Tag: California - Page 2
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The Classic Acapulco Chair Takes on a New Life
We love this chair from the 50's, and it's back in a new, improved, and recycled form.
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Prop. 37, California's GMO-Labeling Law, Gaining Momentum
More and more are getting behind the right to know gmo labeling movement.
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First 6 Tesla Superchargers Open to Public Today
The first of many. Tesla plans to build hundreds of those all around the US and Canada, and then the rest of the world.
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California Newspaper Editorial Boards Spread False Claims and Faulty Logic on Proposition 37
While you can’t expect every paper to endorse your side, Proposition 37, eems to have had a string of incredibly bad luck. So incredible, in fact, that the reasoning behind several California newspaper endorsements of a No vote has me scratching my head.
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Blu Homes To Build Small Affordable Houses for the Poor of Marin County
This project is a model of how one can get increased density and tiny houses in an urban environment
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Tesla Gets $10 Million Grant from California Energy Commission for Model X Production
If Tesla Motors survives and thrives over the long term, the state of California is bound to benefit greatly.
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California Governor Signs 19 Renewable Energy Bills Into Law
That's nineteen more than governors signed in the rest of the nation.
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Vampire Squid Video Reveals What These Infernal Cephalopods Eat
The mystery of what the blue-eyed, blood red denizen of the deep eats has been solved (video)
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Graham Hill Takes RAV4 EV for a Spin Down California's Coast
A real-world test for the brand new 100% electric vehicle from Toyota.
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UC Davis Reports Make Dubious Claims on Prop 37
Two "expert" reports have emerged from the No on 37 campaign—which is against the California ballot initiative that would require labeling of GMOs foods—that warrant more scrutiny.
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"The French Laundry" Founders on the Joys of Heirloom Apple Farming
The Red Delicious is evil. It's fun to be alone. And animals play an important role in integrated, sustainable farming. Just a few of the lessons in this beautiful video.
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Western Scrub Jays Call Their Friends to "Funerals"
The call a jay makes upon finding a dead jay causes other jays to gather. Scientists report on their attempts to understand these "bird councils".
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California Joins Nevada, Takes a Step Towards Autonomous 'Robot' Cars
California is following Nevada in taking steps to allow driverless autonomous cars to legally drive on its roads.
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California's State Vehicle Fleet Reduced Fuel Consumption by 13% Compared to 2003
State governments in the US operate large vehicle fleets, and California has a huge one. Just in one year, in 2003, the state fleet burned 38,559,715 gallons of fuel (gasoline and diesel combined).
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93-Year-Old's Giant Pumpkin Patch Squashed: $1000 Reward Offered for Info on Vandals
Who would destroy the pumpkin patch of a 93-year-old gardener?
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Free Rain Garden Installation for Los Angeles Residents
Los Angeles County is curbing urban runoff by installing free rain gardens for homeowners.
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Taking a Close Look at America's Most Sustainable University
Sierra magazine released its 2012 Cool Schools list, and UC Davis took #1 - let's learn more about them.
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Long Beach Announces Bike-Sharing Plans, up to 2,500 Bikes to be Installed
The city council has approved the plan! Hallelujah!
