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India’s Incredible Solar-Powered Rickshaws

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

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India’s Incredible Solar-Powered Rickshaws

Anyone who has ever ridden in an auto-rickshaw in India will know the experience, though exciting, can lead to a few extra grey hairs, or a handful in some cases, either due to the adrenalin rush of being cut up by vehicles with little regard for lanes, or the stress of breathing in clouds of exhaust fumes. If these scenes sound familiar you’ll be happy to know it’s soon set to change.

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Milanese Children Suffer as City Named Pollution Capital of Europe

Sunday, March 9, 2008

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After years of close competition, we finally have a clear winner in the “Pollution Capital of Europe” contest. Image by Trista B While Milan may be better known for fashion and (everywhere except America) excellent soccer teams, it appears that it’s also the most polluted city in the whole [...]

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Environmentalism in 1880

Thursday, March 6, 2008

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As the environmental movement looks towards the future, it can sometimes forget its past. London’s fogs are famous, but they’ve also been deadly. Image by Myk Reeve This series is an attempt to provide a bit of perspective on how the environmental movement got to where it is today. [...]

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Everything in Your House is Killing you! Homeless People Rejoice!

Monday, December 3, 2007

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Do you or someone you know live in a house, apartment or indoor shelter of some sort? If so, you may already be dying; poisoned slowly by

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