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 2008 2008-05-17T16:00:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/flexible_working_would_benefit_the_environment/?source=rss The environment could be one of the biggest winners if North East businesses allow more staff to work flexible hours. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Special Interest, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, UK Top Stories 2008-05-16T09:54:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/architects_home_and_office_is_less_than_eight_feet_wide/?source=rss So often the space between buildings is just wasted, a source of heat loss and little else. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Science, Health, Business, Regions, Europe, Belgium, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Science Top Stories 2008-05-15T11:55:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/one_millionth_hybrid_vehicle_hits_the_american_road/?source=rss In December 2007, an auto dealership employee somewhere in America handed a new owner the keys to the one millionth hybrid vehicle sold in this country. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, North America, United States, Michigan, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-05-15T11:49:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/trading_tractors_for_camels/?source=rss Farmers in Rajasthan, India are forsaking their gas-guzzling tractors and returning to using their trusty camels for haulage. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Business, Regions, Indian Sub-Continent, India, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories 2008-05-07T11:55:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/waste_management_to_fuel_ca_trucks_with_landfill_harvested_liquid_natural_g/?source=rss California government agencies are supporting a large-scale project to better manage garbage and recyclables in a California joint venture between Linde North America, a Linde Group subsidiary, and Waste Management. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, California, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-05-04T11:12:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/tornado_flattened_kansas_town_is_coming_back_greener/?source=rss A year after it was practically wiped off the map by a tornado, Greensburg is rising again -- and going green, too, with solar panels, wind turbines, tinted windows, water-saving toilets and other energy-efficient technology. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Land, Water, Science, Technology, Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Kansas, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-05-04T10:55:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/superior_to_undergo_major_tree_planting_for_urban_forest/?source=rss Superior is looking at sprucing up the city's north end, and might do it with spruce trees. Environment, Air Quality, Regions, North America, United States, Wisconsin, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-30T10:48:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/portland_earns_a_platinum_rating_from_the_league_of_american_bicyclists/?source=rss The League of American Bicyclists has awarded Portland its highest honor, a Platinum rating. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Regions, North America, United States, Oregon, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-30T10:35:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/fire_from_the_dragon_green_entrepreneur_harnesses_truck_energy/?source=rss It came to Terry Kenney while he was sleeping -- a crystal clear vision of an apparatus that would harness the kinetic energy of gargantuan, smoke-spewing trucks to light up homes and businesses with energy that was safe, renewable, and completely clean. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, North America, United States, California, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-30T10:12:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/gov_celebrates_irvine_ranch_land_designated_as_1st_ever_california_natural_/?source=rss Describing the land around her as a "majestic natural landmark," California State Parks Director Ruth Coleman today announced that of the 50,000 acres permanently preserved on the historic Irvine Ranch, almost 40,000 have been designated as the first-ever California Natural Landmark (CNL). World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Regions, North America, United States, California, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-04-27T11:42:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/vertical_diagonal_farm_from_work_ac_in_nyc/?source=rss We love vertical farms and while they may not be as practical as green roofs, the idea of food being grown right in the city doesn't get any more local than this. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Land, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, New York, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-27T11:38:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/the_air_car_zero_pollution_and_very_low_running_costs/?source=rss Many respected engineers have been trying for years to bring a compressed air car to market, believing strongly that compressed air can power a viable "zero pollution" car. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, Indian Sub-Continent, India, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories 2008-04-27T11:27:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/the_real_good_life_an_entire_village_turns_against_supermarkets_and_grows_i/?source=rss It was a sitcom that inspired many a household to live off the land. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, UK Top Stories 2008-04-25T10:21:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/eu_considers_truck_pollution_charges/?source=rss EU countries would be allowed to charge heavy road users for the costs they incur on society, including congestion, air pollution and noise - something prohibited by EU law up till now - according to an early draft of a Commission proposal to revise its 'Eurovignette Directive'. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Health, General Health, Business, General Business 2008-04-25T10:13:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/airline_flies_slower_to_cut_costs/?source=rss Belgium's Brussels Airlines has announced it is slowing speeds and reducing weight on some of its aircraft in order to reduce fuel costs. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Business, General Business, Regions, Europe, Belgium 2008-04-25T10:08:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/regrowing_the_rainforest/?source=rss Half a century after most of Costa Rica's rainforests were cut down, researchers from the Boyce Thompson Institute took on a project that many thought was impossible - restoring a tropical rainforest ecosystem. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Science, Technology, Regions, Central America, Costa Rica, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories 2008-04-24T00:35:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/dells_hq_is_now_100_renewably_powered/?source=rss About a year ago, Dell promised us all that they would soon be a 100% carbon neutral company. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, Texas, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-11T13:57:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/tesla_motors_details_strategy_for_major_european_offensive/?source=rss Tesla Motors has revealed its ambitious strategy for speeding up the rollout of its electric Roadster in Europe, including an appearance at the 2008 Paris Auto Show in October and the Top Marques Monaco auto show later this month. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, Europe, France, Monaco, North America, United States, California, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-11T13:41:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/california_offers_up_to_5000_rebates_for_alternative_fuel_vehicles/?source=rss California is offering rebates of up to US$5000 to consumers who purchase alternative fuel vehicles between May 24, 2007 and March 31, 2009 or until funding runs out. World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, North America, United States, California, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-04-09T11:19:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/scotland_launches_worlds_biggest_prize_for_marine_renewable_energy/?source=rss Move over, Richard Branson: Alex Salmond, Scotland's first minister, has just announced the Saltire Prize, a £10m (or $20m) award aimed at jump-starting research in marine renewable energy. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, East Asia, Japan, Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Business Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, UK Top Stories 2008-04-06T14:16:00-08:00