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Food System
Farmigo
Jan 25th, 2013 | By Aubrey Yee
Farmigo wants to become the nation's largest online farmers market with the ability to individually choose your food items each week while supporting local farmers in your region.
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Transportation
Boeing's Plans for Renewable Jet Fuels
Jan 23rd, 2013 | By Aubrey Yee
Boeing aims to develop renewable jet fuels using region specific biofuel feedstocks like recycled cooking oil and fast growing grasses.
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Transportation
7 Ways The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Benefits Alternative Fuels
Jan 21st, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 included several incentives that benefit the alternative fuels industry through the end of 2013. The credits will help lower the price of alternative fuels and make them more competitive with fossil fuels, as well as help start-ups grow their businesses.
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Transportation
Indianapolis to Be First City to Shift Entire Fleet to Alternative Fuels
Jan 18th, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard announced plans to convert all the city's vehicles to alternative fuel sources by 2025, making it the first major U.S. city to aim for a total conversion to non-oil-based fuels.
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Transportation
Natural Gas Vehicles or Electric Vehicles
Jan 16th, 2013 | By Aubrey Yee
There's a lot of debate over which is better - Electric Vehicles or CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) vehicles. Have a look at how the two technologies measure up in terms of efficiency, cost and other important factors.
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Food System
The Drought of 2012 Continues
Jan 14th, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
While the big weather news this fall focused on Hurricane Sandy, the drought of 2012 continues to affect more than 60 percent of the United States and is forecast to continue through at least March 2013, affecting food production, food prices, and shipping prices.
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Eco Living
Connected Commuting
Jan 11th, 2013 | By Aubrey Yee
Innovative new apps for your smartphone are revolutionizing the way people use social media to improve their commuting experience.
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Food System
"The Dust Bowl"
Jan 9th, 2013 | By Aubrey Yee
Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns' film "The Dust Bowl" offers lessons on the perils of pushing nature too hard, and what can happen when nature pushes back.
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Food System
Organic vs. Conventional Farming
Jan 7th, 2013 | By Aubrey Yee
With organic foods often demanding a much higher price tag, it's important to understand whether those choices make a difference for your health or for the environment.
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