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Crystal 'flowers' bloom in Harvard nanotech lab

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by Jillian Scharr, TechNewsDaily
Harvard researchers have found a way to shape microscopic crystals into complex and often beautiful structures.

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In Greenwich: Electric cars, then and now
Sun, Jun 07, 2009 9:58 PM by Jim Motavalli
Today's EVs have roots in plug-in cars that flourished in the early days of motoring. Your grandmother may have driven one.
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Cash for clunkers bill should be junked
Fri, Jun 05, 2009 5:58 PM by Jim Motavalli
The 'compromise' between President Obama and Congress on the car scrappage bill is a big, wet kiss for automakers and dealers. But it doesn't help the environment much. Viva the reform bill!
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A breakdown of the 'Average' American's environmental impact
Fri, Jun 05, 2009 4:23 PM by Karl Burkart
If you've ever wondered how much the 'stuff' in your life impacts the environment, this is the chart for you.
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Types of Environmental Impacts
Fri, Jun 05, 2009 3:37 PM by Karl Burkart
Carbon is just one of several types of environmental impacts. Here's how they stack up.
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Do you have to modify a diesel engine to run it on vegetable oil?
Fri, Jun 05, 2009 3:25 PM by Vanessa Vadim
Vanessa's car can run on diesel, straight vegetable oil and biodiesel, or any combination of the three.
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Defining your 'total environmental impact'
Fri, Jun 05, 2009 3:45 AM by Karl Burkart
A reprint of my article explaining the 'grand unified theory' of environmental impacts called TEI.
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U.S. looks to Spanish high speed rail as model

Thu, Jun 04, 2009 12:48 PM

President Obama says Spain’s efficient bullet train system is worth emulating.
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Selling Hummer to China: Good riddance!
Thu, Jun 04, 2009 10:25 AM by Jim Motavalli
There is indeed a national security issue raised by selling this ex-military brand to China. But it's not the U.S. that faces a threat from this boat anchor of a brand.
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The EVO Tree in memoriam
Thu, Jun 04, 2009 12:14 AM by Karl Burkart
The brief history of the tree-shaped environmental impact game I developed for EVO.com.
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The Earth from Above in hi def!
Wed, Jun 03, 2009 2:06 PM by Karl Burkart
On June 5, take to the skies and see how humans are reshaping the 'Earth from Above.'
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Store your data... in a panda
Wed, Jun 03, 2009 5:05 AM by Karl Burkart
'Green' panda flash drive is nontoxic and benefits the World Wildlife Fund.
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Swim through sewage with Swain
Tue, Jun 02, 2009 3:19 AM by Karl Burkart
'Get dirty' with swimmer Chris Swain in a bold viral campaign to raise awareness about our polluted waters.
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What's next for Charity:Water
Tue, Jun 02, 2009 1:44 AM by Karl Burkart
My interview with founder Scott Harrison on his big vision for Charity:Water.
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Being car free
Mon, Jun 01, 2009 10:01 PM by PlentyMag.com
Voluntary car rejection in a landscape dominated by automobiles can be financially, environmentally, and even physically rewarding.
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Meet the sheep you're wearing
Mon, Jun 01, 2009 8:32 PM by Karl Burkart
Icebreaker's 'baacode' technology allows you to trace wool garments back to New Zealand pastures.
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