June 29th, 2010 by Editor

Diehard vamp-geeks will swear up and down thatJoss Whedon’sBuffy the Vampire Slayer(which took its final bow in 2003) and its spin offAngel(which passed on just one year later) both paved the way for our current cultural crush on all things undead.  There’s no denying that fangs and blood are deeply embedded in our pop culture conscious (pun definitely intended) when you consider the popularity of theTwilightfilms as well as HBO’s broodingly brashTrue Blood, the BBC’s highly addictive seriesBeing Humanandto a much lesser degree, the CW’s passableVampire Diaries.

On the heels of the news that vampy heart throbRobert Pattinsonhas 15^thcenturyVlad the Impaler’s bloodcoursing through his veins, it only seems fitting that we report that his fellow countrymanPrince Charles of Waleshas just acquired a Transylvania property which is nearing the final stages of renovation. Tuck this away in theamazing but true files:likePattinson, the Royal Family – includingCharles,Prince WilliamandPrince Harry(all of whom are real-life distant relatives of theTwilightcelluloid vamp) — also share a genealogical line withVlad the Impaler, who became the model forBram Stoker’s infamousDracula.

Located in a far off part of Romanian in the village of Zallanpatak,Charles’ new five bedroom, 150 year old farmhouse – which boasts heated floors, an adjoining stable and 37 acres of pristine land harboring wildlife such as brown bears, lynxes and (appropriately) wolves – will be a vacation getaway and offered up to visitors when the Prince returns to his home base. Yes, there is a ‘green’ edge to this story! The perennially eco-responsible hubby toCamilla Parker-Bowles– who has for the past 30 years championed sustainable causes including theStartinitiative— has been actively campaigning to ensure that his new property’s surrounding land will “be protected by sustainable development.”

ViaDaily Mail

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June 22nd, 2010 by Editor

Dwell on Designis a yearly exhibition (coming up this weekend as a matter of fact) that is known for the latest and greatest in cutting edge household designs, furnishings and assorted product accoutrements.

Assustainable conceptscontinue to take a more prominent role in the show, it’s not surprising that a very unique 400 square foot home crafted out of a total of 80 – 90% recycled materials byReclaimed Spacewas the darling of last year’s event.

Boasting historically relevant supplies gleaned from 1830s Texas farmsteads such as long-leaf pine shiplap, galvanized metal and salvaged fixtures, the result of their creative construction efforts was a quaint yet fully functional modular ‘surf shack’ that was available for ownership just by bidding via Ebay.

$10,000 of the purchase price was earmarked for Los Angeles’Habitat For Humanity, and at the conclusion of a friendly, star-studded bidding war, the new owner of the humble abode became Fox’s resident Dr. Hodgins (akaThe Bug and Slime Guy) on Bones.

It turns out that this isn’t just a one-hit-wonder for actorT.J. Thyne– rumor has it that the 35 year old is intent on acquiring a number of eco-cloneReclaimed Space homeswhich he will then use to create a customized family-friend community somewhere in California.

Reclaimed Space’s 2010 version of their eco-mod home — which will be on view this weekend at Dwell on Design — boasts more elbow room than its predecessor (thanks to a separate bedroom) and is decorated with sustainable design elements that give it a Miami Beach vibe.

Global Greenwill benefit from a portion of the final auction price whichYOU can participate inthis Thursday, June 24^thbeginning at 4:00 pm Pacific Standard Time, but don’t worry ifThynebeats you to the punch because you can always purchase one ofReclaimed Space’s fresh, new eco-padsright off of their website!!

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June 19th, 2010 by Editor

A survey of small business owners across Canada has found broad acceptance of green initiatives, with most firms spending less than $250 per year on their projects.

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June 17th, 2010 by Editor

Last year, Ford cut its new vehicles’ carbon dioxide emissions by 12 percent, slightly improved fleet fuel economy, exceeded its water and landfill waste goals, saved $15 million with energy efficiency efforts and increased its use of recycled, renewable and lightweight materials.

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June 9th, 2010 by Editor

If there isany goodthat has emerged from the Gulf oil spill, perhaps it’s the harsh reality that our addiction to fossil fuel comes with a laundry list of environmental consequences that we arefinally beginning to grasp.

We can no longer justify, turn a blind eye or reserve our energy concerns for a rainy day because with each day that passes, new eco-system casualties are being documented…and if you’ve seenany of the photos, it’s an absolutely heart-wrenching scene out there.

That’s why the latest news about documentary filmmakerJoe Berlinger’s mini-success in court is so timely.

Following the release of his 2009 movie CRUDE –which documents the continuing sagaof Equadorian natives who say that oil giant Chevron decimated the Amazon jungle and the health of their people during the company’s 30 year Lago Agrio oil field exploration –  just last month, the deep pocketed corporation somehow managed to get a federal judge to orderBerlingerto hand over more than 600 hours of leftover documentary footage.

Chevron was hoping that by combing through the documentarian’s scads of videotape, they might be able to conjure up some sort of misconduct or fraudulent evidence that could enable them to say buh-bye to the hefty $27 billion class action lawsuit that has been haunting them for well over one year.

Bear in mind that this has been a painfully drawn out case with many twists and turns, so being cautiously optimistic about teamBerlinger, while nice, might be somewhat naïve.

A full hearing will occur in July, at which time “the appellate court could decide to merely narrow the scope of the subpoena” and order thatBerlingerhand over the footage anyway.

Fingers crossed that at least ONE oil company gets their head served to them on a big fat bank-account-busting platter.

ViaGuardian&Variety

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June 8th, 2010 by Editor

Later this year, Ford will begin selling 6.8-liter F-450 and F-550 Super Duty chassis cabs that are conversion-ready for compressed natural gas (CNG) and propane (LPG).

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June 8th, 2010 by Editor

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May 29th, 2010 by Editor

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May 22nd, 2010 by Editor

Love ‘em or hate ‘em,PETAis forever working their tails (pun intended) off to help promote a compassionate lifestyle. Almost everyday it seems like we’re reporting about a new star who’s working with the notorious group. Well, now they wantyourhelp, too!

PETA is asking individuals to cut out animal-products and pledge to be Fit for Summer, Healthy for Life. What’s in it for you? “Improved health, the preservation of our planet for the next generation, and the chance to spare the lives of more than 100 animals each year.” Not a bad deal.

According to the organization, “This time of year, many men and women begin to discover just what they’ve been hiding under those winter clothes. With swimsuit season right around the corner, there’s never been a better time to cut meat, eggs, and dairy foods from your diet and go vegan. After all, adult vegans are, on average, 10 to 20 pounds lighter than adult meat-eaters!”

To find out more and get access to a database of recipes, support and shopping guides, scoot on down toPETA.organdtake the pledge. We approve!

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May 18th, 2010 by Editor

A catalog detailing 1.25 million species of organisms across the world is releasing a special edition to mark the International Year of Biodiversity.
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