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Ike exposes a problem with US energy policy
by Robert D.
views: 305 | rating: 8.5 | comments: 21
September 13, 2008 01:33 AM EDT (shared with group: September 13, 2008) — I just want to share observations I made while watching coverage of Hurricane Ike.  Friday afternoon, September 12, 2008, and Ike is still several hours offshore, but gas price rumors started flying . . . more
July 07, 2008 12:14 AM EDT (shared with group: July 07, 2008) — Part 1.  Saint Paul History: The city was founded in 1832 by a crude, one-eyed, low-browed, trapper turned moonshiner named Pierre "Pigs Eye" Parrant. Pigs Eye possessed more . . . more
How The EPA Killed The Hybrid
by Greg Schiller
views: 173 | rating: 8.8 | comments: 22
May 15, 2008 05:00 PM EDT (shared with group: May 15, 2008) —       As oil heads for $200 a barrel, people want to know what our lawmakers are going to do about it.   There really isn't much they can do because most oil . . . more
January 30, 2008 11:16 AM EST (shared with group: February 06, 2008) — Freedom from Oil author David Sandalow. In the summer of 2006, Brookings scholar and former assistant Secretary of State, David Sandalow had lunch with Newt Gingrich. A short time later, . . . more
January 31, 2008 03:35 PM EST (shared with group: January 31, 2008) — Health, Justice and Sustainability News Tidbits with an Edge! 1/31/2008 Written and edited by Craig Minowa and Ronnie Cummins _________________________________ SUSTAINABILITY . . . more
Do you see the LIGHTS?
by Nicholas C.
views: 101 | rating: 9.9 | comments: 52
December 20, 2007 07:27 PM EST (shared with group: December 20, 2007) — The majority of my time behind the wheel is during the night, or low light conditions requiring the use of the headlights. So, one of my biggest pet peaves is when my vehicle is flooded by the lights from . . . more
December 18, 2007 11:31 AM EST (shared with group: December 18, 2007) — CAUTION: Some technical stuff in this article that will probably bore the socks off of most people, but it may help some of you cut through the advertising garbage being thrown at us. Read on if you dare....  . . . more
Is Abortion an Eco-Alternative?
by Robert D.
views: 73 | rating: 8.8 | comments: 20
November 27, 2007 02:19 AM EST (shared with group: November 27, 2007) — Well, I believe that I have just about heard it all.  I read an article on foxnews.com today about a woman from England named Toni Vernelli who had an abortion ten years ago and a subsequent sterilization . . . more
Would you allow automakers to advertise on your car?
by Robert D.
views: 74 | rating: 10 | comments: 16
November 23, 2007 01:50 AM EST (shared with group: November 23, 2007) — Would you allow automakers to advertise on your car in exchange for a free car?     How about for a discount?   If so, how much discount would you need?   What about . . . more
Where's MY electric car, or Yo Pimp My Ride, Please!
by Robert D.
views: 36 | rating: 10 | comments: 15
November 21, 2007 07:04 PM EST (shared with group: November 21, 2007) — I’m tired of all the talk of Global Warming, like it is a given fact or something, even if it might be.   I’m tired of humanity being arrogant enough to think that they can change the . . . more
E85 musings....am I alone out here?
by Jason P.
views: 21 | rating: 10 | comments: 4
November 15, 2007 02:16 PM EST (shared with group: November 15, 2007) — While I think that E85 has real potential, I'm not sure the U.S. is going about it right. That said, allow me to ramble for a bit & let me know what you think. There's sugar ethanol and . . . more
to groups:  Biofuel Update , E85
tags:  e85, biofuel, epa, alternative fuel
Why not try something RADICAL?
by Robert D.
views: 174 | rating: 9.3 | comments: 72
November 13, 2007 01:09 AM EST (shared with group: November 13, 2007) — OK, y'all.  I just saw a WalMart ad that touts their "green-ness" and exhorts us all to try putting just one compact flourescent bulb in each house.  As commendable as this is, . . . more
Salute your Veteran HERE !
by Robert D.
views: 17 | rating: 10 | comments: 5
November 12, 2007 02:04 AM EST (shared with group: November 12, 2007) — If you have family members or friends who are VETERANS of any branch of US Military , post a salute in honor of them and their service.  If your loved one or friend died in service to their country . . . more
DARPA, You Can Drive My Car
by Greg Schiller
views: 95 | rating: 10 | comments: 28
November 06, 2007 07:29 PM EST (shared with group: November 06, 2007) —   Last Saturday, a Chevy Tahoe named “Boss” scored a $2 million prize by winning the DARPA “urban challenge”. Pretty good for a car without a driver. The DARPA . . . more
Best Tribute on 9-11? Stop Funding Terror.
by John Coonen
views: 23 | rating: 10 | comments: 3
September 11, 2007 08:53 AM EDT (shared with group: September 11, 2007) — Say "no go" to Hugo. Say "adios" to the Saudis. While you may believe there is little or no chance in our lifetime of ending terrorism in the world, there's a simple act we as . . . more
Top 10 Fuel Efficient Cars
by John Coonen
views: 161 | rating: 7.3 | comments: 7
September 10, 2007 10:50 AM EDT (shared with group: September 10, 2007) — The top ten most fuel efficient autos, according to Vehix.com are: 1. Toyota Prius (hybrid): 60-City |  51 Hwy 2. Honda Civic (hybrid):     49 | 51 3. Toyota Camry (hybrid):    . . . more
Announcement Touts "31 Flavors" of FFVs for '08
by John Coonen
views: 23 | rating: 10 | comments: 4
September 04, 2007 11:21 PM EDT (shared with group: September 04, 2007) — September 4, 2008: The National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition announced today that 31 models of motor vehicles will be offered with an E85 capable engine in 2008. Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Nissan and . . . more
And Then There was Biobutanol
by John Coonen
views: 12 | rating: 9.5 | comments: 2
August 17, 2007 02:50 AM EDT (shared with group: August 17, 2007) — Butanol's been around since the 1950's. While E85 (Ethanol) is a good short-term solution to get people switching to alternative, renewable, domestic energy, and get us OFF OPEC fuel, watch for . . . more
U.S. Subsidy for Ethanol Could Shift
by John Coonen
views: 25 | rating: 9.8 | comments: 4
August 10, 2007 11:12 PM EDT (shared with group: August 10, 2007) — Source: Des Moines Register Change designed to encourage production of fuel from crop residue. By: Philip Brasher Washington, D.C. - The subsidy for fuel ethanol could be trimmed to help pay for new . . . more
Rice University Reports Biotech Breakthrough
by John Coonen
views: 22 | rating: 10 | comments: 1
August 10, 2007 01:32 PM EDT (shared with group: August 10, 2007) — Source: Rice University - June 19th, 2007 Biotech breakthrough could end biodiesel's glycerin glut Rice engineers find way to make ethanol, valuable chemicals from waste glycerin BY JADE BOYD Rice . . . more
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E85
Created: May 23, 2007
Wouldn't it be GREAT to join Brazil within 5 years as a 100% SELF-SUFFICIENT country, when it comes to our energy needs?

We'll be able to check ONE BIG ISSUE off the charts, when it comes to solving a major priority for the USA.
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