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/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/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/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/environment_venezuela_farewell_trawl_fishing/?source=rss CARACAS, Apr 8 (IPS) - Trawl-fishing is on its way out in Venezuela, amid demonstrations by artisanal fisherfolk who support the new law as amended by President Hugo Chávez. Environment, Water, Wildlife, Business, General Business, Regions, South America, Venezuela, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories 2008-04-08T16:01:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/restaurants_move_toward_bottled_water_ban/?source=rss Some Boston-area restaurants said they're planning to stop sales of bottled water at their eateries in an effort to be more environmentally-conscious. Environment, Land, Water, Regions, North America, United States, Massachusetts, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-04T10:33:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/frederick_may_be_target_for_clean_energy_center/?source=rss Frederick could be home to a state economic development corporation aimed at bringing renewable energy industries to Maryland. World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, North America, United States, Maryland, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-28T12:29:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/livingstone_bids_to_turn_the_election_battle_green/?source=rss Ken Livingstone sought to turn the mayoral race into a "green election" today as he unveiled his environmental policies for a third term. World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Health, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Health Top Stories, UK Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-25T18:01:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/countering_an_approaching_water_crisis/?source=rss Washington DC (SPX) Mar 25, 2008 - As growing demand for clean water stretches even the resources of the world's largest industrialized nations, scientists and engineers are turning to new technology and novel ideas to find solutions. Mark Shannon of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign joined a slate of world leaders in water resource research to address this crisis in a review paper in the March 20, 2008, issue of Nature. Environment, Water, Regions, North America, United States, Washington D.C., Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-03-25T07:00:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/green_spaces_in_green_places_is_building_green_going_from_niche_to_mainstre/?source=rss There hasn't been a lot of good news in the general economy lately; from a complete collapse of sub-prime mortgage loans, to slumping property values, whip-sawing stock markets, $110+ barrels of oil and colossal brokerage houses that suddenly run out of cash -- it isn't pretty. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, North Carolina, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-03-21T12:45:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/an_ex_president_an_actor_and_hundreds_of_students_help_rebuild_new_orleans/?source=rss More than 600-students from 40 states in the U.S. and six continents joined Sunday with former President Bill Clinton and actor Brad Pitt to help rebuild the Katrina-damaged Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans. World, Human Rights, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, California, Louisiana, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-21T10:22:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/angelina_jolie_makes_it_right_too/?source=rss Pregnant Angelina Jolie comes out to support her main man Brad Pitt in the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, Louisana on Sunday. World, Human Rights, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Special Interest, Regions, North America, United States, California, Louisiana, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-21T10:18:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/green_means_go_for_new_firms/?source=rss When Anya Pearson was forging a highflying career working for high-street clothing retailers, she noticed a lot of things about the fashion industry that she did not like. World, Human Rights, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, UK Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-19T08:48:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/southern_baptist_leaders_sign_environment_vow/?source=rss In a major shift, a group of Southern Baptist leaders said their denomination has been "too timid" on environmental issues and has a biblical duty to stop global warming. World, Human Rights, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington D.C., Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-16T12:17:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/green_jobs_focus_of_union_environment_talks/?source=rss In addition to helping the environment, an economy driven by clean energy would create hundreds of thousands of "green collar" jobs and help revitalize U.S. manufacturing, proponents said as they gathered at a conference of union organizers and environmental activists. Environment, General Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, General Environment, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Business, General Business, Regions, North America, United States, Pennsylvania, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-03-15T09:47:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/new_mets_park_a_friend_to_environment_club_joins_with_epa_to_help_citi_fiel/?source=rss When the Mets begin play at Citi Field in April 2009, the stadium will be a glowing example of the magnificence of a 21st century ballpark. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Water, Science, Technology, Business, Special Interest, Regions, North America, United States, New York, Washington D.C., Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-03-14T11:55:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/irvine_sixth_grader_wins_25000_invention_contest/?source=rss It was kids who invented Braille, the calculator and the building-block game Jenga. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Water, Science, Technology, Special Interest, Regions, North America, United States, California, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-03-12T12:30:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/the_power_of_one_ballona_lagoon_and_iylene_weiss/?source=rss The Ballona Lagoon is a tidal stream about 100 feet wide, flowing roughly parallel to Venice Beach, past the Silver Strand subdivision, where houses sell for upwards of $1 million. Environment, Land, Water, Wildlife, Regions, North America, United States, California, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-03-11T11:49:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/18_fairtrade_ideas_for_fairtrade_fortnight/?source=rss With Fairtrade Fortnight reaching the end of its first week, the Fairtrade Foundation has come up with 18 tips and nuggets of Fairtrade information to spread the word about the UK’s fastest growing grocery sector. World, Human Rights, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Business, Special Interest, Regions, Central America, Belize, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, UK Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-10T13:11:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/pennsylvania_funds_124_clean_water_projects/?source=rss The state of Pennsylvania is making a $22.3 million investment in 124 projects that will help restore the state's polluted streams, provide clean water, and help prevent floods in communities across the commonwealth. Environment, Climate and Energy, Water, Regions, North America, United States, Pennsylvania, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-03-09T13:25:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/japanese_sailor_to_embark_on_worlds_longest_wave_powered_voyage/?source=rss Kenichi Horie, who has crossed the Pacific in a solar-powered boat made of recycled aluminum, is getting ready for his next solo adventure. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Water, Science, Technology, Special Interest, Heroic Stories, Regions, East Asia, Japan, North America, United States, Hawaii, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-03-08T11:50:00-08:00