Green news and more V5.26

Bringing you, your weekly positive Green related articles. How did it get to be the end of June already? Hope everyone has a good and safe 4th of July week/weekend.

Nokia's Wearable Tech Trousers Wirelessly Charges Your Phone on the Go | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

This 'Catalytic' Laundry Detergent Cleans Your Clothes and Your Air | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

An Old, Battered Calgary Garage is Transformed into a Greenhouse | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

How to Design a Passive House Off-Grid, and Without Foam | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

GE Announces Line of 'Link' Smart LED Light Bulbs, Starting at $15 [Updated] - Mac Rumors

Useful things built using reclaimed wood - Promoting Eco Friendly Lifestyle to Save Enviornment - Ecofriend

Toyota prices hydrogen car at $69 000 for Japan U.S. model coming next summer - MSN Autos

Future cars may give themselves dimples to reduce drag

First ever United Nations Environment Assembly to shape Sustainable Development Goals : TreeHugger

Gimme a thermal break dept: What is a Cascadia Clip? : TreeHugger

10 ways to green your work ethic : TreeHugger

NASA: Air quality is improving in major U.S. urban areas, but is your city getting cleaner? (poll) : TreeHugger

 

Part 2

How the Deadly Funnel Web Spider Could Help Save the Bees | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Giant Man-Shaped Traveling Garden Teaches About Herbal Medicine | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Tuomas Markunpoika Turns Everyday Pencils into Extraordinary Vases | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Infographic: A Guide to the Most Environmentally-Friendly Cars | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

‘Car of the Future’ Is Here. Now. | Corporate

Toyota Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Will be Shown at 2014 Aspen Ideas Festival | Corporate

Toyota Reveals Exterior, Japan Price of Fuel Cell Sedan | Toyota

Future Connected Cars & Roads to Improve Safety, Fuel Efficiency and Quality of Life | Corporate

Here is a grand idea to improve pedestrian safety: Make them wave flags to cross the street : TreeHugger

How to green your cleaning routine : TreeHugger

Look for restaurants that are certified for recovering waste and feeding hungry locals : TreeHugger

1950 Holland, before its cities were lined with bike lanes (video) : TreeHugger

 

Part 3

Spectacular Solar-Powered Oakland Zoo Vet Hospital Boasts an EV Charging Station | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

First Ever Mushroom Tower Sprouts at MoMA PS1 in New York | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Natural Swimming Pools Let You Beat the Heat, and Ditch the Chemicals | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Design Build Bluff Designs Inspiring Solar-Powered Green Home for Navajo Mother of Four | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Green wineries to save environment in the US - Promoting Eco Friendly Lifestyle to Save Enviornment - Ecofriend

Eco-friendly foods that you should pick for your table - Promoting Eco Friendly Lifestyle to Save Enviornment - Ecofriend



GE Reveals $15 'Link' Smart LED Light Bulb | News & Opinion | PCMag.com



Germany's green energy boom is leaving a 'trail of blood' on coal companies

3 East African countries unite to fight illegal logging : TreeHugger

Green roofs could prevent sewage overflow in New York City : TreeHugger

George Washington University and American U. sign a 20-year deal for 52 megawatts of solar power : TreeHugger

10 reasons to go green starting NOW : TreeHugger

 

Part 4

Solar-Powered Blue Forest Eco Classroom Harvests Drinking Water from its Green Roof | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Aquarius USV: Eco Marine Power Unveils Solar-Electric Hybrid Vessel for the High Seas | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Airy Thatched Vietnamese Coffee Shop is Made From Salvaged Wood and Local Materials | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

The Biomimicry Manual: What can dung beetles teach us about the circular economy? | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Nano-coating Keeps Textiles Dry and Stain-Free : Discovery News

U.S. Air Is Getting Cleaner, Satellite Images Show : Discovery News

Toyota to launch first hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle for about $70K - CNET

Research breakthrough could make hydrogen gas an even better green fuel

Toyota's first hydrogen car is priced to go head-to-head with Tesla

Our tips for traveling like a TreeHugger : TreeHugger

Breakthrough grid-scale renewable energy storage in a battery made from... gravel?! : TreeHugger

Dear Human's Wallpapering tiles are formed using recycled paper : TreeHugger

 

Part 5

This Organic, Cheap, Rechargeable Battery Could Change the Future of Renewable Energy | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

SPOR Solar Battery Charger Helps You Carry the Power of the Sun in Your Pocket | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Curitiba: World Cup Brings Greenest City in the World into the Spotlight | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Toyota Unveils Hydrogen Fuel Cell Sedan in Japan, Arrives in the U.S. Next Summer | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Strange and Beautiful Butterflies: Photos : Discovery News

