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You can now watch Chris Paine’s sequel documentary to ‘Who Killed The Electric Car?’ for free!

Could old electric car batteries find a second life on the power grid as storage for emergency situations and/or renewable energy?

In a tireless career, Alan Rabinowitz has accomplished more than most people can even dream, establishing some of the largest animal reserves in the world from South America to Asia.

Hyundai has tested the Sonata Hybrid drivetrain for more than 300,000 miles with minimal degradation, which is why its confident that it won regret this decision to cover the battery for much longer than traditional warranties.

An online calculator helps you find out how much money you can save by keeping chickens. But does it really matter?

Will California lose the race with South Africa for the world’s biggest solar power plant? And what will become of Desertec?

Billionaire investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett has apparently been shopping for solar power lately. His latest acquisition is a solar project in Arizona.

Jalapeño poppers get a serious upgrade both in looks and flavor with this holiday twist on the ubiquitous bar food. A trio of cheeses, shallots, and cumin make this appetizer perfect for wine. Enjoy these with an acidic white like Albarino

Wow! Warren Seely is a mechanical genius. Not only does he build fully-functional replicas of actual farm equipment, by the age of 6 he had already rebuilt his first tractor engine.

LA Whole Foods shoppers now can have concierge-shopped groceries delivered to their door via solar powered electric bikes

Designer Paulo Alves took down all walls and created multi-function furniture for his small place.

Following a slew of rather disturbing animal-welfare violations, the greatest show on Earth has agreed to settle a USDA dispute by paying $270 thousand and promising to improve conditions for animals.

Culinary and cultural tours of Crete, Greece, are a tasty way to support sustainable food traditions.

Riot police fought anti-nuclear activists protesting the transport of nuclear waste from Normandy to Germany.

How does one combat the illegal trade and poaching of tigers in Indonesia? The WCS Indonesia Program’s Wildlife Crimes Unit Coordinator explains the dangers and goals of his mission.

Could an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Maybe — but it may also be coated in pesticides. Today, the Environmental Working Group , an advocacy nonprofit, released its latest “Dirty Dozen” list of the 12 fruits and vegetables that are most contaminated with pesticides , as an update to its 2010 rankings. And taking first place this year? Apples [...]

SATURDAY 13th AUGUST, 3PM **Note different time** Safe Climate meeting Perth Activist Centre (15/5 Aberdeen St, East Perth – next to McIver station) All welcome. Phone Kamala 0417 319 662 for more information.

WASHINGTON — As the congressional leaders decide on members for the new bipartisan debt-reduction super committee, green advocacy groups are already on the offensive, calling on the committee to cut billions of dollars in tax breaks and energy subsidies for the oil and gas industry. “By how voters have responded, cutting the outrageous energy subsidies to the [...]

First the nation’s meteorologists start talking about the heat index like it’s a real thing, then Sponge Bob starts force-feeding our children global warming propaganda without presenting the other side of the debate (the “nuh uh” side). That is quite enough for Stephen Colbert. Much like Rush Limbaugh, Gretchen Carlson and Steve Doocy, Colbert isn’t going to [...]

A study published today in the journal, Environmental Science and Technology, is further evidence that Californians are the most highly polluted people in the world with toxic flame retardant chemicals. Most concerning is that these high levels continue to be found in vulnerable populations, like pregnant women and children. This contamination has occurred because of an outdated and ineffective California flammability standard for [...]