighting the dominant role that business currently plays in plundering the earth's resources and stressing th… Continue

Added by Sally Lever on November 12, 2009 at 10:51am — 3 Comments

Camley Street, King’s Cross – A Sustainable Vision by Alex Smith

Below is Passion for the Planet's new guest blog from Alex Smith, founder and MD of Alara Wholefoods – one of the UK’s biggest organic muesli manufacturers who are based in the heart of the capital at King’s Cross - read more here. I love gardening, but more than that I love to grow food, and in this day and age when we spend so much money on food in the UK and yet there are people starving across the world I believe that we must mov… Continue

Added by Chantal Cooke on November 11, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Why we should remember the other 9/11

Below is Passion for the Planet's new blog from Kenny Stevens, programmer director. Read more here. Monday was a big day. The 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. On 9th November 1989 I was in Cologne, at the radio HQ of BFBS, prepping the next day’s breakfast show. Then the world changed. Instead of picking three hours of music and writing some gags before heading for the bar, I found myself producing my friend Alton And… Continue

Added by Chantal Cooke on November 10, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Find An Acorn Plant An Oak The Carbon Soak

One of the great things about Individuals is they can do small things that Collectively become huge. Find An Acorn, Plant An Oak, The Carbon Soak and do this in any open area where permission is granted or plant any tree seed anywhere in the World and let us individually do our bit to give the Planet back its lungs for the medium to long term future. In the short term we must all do what we can individually to cut our carbon emissions by dealing with waste, recycling and energy consump… Continue

Added by Alan Bowman on November 9, 2009 at 9:35pm — No Comments

Visions or Dreams?

“A vision is a beacon that is quite clear to you once you see it; a goal is what you set when you can’t see the vision.” Thomas Leonard. Chatting with people recently and listening to their stories and their aspirations, one trend I’ve noticed is a kind of restlessness about the perceived need to have a dream, to have something concrete and tangible to aim for, and the sadness amongst some of those who believe they don’t have a dream. Whilst downshifting or aspiring to live more… Continue

Added by Sally Lever on November 9, 2009 at 7:47pm — 8 Comments

European Greener Cars

The recent Frankfurt Motor Show revealed the European automotive industry's firm commitment to electric vehicles. Europe has a high proportion of diesel cars, however European automakers are developing a mix of hybrid and fully electric car technologies as they strive to cut emissions from new veh… Continue

Added by Richard Matthews on November 7, 2009 at 4:34pm — No Comments

Armoured Tanks, AK47s, cups of tea and tears.

Did Radovan Karadzic have a deal with the Americans? I hope not. I’ve seen, first hand, the devastation of war in the former Yugoslavia. I remember standing in what had once been a thriving ski resort in the mountains of Bosnia. Only a few years before this area had been full of tourists. Now the hotel was a burnt wreck, the ground at my feet littered with spent shells from AK47s, and looming lonely in the debris was a memorial to the men who had fought and died here just a few short years ago.… Continue

Added by Chantal Cooke on November 6, 2009 at 10:23am — No Comments

Distributing food, maybe one day in a flying car?

Below is the latest passion for the planet blog from our news partner FSN. New York non-profit distributes leftover Yankee Stadium food. Feature Story News New York Bureau Chief Nathan King has filed a video about the work of founder of 'Rock and Wrap It Up' who gives left over food from Yankee baseball games to people in need. British Space Agency tests 'crackpot' ant… Continue

Added by Chantal Cooke on November 5, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

10 Things To Do If You're Feeling Stressed By Annie Lawler

Below is Passion for the Planet's new guest blog from Annie Lawler, Managing Director of Breathing Space Therapies & Breathing Space for Business - read more here. Sometimes we don't want to admit to feeling overwhelmed, we feel we should be able to cope with everything life throws at… Continue

Added by Chantal Cooke on November 4, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Salamander - The New Electric Car

I have recently been in contact with Andrew Huang who is CEO at APES (HK) Ltd. They have set up a new project called APET. APET stands for ADVANCED POWER AND ENERGY TRANSPORTATION, & the company are developing an electric car that could have a great impact in our struggle against Global Warming.… Continue

Added by Mike Spencer on November 3, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Can golf courses help save threatened birds?

Environmentally friendly and rich in biodiversity are not phrases you often hear associated with golf course. However they could be ideal places to provide sanctuaries for threatened birds and other wildlife. In the past golf courses have been criticised by green groups for excessive water, pesticide and fertiliser use but a new joint publication, Birds and Golf Courses: A Guide to Habitat Management, marks a change in attitude by the industry.

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Added by Chantal Cooke on November 3, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Wine Tasting with Elly Munro.

How many times have you stood in a shop staring at a wall of wine bottles hoping for some inspiration, determined not to give in to the easy option of going for a Hardys, Gallo or Jacobs Creek? Do you know what you like when you taste it, but don't know what to look for to give you that taste? Then you need some top tips from wine expert Elly Munro. Listen to Elly’s interview and read more of the PASSION for the PLANET Blog. Continue

Added by Chantal Cooke on November 2, 2009 at 4:37pm — No Comments

Honda's Greener Vehicles

Honda is a leader in developing cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicle technologies, including the original Honda Insight, introduced as America’s first mass-produced hybrid car in December 1999. This fall Honda is showcasing a series of greener vehicles. Honda is also a leader in the development of advanced… Continue

Added by Richard Matthews on November 2, 2009 at 4:08pm — No Comments

Himalaya Sunrise EnLightens You - Necklace

click here to visit our HandMade Shop at Etsy This necklaces consists of glass beads carrying the healing power of the colour red in different varities. Red supports VITALITY, COURAGE & SELF CONFIDENCE. It is used… Continue

Added by Dagmar Rainbowserpent / MamaBear on November 2, 2009 at 1:14pm — No Comments

Nissan's Greener Vehicles

"The people of Nissan are committed to business practices that protect the environment and make a better world -- both now and for future generations." Nissan's “Blue Citizenship” program represents the company’s desire to protect the blue planet and to be a corporate citizen that can live symbiotic… Continue

Added by Richard Matthews on November 1, 2009 at 4:14pm — No Comments

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