Category Archives: Renewables and Energy

SDSU Launches Sustainability Major

Posted on November 30, 2011 | Leave a comment

San Diego State University is going greener with the addition of a new major in sustainability studies designed to help students tackle some of the most complex social and environmental problems around the world.

The school announced the academic track this week, saying the move was prompted by student demand, faculty expertise and the need to prepare future leaders in a different way. The program includes a study abroad component based in the idea that creating a sustainable environment is a global challenge.

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Energy Efficient Cars at the Tokyo Car Show

Posted on November 19, 2011 | Leave a comment

The FC ShoCase is an ultra-compact van with a clever next-generation liquid fuel-cell system that uses no rare metals in its construction, meaning it is cheaper to produce and also lighter than other units.

The van measures just 3.39 metres in length – 40 centimetres shorter than a Nissan Micra – but thanks to its upright rectangular body, the concept is taller than most large soft-roaders (1.9 metres).

Access to the inside of the ShoCase is via a neat top-hinged side door with a flip-down step and all of its drivetrain components are under the see-through flat floor.

Inside, the van’s seats – and even its steering wheel – can be folded down to liberate a fully flat space for storing or lugging larger items, or maybe even throwing a mattress down on a camping trip.

It looks as though you’d be entertained, too, with a huge screen mounted on the fixed side of the van.

Cosmetically, the FC ShoCase is quite unlike anything we’ve seen before – well, anything that isn’t a bus, or a toaster or shoebox, that is.

Read more and see more cars at: http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/tokyo-show-stealers-20111117-1njnh.html

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Where to get green building products and services in San Diego

Posted on November 17, 2011 | Leave a comment

San Diego Green Homes’ mission is to assist homeowners and builders to find local businesses who can provide them with green building products and services. We hope to facilitate the networking process by connecting people with architects, contractors, and material providers in their area, and assist them with building more responsibly. “Green” service and material providers also have a place to begin relationships and referral programs. Maybe it is getting easier being green!

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What is a “green” home or building? For purposes of this site it is any building that has significantly lower negative environmental impacts than traditional buildings. Visit this site: http://www.sandiegogreenhomes.com/