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Animals

Posted byby John Tarantino
September 12, 2013

Looking Forward to International Coastal Cleanup Day 2013

International Coastal Cleanup Day is just around the corner, and I’m excited to walk the shores of our local beaches at sunrise once again. Together with thousands of other volunteers,…

Animals

Posted byby Estel Masangkay
September 11, 2013

ENN Shines Spotlight on Crowdfunding Campaign “6 Oceans”

Bubble Anemone in Indonesia. Photo Credit: Some rights reserved by prilfish via Flickr. “ENN is not in the business of assisting crowdfunding efforts. Now and then, however, an idea is…

Environment

Posted byby John Tarantino
September 10, 2013

The Tesla Model S Electric Car Achieves Highest NHTSA Safety Score (5.4 Stars)

In a press release recently published, Tesla Motors announced that its Model S has achieved the highest safety rating ever awarded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Not only…

Animals

Posted byby John Tarantino
September 7, 2013

Six UK Coastal ‘Canaries in the Mine’ Species Highlight Risk from Climate Change

United Kingdom’s increasingly dynamic coastline is putting wildlife and habitats at risk. This is the key finding of a recently released study from the National Trust, reports The Guardian. UK’s coastline is…

Eco Editorial

Posted byby Estel Masangkay
September 5, 2013

Shore It Up! International Coastal Cleanup 2013

Photo Credit: Greengirl24 via Flickr. As promised, here is my take on our local International Coastal Cleanup last Saturday. Let the photos tell the story of the challenge of a…

Energy

Posted byby John Tarantino
August 23, 2013

Saving Energy in the Home [Infographic]

Saving Energy in the Home Infographic: Brought to you by Ovo Energy the cheaper, greener and simpler energy supplier. Some of the key points in the infographic above are: Gas…

Energy

Posted byby John Tarantino
August 20, 2013

City Profiles and Urban Transport Policies

Each city around the globe has a different personality, as any adventurous globe-trotter would tell you. This one may dazzle with its bright lights and modern structures while another may…

Energy

Posted byby John Tarantino
August 16, 2013

Proposal for Space Solar Power Finally Gets Official

Collecting solar power from outer space for delivery and distribution down to Earth is a topic that was already previously discussed many times. This time however, more than just speculation…

Energy

Posted byby John Tarantino
August 15, 2013

World’s Largest Solar Thermal Plant Nearing Completion in the Mojave Desert

The Mojave Desert is home to lizards, rare desert tortoises, and yucca trees among others. Thanks to its elevation and climate, this desert region receives a reliable supply of sunlight…

Green Technology

Posted byby John Tarantino
August 7, 2013

French Group to Introduce Screen Charging Solar Phones

How often do you feel bummed after realizing that your phone battery’s already low when you least expected it? Well, we might not have to worry about that in the…