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/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/after_years_of_confrontation_green_groups_and_companies_finding_common_grou/?source=rss Corporate America and major green groups are starting to build ties as companies see the benefit of getting ahead of a trend toward environmental responsibility. While partnerships have been emerging case-by-case, environmentalists are starting to ramp up their efforts to target money mangers and investors in an attempt to change how corporations do businesses. Environment, General Environment, Business, General Business, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories 2008-05-13T15:00:00-08:00 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/new_law_to_ensure_health_coverage_for_graduates/?source=rss As college seniors approach graduation, their parents often worry how they will keep their child covered by health insurance. Health, Business, Special Interest, Regions, North America, United States, Maryland, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-05-04T11:02:00-08:00 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/losing_more_of_the_plastic_paunch_at_whole_foods/?source=rss In addition to the magical plastic bag disappearing act that took place on Earth Day at Whole Foods stores around the nation, the company has also tightened the belt on another major use of plastic—to go containers. Instead of the usual plastic, cardboard, or styrofoam (gasp!) containers found in most supermarket self-service food sections, Whole Foods customers now pile their ready-made salads and other such sundries into completely compostable containers. Environment, Land, Business, General Business, Regions, North America, United States, California, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-26T15:00:00-08:00 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/economic_crises_can_have_health_benefits/?source=rss Food and fuel shortages may have made life miserable in the short-term, but they led to long-term improvements in Cubans' health World, General World, Health, General Health, Business, General Business, Regions, Caribbean, Cuba, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-04-19T15:00:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/bangladesh_street_kids_turn_bankers/?source=rss Mohammad Raju ran away from his poor family in Bangladesh's southern Khulna district eight years ago, hoping for a better life in Dhaka. Business, Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, Indian Sub-Continent, Bangladesh, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories 2008-04-11T13:58:00-08:00 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/cavity_fighting_candy_helped_cut_tooth_decay/?source=rss Most children are told to stay away from chewy candies to keep their teeth cavity-free, but children in Venezuela who ate a special cavity-fighting candy had 62 percent fewer cavities than those who brushed their teeth regularly, researchers said yesterday. Health, Medical Discoveries, Business, Special Interest, Regions, South America, Venezuela, North America, United States, Illinois, New York, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-09T11:21:00-08:00 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/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/wal_mart_to_boost_supply_of_organic_cotton/?source=rss NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Monday that it purchased more than 12 million pounds of cotton from farmers who are changing over from conventional to organic farming, to help boost the supply of certified organic cotton in the marketplace. "We heard from our supplier and other partners ... that this was necessary in the market," said Wal-Mart spokeswoman Tara Raddohl. Environment, Land, Business, General Business, Regions, North America, United States, New York, Business Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-08T16:01:00-08:00 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 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/mystery_500_tip_means_big_night_at_the_prom_teen_was_selling_newspapers/?source=rss An 18-year-old in Indiana will have the prom night she was dreaming of, thanks to a mystery man's Easter tip. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Indiana, Ohio 2008-03-28T12:50:01-08:00