As the U.S. federal government encourages more hybrid vehicle research and development the technology and capabilities only seem to improve every month.
Recently, Valentin Technologies of Elm Grove, Wisconsin has released some teaser images as well as basic specifications for their new 170 Mile-Per-Gallon (MPG) hybrid vehicle.
The new car is a 4-doore, 5-seat sports wagon with [...]
What can we say… here at greenharbor.org we’re suckers for GREEN and today is definitely one of our favorite holidays! Even the beer is Green!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Stay Green!
It’s getting close to our favorite time of year when everything begins to turn Green! But it also means the days are getting longer, the sun is shining more, and the temperature is getting warmer. It’s only a matter of time before the first summer Green Getaway to the lake!
Now we know that may be [...]
After a little too much time off, our section on Sustainable Styles is back again and with some new featured designers.
Sustainable Styles is back with more of your favorite designs and styles to keep you eco-chic and eco-fabulous. As always, all the styles and the designs highlighted are made from reclaimed, recycled, fair-trade, and/or organic [...]
As the U.S. federal government continues to drag its feet and gets stuck in partisan politics, state and local governments pick up the slack and keep the Green Initiative moving forward.
The latest climate and environmental policy to emerge from a state government in an increase in required renewable energy generation in the State of Colorado.
The [...]
For awhile now our choices for electric vehicles has been very limited but that is all about to change very soon with 6 new electric cars being debuted.
Now, that doesn’t mean these are your only other 6 new all electric vehicle options, but they are the most recent cars that are still in concept form. [...]
The popularity of “Cash for Clunkers” has certainly died out (with questionable success) but that doesn’t mean that the U.S. Federal government and local state governments aren’t eager to apply this concept to other consumer products.
Many government officials and experts really believe that the quickest and most economical way to reduce our energy and fossil [...]
Very few people may ever think about the importance of the Great Lakes, but for a water system that holds 20% of the World’s freshwater it should be on everybody’s mind.
The Obama Administration is finally taking action on its campaign pledge of $5 billion to help preserve and restore the Great Lakes.
The Obama Administration has [...]
Norway had shocked many with the announcement of their ambitious emission reduction goals leading into Copenhagen, but recently Norwegian officials have finally released the outline to meet Norway’s ambitious reduction goals.
Prior to Copenhagen, Norway announced that they would reduce their carbon emissions by 30% by 2020. This was more ambitious than any other developed nation [...]
It is unclear when the governments of the world will finally come together and tackle the climate issue on a united front, but when the governments seem to fail private sector world leaders step forward.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has decided to add another element to his philanthropic giving and research.
Bill Gates has decided to take [...]