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via NY Times, 29-04-2011 The New York Times published a rundown today of the top ten states in installed solar power capacity.  That California was number one was no surprise, but the other nine were interesting to see. 

We have three interesting articles about carbon emissions of various foods. Carbon Footprint of Beef Carbon Footprint of French Fried Carbon Footprint of various groceries

Via Ecofriendly Company, 27-04-2010 The following table lists the carbon footprint of some groceries. This is according to GEMIS research published by the German News Tagesschau.

Via Ecofriendly Company, 27-04-2010 According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, animal husbandry contributes more to global warming than the whole of the transport sector. This news is also significant to many canteens and restaurants. The employees favourite: steak as a…

via Ecofriendly-Company.com, 20-06-2010 So loved throughout Europe, french-fried potatoes are to be found on the menu of every canteen, and nearly every restaurant and bar. How they are prepared though is astounding when it comes to the carbon footprint. There are so many different ways…

Via goodcleantech, 07-04-2011 As electric cars struggle to achieve mass appeal, Toyota has announced the latest milestone for its pioneering hybrid, the Prius, which has now sold one million cars in the United States.

Via goodcleantech.com, 27-04-2011 KFC has announced that it’s joining in on the recent trend of fast food restaurants going green by opening a new eco-friendly location in Indianapolis. The new restaurant, which opened on Tuesday, uses 25 percent less electricity and water than a traditional…

From NZ HERALD A United Nations review has found a large credibility gap between New Zealand’s target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 and the measures in place to achieve it. “It could find no plan for two-thirds or more of what is required…

Background information: (From http://www.rodney.govt.nz/EnvironmentalCare/rubbishrecycling/Pages/KerbsideRecycling.aspx) Tie up flattened paper and cardboard with string or put in a plastic bag no larger than your blue recycling bin.  Flattened card or paper can also be placed in sealed cardboard boxes, as long as the box is no larger…

Posted by Andrew Webster on goodcleantech, 27-10-2010 The Nissan Leaf may be able to go 116 miles on a single charge, but it’s got nothing on this Audi A2 EV, which recently set a new world record.