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/video_rocket_man_makes_debut_flight/?source=rss Real-life rocket man Yves Rossy soared through the Alps this week on his first demonstration flight with a self-made flying contraption. Science, Technology, Regions, Europe, Switzerland, Top Stories, Science Top Stories 2008-05-16T23:01:00-08:00 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/game_lets_players_find_scientific_solutions/?source=rss Foldit allows gamers to fold proteins in ways that could help develop an HIV vaccine. Science, Technology, Health, General Health, Special Interest, General Special Interest, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories 2008-05-13T17:00:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/virtual_telescope_opens_night_sky/?source=rss Microsoft launches a free tool that allows amateur star-gazers to explore the universe from their computers. Science, Space, Technology, Special Interest, General Special Interest, Regions, North America, United States, Washington, Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-05-13T12:00:00-08:00 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/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/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/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/bionic_eye_blindness_cure_hope/?source=rss A 'bionic eye' may hold the key to returning sight to blind people affected by a hereditary disease. Science, Technology, Health, General Health 2008-04-21T17:01:00-08:00 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/computer_program_reveals_anyones_ancestry/?source=rss Imagine being adopted, with no understanding of your cultural or genetic background. Science, Technology, Special Interest, Regions, Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Europe, Greece, North America, United States, California, New York, Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-09T11:28:00-08:00 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/worlds_largest_tidal_turbine_successfully_installed/?source=rss The world's largest tidal turbine, weighing 1000 tonnes, has been installed in Northern Ireland's Strangford Lough. The tidal turbine is rated at 1.2 megawatts, which is enough to power a thousand local homes. It was built by Marine Current Turbines, and it will be the first commercial tidal turbine to produce energy, when it begins operation later this year. The turbine has twin rotors measuring 16 meters in diameter. The rotors will operate for up to 18-20 hours per day to produce enough clean, green electricity. World, General World, Environment, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, Europe, Ireland, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-04-08T16:01:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/un_links_up_with_google_earth_to_help_refugees/?source=rss GENEVA (AFP) - The United Nations refugee agency on Tuesday unveiled a new partnership with Internet giant Google to help track refugees from Iraq to Darfur and raise public awareness of its work. World, Human Rights, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, California, United Nations, United Nations related, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-04-08T15:00:00-08:00 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 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/companies_making_a_beeline_for_solar_energy_plants/?source=rss Enthused by the potential market for solar energy which is projected to grow to $70-100 billion up from $15 billion in 2007, more domestic firms have begun to foray into this segment. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, Europe, Germany, Indian Sub-Continent, India, North America, United States, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-04T10:49:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/floating_wind_turbines_may_cause_happiness_to_return_to_cape_cod/?source=rss There's been plenty of opposition over the proposed ocean wind farm off the shores of Cape Cod. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, Europe, Netherlands, North America, United States, Massachusetts, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-03-28T12:51:02-08:00