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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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EV battery swap model raises questions
Tue, Apr 21, 2009 1:52 PM by PlentyMag.com
An Israeli start-up called Project Better Place envisions electric-vehicle drivers swapping their batteries whenever a car battery’s charge is depleted.
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So Bright! A rockin' 100-mpg van
Tue, Apr 21, 2009 11:02 AM by Jim Motavalli
The incredibly fuel-efficient Bright Idea isn't aimed at jam band fans who follow Phish: It's targeting fleet customers like Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay and Cox Communications.
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Green technology at Coachella Music Festival
Mon, Apr 20, 2009 1:17 AM by Karl Burkart
Psychedelic LED's, water-filling stations and Carpoolchella makes this the greenest music festival yet.
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Search Earth Day events in your hood
Sun, Apr 19, 2009 9:31 PM by Karl Burkart
EarthDay Network features slick search engine for local, green Earth Day events.
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EPA says tailpipes pollute
Fri, Apr 17, 2009 8:41 PM by Jim Motavalli
The EPA's proposed rule opens the door to widespread tailpipe regulation. Get ready for a new generation of smaller, more fuel-efficient cars!
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Auto focus
Fri, Apr 17, 2009 4:54 PM by PlentyMag.com
Mechanics are tuning-up the car repair business.
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Pedaling love
Fri, Apr 17, 2009 3:43 PM by PlentyMag.com
Settling down with the bike of a lifetime doesn't come without its flings.
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The 'Green Cowboy' replaces Nancy Sutley
Fri, Apr 17, 2009 1:30 AM by Karl Burkart
Former Carter advisor and energy guru S. David Freeman will become the 'environmental mayor' of L.A.
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Cost2drive widget tracks the real cost of driving
Thu, Apr 16, 2009 8:32 PM by Karl Burkart
Type in your destination, and Cost2drive figures out your gas costs and CO2 emissions.
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Communal cars
Thu, Apr 16, 2009 3:41 PM by PlentyMag.com
The founder of Zipcar helps re-teach a valuable kindergarten lesson: the importance of sharing.
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Up, up, and away
Thu, Apr 16, 2009 2:35 PM by PlentyMag.com
A new transit system would convert old airplanes into speedy, eco-friendly trains.
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Carbon offsets for summer air travel
Wed, Apr 15, 2009 9:12 PM by PlentyMag.com
Thinking of taking off for the summer? Here are some ways to get carbon offsets against your air travel without paying for them.
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10 unbelievable cars of the future
Wed, Apr 15, 2009 7:32 PM by Karl Burkart
TrendHunter's top 10 list -- flying cars, ultracapacitors, solar panels and one sexy hydrogen Jaguar.
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Exclusive: Phoenix gets Nissan EVs and charging stations
Wed, Apr 15, 2009 6:36 PM by Jim Motavalli
What came first, the electric car or the charging station? In an increasing number of cities, it's the network of places to plug in.
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Composting robot turns kitchen scraps into fertilizer
Wed, Apr 15, 2009 2:39 AM by Karl Burkart
Nature Mill promises odorless supercharged composting in your kitchen.
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