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• Apparently there is A LOT of debris hovering around the earth, mostly nuts, bolts and paint chips and it usually burns up when entering the atmosphere, but even still, NASA has pledged to reduce non-functioning space junk; Fox News reports.

• The financial crisis is tough, but experts from the World Wildlife Fund contend a LOOMING natural resources crisis will be far worse. Humans are using 30% more resources than the earth can replenish each year; via The Guardian.

• Computerized climate models reveal that humans and NOT natural phenomena are directly responsible for melting the polar ice caps. Researchers conclude that all continents are heating up due to human activity; from NewScientist Environment.

• The olive oil industry produces 4 million tons of pits each year. But researchers now claim “olive stones” could be used to make bioethanol. Degrading the pits into sugar creates yeast which ferments into ethanol; Physorg.com reports.

• Alila Hotels and Resorts plans to go carbon-neutral. Starting with its headquarters in Singapore, the company will to offset greenhouse gas emissions by supporting emission reduction projects in Asia; via TheGreenMeeting.

• UPS is going GREENER by becoming the first delivery company to drive hydraulic hybrid vehicles, a diesel-hybrid technology that utilizes hydraulic propulsion systems that better capture and store energy; EcoGeek reports.

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• My first pet was a frog. So this made me sad. Researchers blame climate change for the DECLINING numbers of amphibians in Yellowstone National Park. They’re calling it a catastrophic loss of toads and salamanders; Discovery News reports.

• Climate change is also HURTING fish populations. Warming waters could make cod, salmon and eels a rare sight off the Irish coast. Temperature change forces cold water fish, like salmon, to swim deeper for cooler waters; from The Evening Herald.

• Global warming affects people too! Hotter temperatures and the resulting desertification are causing a “dire water situation” for rural Chinese. They’re unable to farm land or graze their animals, making them internal refugees; via CNN.

• In fluffier news, the United States’ largest pillow-maker, Hollander Home Fashions, plans for ZERO waste by 2010. It’s a top to bottom approach. Everything from manufacturing to shipping will be involved in the strategy; from SustainableBusiness.com.

• General Motors has gone GREENER too. To save power, the company will shut off escalators at its corporate headquarters between 7PM and 6AM. And turn off lights and lower the thermostat to 66-degrees at night; via AutoBlogGreen.

• And now Nike is getting hip to the eco-push. New "Nike Considered" products will utilize efficient design patterns, which use less material and will be easier to RECYCLE and contain non-toxic compounds, like cork and organic cotton; Reuters reports.
   

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• That’s a super quiet rooftop wind-turbine. At $10,000 each, they’re cheaper than solar panels and can generate 2,000 KWh of CLEAN energy each year, paying for themselves in about 3 years; via CleanTechnica.

• Actually, the turbines are a British import. Speaking of the Brits, Prince Charles says climate change is a REAL crisis and despite the current financial meltdown, we should NOT take our eye off the environment; the AFP reports.

• Message received by Oregon governor, Ted Kulongoski. He just unveiled an AMBITIOUS plan for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for households and buildings by 2030; via the Associated Press.

• Sadly, the UK may be swan-less this year. Warming temperatures in Siberia are DELAYING the Bewick’s swan annual migration. Each year, bird watchers have been waiting for them longer and longer; The Telegraph reports.

• The Philippines have rapidly adopted agro-fuel production, using crops for fuel instead of food, the problem is this may result in mass DEFORESTATION as more land is cleared for fuel-crops; via GMANews.TV.

• Despite our ever-growing green awareness, carbon dioxide and methane emissions INCREASED during 2007 and 20% of those emissions could remain in the atmosphere for thousands of years; ENN reports.

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There are LOTS of ways to go green. You can eat organic food. Buy reusable shopping bags. And even stick a brick in your toilet.

Or you can dedicate SIX MONTHS of your life to growing a FREAKING tomato and blog about it EVERY week!

And then, you can make a VIDEO about it and set it to music:

You know you LOVE the song! Digging that up took some MAJOR nerdy-ness on my part.

Actually, growing that tomato was QUITE an experience. I really enjoyed doing it. I can’t wait for the spring, so I can do it again!

Stay tuned, DiseaseProof’s GREEN revolution has only begun!

This year's garbage tomato has begun! 
 

