Tag: United States - Page 14
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Fox News Explains Why Presidents Can't Control Gas Prices, In 2008 (Video)
To defend George Bush from Democrats' accusations that his policies were raising gas prices, Fox News put together a series of videos explaining why the President can't control prices at the pump. Too bad they seem to have forgotten this in 2012...
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Energy News: Lakota Activists Arrested Blocking Tar Sands Trucks, Plus US Boosts Wind Power Support
No one ever said the transition from dirty fossil fuels to renewable energy would be swift, neat, or orderly.
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Robotic Cheetah Smashes Speed Record for Legged Robots
By flexing its back, this galloping robot increases its stride and dramatically beats previous speed records for legged robots. Here's how.
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Modular Refugee Housing Built from Shipping Pallets for $500 - $3000
This clever, cheap, modular and recycled refugee housing has been around for years. So why is it not being implemented?
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Rocket Mass Stove Burns Tiny Amounts of Wood, Heats for Well Over 12 Hours
If you burn a fire in the evening, his carefully designed rocket mass heater/bench heats a room (and the occupant's butt) well into the next day.
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Small Farmers Create Jobs. Here's Why.
Research shows that small investments in local food systems can reap incredible returns, creating jobs and building resilient communities.
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Ibex's Wool Will Be 100% American, Grown To Sewn
The clothing manufacturer plans to source, fabricate and sew its Shak Lite wool garments completely within the USA
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Since When Was Creating Jobs & Building Community Elitism?
Accusations of elitism against environmentalists are nothing new. But whose interests do they serve?
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How Oil Speculation and Energy Policy Impact the Price of Gas
Part Two of Treehugger's investigation into what causes the price of gasoline to rise.
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5 Things That Actually Determine the Price of Gasoline
Part one of TreeHugger's investigation into what causes gasoline prices to rise. Hint: Whether or not Obama expands domestic drilling isn't even close to the top of the list.
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The True Cost of Gasoline is Closer to $15 a Gallon (Video)
If you thought $4 gas was bad, imagine actually paying the full cost—which is closer to $15 per gallon, according to CIR.
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How to Build a Tiny, Mortgage-Free Home Using Cash Only
Living off less than $20,000 a year, a San Francisco housekeeper builds himself a tiny house in paradise.
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Incredible Video Shows the Beauty of Urban Beekeeping
The Made By Hand video series returns with a stunning portrait of a Brooklyn beekeeping pioneer.
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Would You Compost Your Dog or Cat's Poop?
Generally speaking pet poop is considered a no no in composting. But some gardeners are experimenting anyway, with decidedly mixed results.
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Making Whole Hive Mead By Boiling Bees Alive
Eating insects may be catching on, but brewing up mead from dead bees? This may be a step too far...
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Cheaper Natural Gas Behind 2009 Drop In US Emissions
But with the greater emissions of shale gas over conventional sources of natural gas, will future shifts result in similar drops in emissions?
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Campus Permaculture Project Up for White House Recognition
Umass Amherst students have been convertig a campus lawn into an edible food forest. Now the White House is taking notice.
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Plants Can Reduce Crime, Prevent Zombie Attacks (Video)
The positive effects of gardens on property values are well-known, but a new study says gardens can even keep you safe.
