The big buzz in automobile talk is the autonomous car, which sounds like it comes straight from the pages of a futuristic novel. Although there has been a slow introduction, with the Google Car for example, technology experts are confident that the autonomous car will be a staple on our roadways by 2040. The driverless…
In an effort to diversify content, I’ve decided to create a spotlight at Washington DC and its bike friendly culture: These days, it seems that every city, big and small, wants to be “bike friendly”. Seems easy enough to put in a few bike lanes, open a bike shop, and promote helmet use. Many communities…
Since 1970, when the National Environmental Protection Act was enacted and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established to enforce it, there has been an increase in environmental awareness and the number of state and federal environmental regulations. Environmental laws can have a positive impact on the health and safety of people and the planet.…
The top bike friendly cities in the US are Minneapolis, Portland, Boulder, Seattle, Eugene, and San Francisco, just to name a few. Here you can enjoy cycling without worrying about accidents or legal issues. Did your city make the list? What makes cities and areas bicycle-friendly mostly depends on their infrastructure. If your city’s infrastructure…
Phys Org reports that The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment released a research study established that how mobile devices are manufactured, marketed and sold to consumers is damaging the environment, and that changes to this business model are long overdue. Frequent upgrade offers and the lack of the ability to recycle an older phone…
Each day you see more and more hybrid cars out and about the roads. These vehicles do not only offer superior gas mileage, but also give drivers a chance to save money by not having to use as much fuel as regular vehicles. Hybrid cars are not known for speed or performance. However, there are…
In 1817 Karl Drais, a German baron, invented the first bicycle to move faster to the royal garden alleys. It was the year when society was forever challenged by a new perspective: a new way of building spaces for people, for social engagement, for healthy and sustainable communities. The quintessence of this notion is nothing…
Running a business is not an easy task. With all the hard work and all there is to consider when running a business, it is easy to see why so many companies out there are far from eco-friendly. However, our environmental health is very important and must not be taken lightly. For many businesses, their…
Gas prices fluctuate constantly. When gas prices are low the idea of taking the scenic route home doesn’t seem like such a bad one. However, when gas prices rise, taking the extra step to ensure we use our gas efficiently goes a long way to keep our wallet beefed up for the weekend. There are…
The History of Arbor Day Many civilizations have long celebrated the planting of trees as a symbol of life, spring, and hope for future generations. Some countries today have made it official through nationally-celebrated tree-planting holidays. In the US, this holiday is Arbor Day. Arbor Day has been celebrated since April 10th, 1872 in Nebraska,…
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