Environmental Review Post 2 for August

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I am transitioning from publishing the environment post on the 15th of the month to the second week of the month(7-14th), so two August Environment posts will be done this month.

From the TechCrunch post, More Proof That Canada Hates The Environment, I found out about PickupPal.com, which is a site that helps people to car pool. Do you need a ride, or are you planning a road trip, check out PickupPal and see if you can find someone to share the cost of the ride.

From the TreeHugger Newsletter, I found out about David Byrne of the Talking Heads, who is designing bicycle racks for New York as part of a promotional contest that the city is running to make cycling cool. Check out the interview with David Byrne in the video on the Treehugger post.

Also from Treehugger, comes an article about Boxed Wine. I had never thought about the environmental issues concerning bottles vs boxes. From my experience, usually only less expensive types of wines come in boxes. From the article, I gather the box wine packaging industry is trying to change this very issue.

I Stumbled across an article MIT Scientist Offers ‘Solar Revolution’ on the Science News Review blog where a process discovery that will enable generation of energy using solar panels even when the sun is not visible. Sweet, I really am looking forward to investing in a solar electricity system for my house.

From Digg, I found an interesting article about the 10 most environmental Presidents …do you think GW is on the list?

From a Viddler subscription I came across this video which makes a whole lot of sense. Flex-fuel vehicles should be a standard in the US.

What do you think of the Flex Fuel video?From Facebook, I learned about WecanSolveit.org…after watching the video on the previous link, I joined the group and am looking forward to getting updates, and will pass on the info as I get it.

From Digg, I learned about Green Cement, which involves a process for reducing the the CO2 which results from making cement, because according to the Green Cement Article, the production of cement accounts for 5% of the worlds CO2 emissions.

From an environmental Plurk thread where I asked for Environmental links I got:

Spyderman from RecoveringTogether I got a list of environmental articles that refute the idea of Global Warming.
Dlr gave me a link where I learned that the Government is restricting the testing for Mad Cow disease by exporters. Testing can only be done by the government. I am not exactly sure if this an environmental link…but it is in..Dlr also sent in the article Tempe High School goes Green. I just love hearing about young environmentalists.
Limmekus has promised to write an article about a friend’s attempt to build a green daycare.
Classicalgeek or CynthiaWunsch offered to write a post about her church which is going green and establishing a wildlife habitat 3 blocks from downtown Dallas.
ICanHasPlurk turned me onto the Green Energy News and the Alternative Energy News, which should prove to be two great resources for environmental news.
TeddyRised shares a post he wrote last year about his views on Carbon Offsetting. Seems like a good advice to me. I have never been a fan of the Carbon Offsetting principal either.

Well that is it for the second environmental resources post for August 2008. If you find or write any environmentally related posts, please feel free it contact me via any of the Social Networking sites or by emailing me at info at this sites root url.

Oh, one last thing, Kim aka Spostareduro, has a new project called WeArefacebook which is a place for Facebook activists to blog about their passions or interests including the environment.

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Written by Pixelhead on September 9th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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Kimberly Bock
#1. September 9th, 2008, at 4:56 PM.

There can never be enough environmental posts done that’s for sure.

Thanks for giving We Are Facebook a plug Adam. Eventually, when the site begins to generate a return, 100% of the proceeds will be given to charities, non profits, and the like. Where it goes is determined by members of the blog. (how to become a member read “about” page. http://werfacebook.org/about- **if its tacky to drop the link, please take it out. *eek*)

Thanks Adam!
Kimberly

Bernhard
#2. September 9th, 2008, at 7:17 PM.

Nearly each week look in I here and read with large interest the interesting and always well written contributions. Today I would like to leave gladly to a greeting from Thuringia in Germany!

Wayne
#3. September 10th, 2008, at 4:38 AM.

I’ll agree with Kimberly on that, never enough posts. lol

I understand carpooling is good, bike riding is best however. I can never stand to carpool for the simple fact that I like to blast my music and rock out on my 10 minutes drive to work, and no one wants to party with me. In fact, it’s downright awkward now that I think about it.

I need to get my fat behind back on the cycle…

Davin
#4. September 10th, 2008, at 6:12 AM.

I’ve seen David Byrne’s bicycle racks…I like it. It’s a simple innovation but very creative. His design will make the city looks nice and beautiful. Thumbs up for David Byrne.

Nicole Price
#5. September 10th, 2008, at 12:08 PM.

GW and environment? The Texas oilman? You must be kidding right??

JBO
#6. September 10th, 2008, at 3:13 PM.

I like the idea of car pooling in principle but I would be concerned about sharing with strangers, and as a Wayne above says – the music thing could be an issue.

Making the roads and/or pavements(sidewalks) safer for cyclists would be the way forward. I would love to cycle to work but my excuse (and I think it is valid) is that the road is just too unsafe to cycle down because of the lack of cycle paths and too many cars!!

Paul
#7. September 10th, 2008, at 4:31 PM.

I did read something that said experts are thinking that solar panels will not be sold for as cheap as expected.

Pixelhead
#8. September 10th, 2008, at 7:07 PM.

Kim, Links are not bad as long as they are not Spammy. I’ll have to do an indepth environmental post for you.

Bernhard, thanks for stopping in.

Wayne, I have done some car pooling..when I was in college..and it usually turned out pretty groovy by making new friends. I need to get my lardo posterior on my bike too.

Davin, did you watch the video, David Byrne doesn’t look like I remember him..time will do that to you.

Nicole, yes, I was joking about our joke of a president…who ever wins will without a doubt be an improvement…sorry if you or anyone else likes GW.

JBO, roads are a bit intimidating…you just got to do it. I myself have only been hit twice.

Paul…well that’s not good news.

Norhafidz
#9. September 13th, 2008, at 12:03 PM.

I like the idea of pickuppal.com, they really work hard on recuding cars to protect the environment.

Goran
#10. September 16th, 2008, at 3:57 PM.

Samrt cars are also gentle on our environment. I think hybrid cars are the future.

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#11. September 17th, 2008, at 10:01 AM.

Wow I loved the video, quite serious, is anything really going to happen? Should “Call our congressman?”, I’m in South Africa btw.

Solar Lights
#12. April 12th, 2009, at 12:03 AM.

Pixelhead, please join the ‘Solar Revolution’, you would happy you did. The technology gets better each day. Before you know it, your savings on electricity bills will start rolling in. Go for it!

Make Your Own Windmill
#13. July 9th, 2009, at 11:12 AM.