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• Experts at the United Nations believe MORE investment in green technologies and clean energy could spur GLOBAL economic growth; Scoop World reports.

• Wind power posted GAINS this quarter, adding 1,389 megawatts of wind energy, opening up 8 NEW turbine facilities and announcing plans for 19 more; via TreeHugger.

• Lots of economic news today! A top economist URGES moving towards a low-carbon economy should NOT be stifled by the current financial downturn; the AFP reports.

• Over the past 3 decades California’s energy initiatives have created and saved 1.5 MILLION jobs and added $45 BILLION to state payroll; via Reuters.

• Greenpeace has there OWN idea for resurrecting the economy! Invest $360 BILLION in renewable power and energy efficiency; the AFP explains.

• To OFFSET individual carbon-footprints, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will let commuters BUY emission credits that go towards charity; The New York Times reports.
   

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• Climate change is scary! But it’s also depressing. Quercus has designed this SAD video on global warming awareness. It might upset kids; via GreenDaily.

• Global warming is also THREATENING the Netherlands 120-mile speed-skating marathon across local frozen rivers and canals; the Associated Press reports.

• California wants a 177-MEGAWATT solar-thermal plant in Bakersfield. Currently a 5-megawatt facility serves as a showcase for the technology; from greentechmedia.

• Towns in Massachusetts, Vermont and New Orleans are growing community gardens to help REBUILD small towns and inner-cities; via TreeHugger.

• Recent research has determined MANY pesticides used in European Union may harm the brain of fetuses and young children; ENN reports.

• Rolls-Royce has developed a new propeller-driven engine that could CUT an airline's fuel bills and greenhouse gas emissions by 30%; The Guardian explains.

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• France is SERIOUS about saving energy! For years, the Eiffel Tower has twinkled for 10 minutes on the hour, every hour. But now, it’ll ONLY shine for 5 minutes at a time; Reuters reports.

• The United States has opened up 190 MILLION acres, across 11 states, for the development of geothermal energy. But animal habits and national parks will remain OFF limits; via TreeHugger.

• Illegally logged wood costs developing countries $15 BILLION a year. To combat the problem, the U.S. will now REQUIRE producers to declare the origin and species of all plant material; ENN explains.

• Scientists NOW believe photosynthesis, the plant process of converting sunlight into chemical energy, first occurred 2.7 BILLION years ago in a region of Western Australia; NewScientist Environment reports.

• New NASA-funded research claims greenhouse gases, like nitrogen trifluoride, may be THOUSANDS of times MORE effective at warming the planet than previously thought; from the AFP.

• Car exhaust is a MAJOR source of carbon dioxide, but it ALSO contains dangerous chemicals, like carbon monoxide, benzene, sulfur dioxide, formaldehyde and MANY other harmful compounds; via Green Living Tips.
   

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• Wal-Mart isn’t known for being green. But that MIGHT change! By 2012, Wal-Mart will REQUIRE its suppliers to draw 95% of their production from eco-friendly factories; via Tree Hugger.

• A TOXIC ship, Greenpeace called hazardous, is being dismantled off the coast of Bangladesh, India despite a court order BANNING it from the country’s shores; the AFP reports.

• Conventional petroleum-based fuels STRAIN the environment, but alternatives fuels, like biodiesel and hydrogen, may consume even MORE water; from Energy Efficiency News.

• More BAD press for bio-fuels! The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirms the link between an ethanol-byproduct and a RESISTANT strain of E. coli; via Green Daily.

• To help save elephants, eBay has BANNED the sale of ivory. An eBay spokes claims they can’t guarantee the ivory is coming from regulation-compliant sellers; the Associated Press reports.

• As China develops, experts warn their greenhouse gas emissions could DOUBLE in two decades. The blames lies with China’s INCREASED burning of coal, oil and gas; from ENN.

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• Swedish architects have a unique idea for keeping your house warm. Stick it INSIDE a greenhouse! Builders claim the structure lowers heating bills and helps gardens grow longer; via TreeHugger.

• Saving the planet is a great idea. But DON’T let it become an obsession! “Energy anorexics,” is the term experts are using to describe green-obsessed people; from The New York Times.

• Recent U.S. tax-breaks may soon help solar-power to cost LESS than energy generated from conventional power plants; Reuters reports.