Bees To Get Help from White House : Discovery News

Self-contained solar PowerCube generates electricity, purifies water, and throws WiFi anywhere on Earth | ExtremeTech

New material could provide massive boost to solar cell efficiency | ExtremeTech

Built with 85% junk, Waste House will be university's "living laboratory" (Video) : TreeHugger

Artist stitches stunning panoramic time lapse of star-trails (Video) : TreeHugger

Planes will become flying weather sensors : TreeHugger

10 safe sunscreens for the whole family this summer : TreeHugger

 

Part 6

Chicago's New Lamp Posts Track All Kinds of Data About People and the Environment | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Phillip Ross Molds Fast-Growing Fungi Into Mushroom Building Bricks That Are Stronger than Concrete | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Beautiful Woven Refugee Tents Get Their Power from the Sun | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

German State to Reach 100% Renewable Power This Year | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Pop-Up Solar Can Be Installed Anywhere : Discovery News

​Use Coffee Grounds to Get Rid of Ants

Recycling Advocates: More People Looking For Alternatives To Landfills « CBS Chicago

Watch Plastic Ocean Junk Become a Pair of Wild Multi-Colored Sneakers

It’s time to treat illegal wildlife trade like a serious crime : TreeHugger

Help, my house is covered by sticky orange frogs : TreeHugger

Worldwide solar power capacity is 53X higher than 9 years ago! Wind power 6.6X higher! : TreeHugger

Ex-special operations sniper explains why he created the International Anti-Poaching Foundation : TreeHugger

 

Part 7

5,000 Arms to Hold You: Starn Brothers Build the World's Largest Bamboo Construction | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

INFOGRAPHIC: The Green Guide to Cleaning your Home | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Recycled Cork Surfboards from Richpeoplethings: Respecting Both Earth and Ocean | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

HOK Unveils Plans for Biomimetic Barack Obama Presidential Library in Chicago | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Scientists Swapped a Toxic Chemical in Solar Cells For a Tofu Ingredient

A Map of How Much Better US Air Quality Has Gotten in the Last Decade

Edible Wrappers Just Solved the Only Bad Thing About Cupcakes

The only known white humpback whale in the world resurfaces

Europe considering 35% cut in energy use (maybe) : TreeHugger

Everything you need to know about natural skin care : TreeHugger

GM mosquitoes to fight dengue fever during the world cup : TreeHugger

The three most important things about passive houses are comfort, comfort and comfort. : TreeHugger

 

Part 8

New Parklet Program Enlivens São Paulo's Urban Streets | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Rainforest Connection's Solar-Powered Smartphones Catch Illegal Loggers and Poachers | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Make Your Own Eco-Conscious Graffiti with Mud Stencils | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Michigan is Building a Fake 30-Acre City to Test Driverless Cars | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Earth Home Builder Machine "3D Prints" Entire Homes from Bags of Earth | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Luci is a solar-powered LED lantern :: The Gadgeteer

Chicago's New Lamp Posts Will Track Pollution and Count People

A Refurbished Bus Will Bring Showers to the Homeless in San Francisco

World's first trampoline park to open in abandoned slate mine : TreeHugger

Project Livewire: Harley-Davidson unveils its first electric motorcycle! (videos) : TreeHugger

US bike boom strongest with people over 55 (not hipsters) : TreeHugger

9 tips for Zero Waste entertaining this summer : TreeHugger

 

Part 9

Mayors from Across the Nation Sign Pledge to Address Climate Change | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

INFOGRAPHIC: Demystifying "Natural" and "Organic" Labels on Personal Care Products | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

World's First Glow-in-the-Dark Road Promises a Brighter, More Energy-Efficient Future | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Amazing Pop-Up Solar Power Station Delivers Energy Anywhere it's Needed | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Tour NYC's First Prefab Emergency Housing Apartments (PHOTOS) | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Tesla Helps Co-Directors of New Fracking Documentary Tour the U.S.A Emissions- Free | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Solaleya Domespace Homes Gently Rotate to Catch the Most Sun | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Community Solar Gardens Bring Affordable Green Energy to the Masses | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Funky Aluminum Hybrid Vehicle Travels on Railways to Reach Abandoned Communities | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

New Solar Wind Downdraft Tower Could Revolutionize Wind Power | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Leonardo DiCaprio Pledges $7 Million Towards Ocean Conservation Projects | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

President Obama Announces Plan to Save the Bees (and Other Pollinators Too)! | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building