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Could science hatch the perfect fake egg?

Wed, May 22, 2013 11:30 AM
by Tia Ghose, LiveScience
Innovative CEO Josh Tetrick is working to develop a plant-based substitute for the industrially produced, environmentally taxing staple food.

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Omigod: A vivid two minutes in the ultra-fast Tesla Model S
Thu, Apr 30, 2009 1:11 PM by Jim Motavalli
Tesla's new sedan makes its New York debut with green celebs like 'Who Killed the Electric Car's Chris Paine, and MNN was riding in the backseat.
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Organic auto mechanics
Thu, Apr 30, 2009 5:13 AM by PlentyMag.com
Mechanics are giving the auto repair business a tuneup with organic materials and careful recycling
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Solar power may help save the Black Neck Crane
Thu, Apr 30, 2009 4:10 AM by Karl Burkart
SELF, the Solar Electric Light Fund, pioneers solar project in the Himalayan forests of Bhutan.
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Coolio transformed into breakdancing polar bear
Wed, Apr 29, 2009 3:42 PM by Karl Burkart
Student filmmakers win Environment Agency film competition by casting Coolio as a water-wasting polar bear.
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The Fortune Brainstorm: Green with MNN CEO Joel Babbit

Wed, Apr 29, 2009 2:46 PM

Watch MNN CEO Joel Babbit speak at the Fortune Brainstorm Green.
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Tesla S on Letterman tonight
Wed, Apr 29, 2009 1:51 PM by Jim Motavalli
The battery-powered Tesla S--$57,400 for sub-six-second zero-to-60 times--will be exchanging snappy one-liners with Dave.
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SELF takes King Hussein Prize
Wed, Apr 29, 2009 2:37 AM by Karl Burkart
Bob Freling of the Solar Electric Light Fund wins coveted award for providing solar power to villages in need.
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Hand dryer that is greener and cleaner
Tue, Apr 28, 2009 4:33 PM by PlentyMag.com
Ever debated within your green conscience whether to use paper towels or the hand dryer? Now you have a much friendlier option.
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Jim Motavalli at the New York Auto Show

Tue, Apr 28, 2009 3:20 PM

Jim Motavalli reports from the Chrysler stand about environmentally friendly cars they are hoping to some day produce.
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Economic recession hits the animal kingdom
Tue, Apr 28, 2009 2:10 AM by Karl Burkart
The Bronx Zoo hands out hundreds of 'pink slips' to animal employees.
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Capt. Planet makes TrendHunter's Top 10 list
Mon, Apr 27, 2009 10:51 PM by Karl Burkart
Look who landed at #4 on TrendHunter's 'Awesome Green Innovations' for 2009 -- Capt. Planet!
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Tesla: Car of the future?
Mon, Apr 27, 2009 4:37 PM by PlentyMag.com
The auto industry is ripe for revolution, but when will clean machines hit the streets, and what will they look like? One expert surveys the scene.
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Save trees while you print
Mon, Apr 27, 2009 4:34 PM by PlentyMag.com
A new software makes green printing one step easier.
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Born to be wild: On Vespa's two wheels for the green of it
Mon, Apr 27, 2009 12:02 PM by Jim Motavalli
As part of an exercise in low-carbon commuting, a lifelong motorcycle-phobe takes a wobbly ride ... to reduce carbon emissions, of course.
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Wii don't want to waste energy
Mon, Apr 27, 2009 11:13 AM by PlentyMag.com
Is your video game console eating up energy and costing you money?
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