• Turbines for New Jersey’s 3,000 MEGAWATT wind farm will be installed 16 to 20 miles offshore. They’ll look like tiny specks on the horizon; via Forecast Earth.

• By 2030 Hawaii wants 70% of its energy to come from CLEAN sources. The plan includes converting fossil fuel plants into biodisiel facilities that use locally grown crops; the Associated Press reports.

• The merits of genetically modified (GM) crops are WIDELY disputed. Many worry about their environmental impact, while others insist GM’s could ease poverty and improve agricultural; more from ENN.

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• That canola-powered CONTRAPTION took the $5,000 prize in “Escape from Berkeley”, a 600-mile race from Berkeley, California to the Sahara Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada; The San Francisco Chronicle reports.

• Researchers claim the air in the Arctic has hit RECORD temperatures. The loss of sea ice upped the air temperature by 5 degrees Celsius; via NewScientist Environment.

• The Environmental Protection Agency will enact the TIGHEST air-quality standards for lead in the past 30 years, but it’ll take years to enforce them all; the AFP reports.

• A lead-acid battery could replace traditional batteries and help drive DOWN the cost of hybrid-vehicles, they could be used in wind-turbines too; from NewScientistTech.

• The Bush administration has a policy that will REMOVE protection for 400,000 acres of national forest in Idaho, opening it up logging and mining; via TreeHugger.

• As climate change SHRINKS habitats in India, TIGER attacks are on the rise. Tigers are preying on villagers for food; ENN reports.

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Ozone is not JUST an environmental issue. It’s also a health issue. With ozone levels in peril, many experts insist people’s lungs are at risk. Inhaling TOO MUCH ozone can harm lungs and worsen respiratory ailments; Discovery News reports.

This has been a problem for a LONG time now. Previous reports have shown ozone levels can increase stroke risk, heighten the chance of premature death and even SHUT DOWN immune responses in the lungs. So screw it, I’m staying inside!

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• Garbage trucks are loud! So, to REDUCE noise and save energy, European countries are driving HYBRID rubbish trucks; via Green (Living) Review.

• Speaking of Europe, Britain will institute a LEGALLY-BINDING pledge to cut 80% of carbon emission by 2050; the AFP reports.

• More UK news, a London-based company has designed artificial TREES that could GENERATE enough energy to power a house; via CleanTechnica.

• An Australian guy figured out how to make his own BIODIESEL with algae! He’s already producing a few liters of oil a day; Mercury reports.

• Wind energy might be green, but some experts claim turbines create low-pressure VORTEXES that make bats to EXPLODE; from GreenDaily.

• More animals in trouble, according to the World Wildlife Fund 75% of Antarctic’s penguins could be DEVISTATED by climate change; ENN reports.
   

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• Scientists at Yale University have developed power cells designed to mimic the SHOCK value of electric eels; via Yale News.

• Despite the potential of fuel cells, experts believe electric cars will DOMINATE the market for green vehicles; ENN reports.

• Hewlett Packard plans to install a 1.1 megawatt SOLAR panel system at its printer factory in San Diego; from TreeHugger.

• In fact, California’s Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger, believes solar energy will be GREAT for the United States; via Ecorazzi.

• And some experts suggest using SATELLITES, equipped with solar cells, to beam the sun’s rays down to earth; The Washington Post reports.

• Water works too! ScottishPower wants to build a MAJOR tidal power project off the coast of Northern Ireland and Scotland; from BBC News.

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Yesterday, Connecticut, New Jersey and Delaware urged baby bottle-makers to STOP using bisphenol-A (BPA). Reacting to research claiming BPA exposure causes learning impairments and depression.

And now, a new study discovered the SAME contaminants in tap water, turned up in popular brands of BOTTLED water, immediately challenging the belief that bottled water is purer; the Associated Press reports.

A similar story broke last year. Pepsi had to admit that its bottled water brand, Aquafina, is actually TAP water; responding to heat from environmental watchdogs claiming plastic bottles HARM the planet.

Ditch the freaking plastic already! Get yourself a metal water bottle, I did.
 

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• Nintendo is rolling out a line of video games to teach kids the IMPORTANCE saving the environment and endangered species; via smartplanet.

