Posted: November 19, 2008 – 8:12 am
Atlantic City may be famous for casino gambling, but it’s soon going to be known for something else 
green…and I dont’ mean money.
With over 13,321 solar panels capable of generating 2.36 megawatts of electricity, the Atlantic City Convention Center will be the largest single-roof photovoltaic system in the entire U.S.
The panels will be operated by Pepco Energy Services for a 20-year deal, and each year the panels will prevent 2,349 tons of carbon dioxide from polluting the air.
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Posted: October 13, 2008 – 1:38 pm
New Delhi is a city that hasn’t been blessed with Hummers or Escalades for transportation.
Instead, it has used the wooden rickshaw to transport people and products throughout its overcrowded and very narrow streets for years.
But now, thanks to the state-run Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), one of the city’s busiest streets will premiere a new solar-powered rickshaw.
It’s called the “soleckshaw,” and it’s amazing because it:
- Will be powered by a 36-volt solar battery that lasts up to 42 miles
- Has a sturdier frame
- Has foam seats that sit up to 3 passengers
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Posted: September 30, 2008 – 12:18 pm
If you’ve never heard of the band Cake, then you’re missing out on some truly classic music.
Some of my favorite Cake songs include:
Not only does the band have great songs, but they also follow great green initiatives.
They recently hired the Borrego Solar company to install solar panels on their recording studio in Sacramento.
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Posted: July 23, 2008 – 7:24 am
Now I’ve seen some unique eco-inspired clothing in my time, such as Bjork’s swan thingamajig that she wore to the 2001 Oscars to represent her homeland of Iceland, and Eva Longoria dressed as a peacock to…dress like a peacock, but I must say that I’ve truly seen green when I came across the new Japanese solar- powered bra!
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Posted: June 11, 2008 – 11:49 pm
Since I’ve moved to Baltimore, there are a few things that I’ve learned to love:
- Old Bay seasoning
- Hearing people say “warshing” machine
- Seeing Mexi-mullets in Fells Point
- The Resurrection beer at Brewer’s Art
- Chicken cheesesteak subs from Never on Sunday
- The Baltimore Orioles!
Of all of these things, I am most obsessed with the Baltimore Orioles. I think I’ve watched every game since the season started. My favorite players are Kevin Millar, Adam Jones and Melvin Mora. Yes, I like Nick Markakis, but so does everyone else. Read the rest of this entry »
