GreenLight News
Is Global Warming All Bad? October 8th, 2008
Coral Reefs Exhibit Unusual Response to Rising Water Temperatures
A team of scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research has conducted a study of the health of coral reefs in environments where water temperature was on the rise. The results they came up...more
Sustainable Transport Award Goes to Eugene, OR October 6th, 2008
Hybrid Buses: Another Reason to Love this Hippy Town
Eugene, Oregon received an honorable mention at this year's Sustainable Transit Awards for their bussing system, known as the "Emerald Express." Check out this video to find out how it works. Want to see more GreenLight...more
Are You Healthier Than a Monkey? October 1st, 2008
New Study Scrutinizes The Human Diet
A group of scientists examined two groups of mice, feeding one group a typical human diet, and the other the diet typical to a chimpanzee. Do we lead a healthier lifestyle than our simian relatives?...more
Are Green Credit Cards TOO Green? September 29th, 2008
Banks Are Concerned that Green Credit Cards May Backfire
A credit card with green incentives? Sounds great, right? Perhaps, but banks and credit card companies are concerned that introducing a slew of green credit cards onto the market might have adverse effects. Check out...more
Toyota Has the Green Thing Going On September 24th, 2008
Carmaker Lives Up to its Name as Greenest Car Company
From planting trees, to installing handy energy consumption display screens, to being pioneers on the forefront of building hybrid four-wheel drive vehicles, Toyota maintains that it knows how to go green better than any other...more
Scotland Turns To Green Power September 22nd, 2008
The Answer Is Blowing in the Wind...and the Sun...and the Water
Scotland is making leaps and bounds to acquire its energy from sustainable sources. Check out how wind, water, and solar power are starting to become Scotland's go-to energy sources. Want to see more GreenLight News --...more
Mighty Mess in the Mississippi Waters September 18th, 2008
Agricultural Practices Add to Pollution in the Mighty River
The Mississippi River has seen rapidly increasing levels of CO2 and river discharge over the past fifty years, as a result of the agricultural waste created by the thousands of farms that line its banks. Want...more
Can Plastic Make You Fat? September 16th, 2008
New Study: Exposure to Plastics May Play a Role in American Obesity
Scientists have found that some hard plastics contain endocrine disruptors, which apparently mimic hormones that regulate fat cell production in the human body. Perhaps it's time to stop handling all that plastic and pick up...more
A Cab That Runs on Pure Sunshine September 10th, 2008
Solar Taxi is Unveiled in Australia
Swiss adventurer Louis Palmer has built a taxi that runs entirely on solar power -- and he's driving it across Australia to prove just how well it works! Want to see more GreenLight News -- no...more
General Motors Cozies Up To Ethanol September 8th, 2008
Automotive Giant Explores the World of Alternative Fuels
General Motors, in an effort to improve its status as an eco-conscious corporation, has pledged to produce large percentages of ethanol-fueled cars in the years ahead. Want to see more GreenLight News -- no preservatives added?...more