• Google’s MASSIVE data centers consume A LOT of energy and to save money. Google is turning up the thermostat; from Data Center Knowledge.

• Green jobs are on the RISE and some of highest paying eco-jobs are venture capitalist, Chief Executive Officer and Vice-President of sustainability; via TreeHugger.

• On that note, many of U.S. cities are becoming hotbeds for GREEN markets, like New York, Washington D.C. and Houston; Forbes reports.

• Here’s a BIZARRE way to save the planet. MTV is running ads encouraging public URINATION to help save water; more from The Guardian.

• Brazil is poised to become a MAJOR producer of oil, but Brazil's President doesn’t want his country’s new wealth to be turned into nonsense; ENN reports.

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• Tidal power uses seawater to drive submerged turbines and could generate up to 25% of today’s electricity, even MORE than offshore wind farms; smartplanet explains.

• The U.S. wind power industry is going strong! Manufacturers CONTINUE to build factories and wind farms across the country, creating much needed jobs; via TreeHugger.

• Global temperatures could increase 7 degrees by the end of the century. Experts urge the United Nations to reach a compromise that will REVERSE the course; the AFP reports.

• Microorganisms consuming human WASTE generate electrons that can be transported by electrodes into a circuit and provide power; from Discovery News.

• A UK-commissioned report says rich nations should PAY tropical nations billions of dollars to save rainforests, reduce deforestation and increase replanting; ENN reports.

• Payless will unveil a LOW-COST line of eco-friendly footwear, made from organic fibers like cotton, linen, and hemp and feature eco-smart packaging; via GreenDaily.

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• At high altitude ozone PROTECTS us, but at low elevation it promotes respiratory illnesses. And research shows Californian’s recent wildfires have pushed ozone levels BEYOND “safe” limits; the NewScientist Environment reports.

• Ericsson plans to construct wind-powered cell-phone towers. Vertical turbines will REDUCE power consumption by 40%, but the towers may still need to be grid-connected to ensure a stable signal; via earth2tech.

• Beijing, which saw its pollution-levels plummet during the Olympics, will REINSTATE traffic restrictions. Banning half of its 3.4 MILLION cars from the road during periods of heavy pollution; from the Associated Press.

• We’re used to thinking of asbestos as a toxin, that MUST be removed, but some experts suggest just leaving it alone or painting over it. This doesn’t disturb the dangerous fibers and seals them in place; The New York Times reports.

• Spain’s 26,000 hectares of horticulture are generating a GOOD greenhouse effect. The buildings’ white roofs are reflecting so much sunlight, they’re actually REDUCING local temperatures; more from the NewScientist Environment.

• Global warming initiatives, like laws to reduce carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases, are LOSING their urgency amid the U.S. financial crisis. Focus has shifted to STABILIZING the economy; ENN reports.

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• Proving that clean energy is possible, both near AND far, Ethiopia will construct a 120-megawatt wind farm in sub-Saharan Africa; greentechmedia explains.

• Experts believe that investing in GREEN technologies could help pull the United States out of economic calamity; Reuters reports.

• Toyota, the manufacturer of Lexus automobiles, may soon make ALL Lexus models hybrid-only; more from TreeHugger.

• Global warming is driving tropical animals uphill. This would leave lowland rainforests with NOTHING to take their place; the AFP explains.

• As humans create MORE farmland, many species of birds are suffering DEVASTATING habitat loss; National Geographic News reports.

• As climate change continues warms the arctic, it’s creating a global RACE to seize the natural resources under the melting ice; via ENN.

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That’s ALL the leftover tomatoes. Here’s how they got there.

The fall weather took its toll. I had to pick them.

Sadly, it was time to say goodbye.

Look, ALL my compost turned into dirt!

 

 

Some STRANGE finds! Corn cobs, avocado shells and dirty apples.

No sense just throwing out the plant!

No, this story ISN'T over yet. To be continued.
 

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• A bad economy and HIGH gas prices have NOT slowed down bicycle sales. With less people looking to burn fuel, car sales are down, but bike sales are up; The Economist reports.

• In order to SAVE money, many people are eating cheaper NON-ORGANIC food, but tough times HAVEN’T stopped them from buying fancy electronics and flat-screen TVs; from MediaPost.

