Monthly Archives: August 2007

GM Developing a More Biofriendly Engine

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Noel

According to the Associated Press, General Motors is working on an engine that could be 15% more fuel efficient than the engines currently on the market. The press release says the following about GM’s biofriendly technology:   “The announcement comes as fuel … Continue reading →

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Preterm Babies More Likely in Areas with Excessive Air Pollution

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Noel

A study conducted at UCLA has shown that in areas where toxic exhaust emissions such as carbon monoxide and particulate matter are at high levels, mothers are up 25% more likely to have preterm babies. More details regarding this study … Continue reading →

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New Global Warming Culprit Found as Belching Moose Emit CO2

Posted on August 23, 2007 by Noel

I’m going to quote a global warming related story in afp.com, about Moose burps that I found particularly interesting.   “A grown moose belches out methane gas equivalent to 2,100 kilograms (4,630 pounds) of carbon dioxide a year, contributing to … Continue reading →

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