• The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has determined California LEADS the nation in energy efficiency, followed by Oregon, Connecticut, Vermont, New York and Washington; via the ACEEE.

• British waterways, 2,200 miles of rivers and canals, will SOON be equipped with wind-energy turbines and small hydro-electric projects; SmartPlanet explains.

• The global financial crisis could UNDERMINE animal conservation efforts and put recent measures to protect the planet at SIGNIFICANT risk—less money to go around; from National Geographic News.

• ABC is cool with running advertisements for big oil companies, like Chevron, but they recently DENIED a We Can Solve It ad promoting cleaner, GREENER forms of energy; via Ecorazzi.

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• Now, more than ever, consumers are looking to SAVE money at the pump. Try INCREASING your fuel efficiency! Do more up-shifting, coast when possible, and break and accelerate smoothly; GreenSpace explains.

• The U.S. Army is building a solar thermal power plant in Fort Irwin, California. It could provide 500 megawatts of electricity. The army wants to be a LEADER in energy efficiency in the nation; more from TreeHugger.

• Nowadays, everyone is WORRIED about polar bears. Climate change is destroying their natural habitat. That’s why the U.S. Interior Department will LIMIT oil drilling in polar bear rich areas of Alaska; ENN reports.

• Heavy metals, like arsenic and lead, are MAJOR pollutants. So the discovery of toxic metal-eating “super worms” in Britain and Wales, could lead to new pollution-reduction methods; from National Geographic News.

• People are QUICK to point the finger at industry for pollutant emissions, and RIGHTFULLY so, but new research, by McKinsey & Co., claims consumers are responsible for 37% of emissions; via The Wall Street Journal.

• Some folks CAN’T live without their double espresso, triple caramel, extra cream and sugar coffee abomination, but according to a new report, Starbucks—with their “green” image—wastes millions of liters of water a day; The Guardian reports.

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• One in four of the world’s 5,487 mammals face EXTINCTION! The International Union for Conservation of Nature blames humans and pollution; National Geographic News reports.

• Australia could derive 171,000 megawatts of energy from WAVE power—pressurized sea water drives hydroelectric turbines and generates base-load electricity; The Sydney Morning Herald explains.

• New Jersey is poised to become a BIG player in wind power. State officials plan to install 96 offshore wind turbines that could yield 346 megawatts of electricity; via City Room.

• Michigan’s Great Lakes are ANOTHER source of wind energy. Placing turbines in the lakes could produce up to 321,000 megawatts of electricity; more from The Detroit Free Press.

• Eco Child’s Play has a bunch of GREEN tips to stretch your family’s budget; like riding a bike, shopping at thrift stores, planting a garden, unplugging unused appliances and recycling as much as possible.

• As e-waste continues to PILE up, Toshiba has announced it will EXPAND its free recycling program—giving them the MOST comprehensive trade-in-program in the industry; Enhanced Online News is on it.

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• Texas resident, Clyde Curry, made those walls and sculptures out of “papercrete.” Super strong, fire retardant, lightweight bricks made out of PAPER; via TreeHugger.

• The Vatican has seen the light! Workers began installing photovoltaic cells on the roof of Paul VI Hall—the current Pope LOVES renewable energy; the Associated Press reports.

• Since the industrial revolution, over 200 years ago, ocean acidity is up 30%. Many experts insist reducing acidity must be an important part of all GREEN initiatives; more from TreeHugger.

• In related news, a new report claims countries do MORE to protect land against environmental threats than they do for oceans; ENN reports.

• Researchers have determined current ozone controls are FAILING human health and the environment—WORSENING the problem of climate change; via The Royal Society.

• The EarthBottle is lighter than plastic, non-breakable, requires no petroleum and is fully BIODEGRADABLE! It’s made from sugar and fiber; GreenDaily explains.

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Robots harvesting crops based on smell. Plants kept safe from disease and insects. Vertical sewage tanks converting waste to power and below ALL this would be a supermarket! That’s what FARMING might look like in the future; from PopSci.com.

Actually, new age farming has changed A LOT over the years. In the past, they thought farming would exist on GIANT aquatic platforms and in bio-dome looking contraptions; via Paleo-Future.

Certainly puts my backyard compost-grown tomato to shame!

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• This is a YUCKY! British landfills intend to use trash’s SYRUPY excretions to irrigate and fertilize bio-fuel crops. Lagoons will be built near landfills to accumulate the slop; gas2.0 reports.

• The fall is here. That means A LOT of raking! Mother Earth News has some uses for ALL those dead leaves, like throwing them in a compost pile or using them as mulch next summer.

• Aeronautica Windpower, a company based in Plymouth, Massachusetts is REFURBISHING old wind turbines and selling them to farmers; more from the BusinessWire.

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, one of our favorite restaurants, is going GREEN! They’ll be opening a green restaurant equipped with its own onsite wind turbine; via MarketWatch.

• According to TreeHugger, the Japanese are LESS than please with genetically modified foods—they’re PROTESTING in the streets—blaming Monsanto and the U.S. government.

• The Read Green Initiative wants people to quit buying paper periodicals and start doing MORE online reading. As a blogger, I LOVE the sound of that! Eco Child’s Play reports.

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No doubt, the end is near. With fall weather in full swing, my tomato is running OUT of time. Just look at it. Gone is the lush vibrancy. Now it’s slowly dying.

With MANY green tomatoes hanging on for dear life, I hope it can stick around just a LITTLE bit longer.

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• In a surprise move, the Bush Administration has placed 48 threatened species in Hawaii on the endangered species list. Hawaii has MORE endangered plants, animals and insects than any other state; via TreeHugger.

• Republican vice-presidential hopeful, Sarah Palin, doesn’t know the EXACT cause of global warming, citing both man-made and natural reasons, but she still insists we MUST do something about it; the AFP reports.

• California’s governator, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has passed a landmark piece of legislation that will REGULATE genetically engineered seeds and crops—protecting farmers against intimidation tactics; from ENN.

• More news from the left coast! This time the governator has proposed measures that would REWARD communities that reduce urban sprawl by building homes close together, which helps curb global warming; The Los Angeles Times explains.

• If you’ve got a some EXTRA cash, you might consider buying an all-electric 1981 DeLorean DMC-12—the car from Back to the Future—at present, bidding is well over $15,000; check it out on Ecorazzi.

• Despite the current economic POOP storm, venture firms have invested $2.6 billion in 158 green-based companies. A 37% jump from last year, but experts are predicting a slowdown; more from earth2tech.

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• Our economy is in the crapper, but going GREEN might help save us! According to the United Nations Environment Programme, a green economy could create MILLIONS of new jobs.

• Many European companies are incorporating GREEN strategies for their information technology centers. It'll save them money! Via GreenerComputing.

• To help combat climate change, the Food Climate Research Network suggests rationing low-nutrient foods; like meat, dairy products, alcohol and sweets. The Guardian reports.

• A big worry about wind farms is that they kill birds, but a new report insists birds are safe from the GIANT spinning turbines; from NewScientist Environment.

• Hilton plans on building an eco-friendly hotel in Bariloche, Argentina. Equipped with a green roof and private water treatment system. Via TreeHugger.

• ENN reports Greenpeace has ranked cell phone manufacturer Nokia the GREENEST electronics company, beating Samsung and Nintendo.

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• Hospitals produce a lot low-level NUCLEAR waste. Things like tubes, capsules and pellets. Nuclear waste is hard to get rid of and officials are worried it could fall into the wrong hands, like terrorists; the Associated Press reports.

• Both McCain and Obama plan to get us OFF oil. They make it sound so simple, but experts urge they’re UNDERESTIMATING cost—it could be as high $1 trillion dollars; more from The Chicago Tribune.

• Reusable shopping bags are EVERYWHERE! I’ve seen a lot of different people using them—from housewives to businessmen—but apparently a lot people have them, but don’t use them; The Wall Street Journal explains.

• I’ve always thought this might be bad for the environment. Washington State is considering a BAN on driveway carwashes, citing a soapy runoff entering storm drains can ultimately poison wild salmon; USA Today is on it.

• Did you know today, October 1st, is World Vegetarian Day? I didn’t it. It was created in 1977 by the North American Vegetarian Society, in order to “promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism.” Via Ecorazzi.

• California’s Governator, Arnold Schwarzenegger, wants to terminate climate change. He is hosting a meeting between China, India, European countries, Australia, Canada and Mexico to discuss lowering greenhouse gas emissions; from ENN.

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