Because of the momentous decision by President Trump to leave the Paris Accord climate change agreement signed by nearly 200 countries, we are publishing this round-up of recent stories here on ecoXplorer featuring how countries and companies are fighting climate change, one green, eco-friendly project at a time. SEE ALSO Best green hotels in USA, including LEED certified and Green Seal … [Read more...]
EcoContest to win a hybrid car and other prizes
Enter to win: This EcoContest offers the chance to win an eco-friendly 2016 hybrid car, bamboo headphones and other prizes, all in the name of helping preserve and restore our one and only Earth. The EcoContest is half of a program that includes an EcoConcert. Seattle-based songwriter Brian Lee has teamed with XFINITYSessions, releasing his Earth Day 2016 concert "Sessions at Willow Grove". … [Read more...]
Top US cities for green buildings
It should be no surprise that San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, rank high in a list of the cities with America’s greenest buildings. But Atlanta, Los Angeles and Washington, D. C. are not necessarily the cities that come to mind. Washington, D.C. has risen to the top of the list by efficiency efforts in federal buildings. Boston and Minneapolis also made the top ten. Otherwise the usual … [Read more...]
Lexus Eco Challenge for students to win $500,000 in scholarships
Young people committed to making a difference in the world can win educational grants and scholarships in the sixth annual Lexus Eco Challenge, which has a total of $500,000 to give away. The program already has inspired and empowered more than 22,000 middle and high school students to learn about the environment and take action to improve it. For their efforts, Lexus has awarded more than $3.5 … [Read more...]
30 Greenest Cities in America: San Francisco, Seattle and Portland tie for first place
Is the city in the United States where you live -- or want to visit -- a green city? A British research firm working with Tufts University has rated has rated the 30 Greenest Cities in America for their eco-friendly environmental policies and programs. Not surprisingly, Seattle, Portland and San Francisco were the top three. Actually, these three green cities, which actively promote their … [Read more...]
Go Further With Ford green living trend conference
Normally, the automotive events I attend, which include test drives of the newest models, are just for us automotive writers. But Ford has a different idea. Their Go Further With Ford safety, environment and design trend conference at company headquarters in Dearborn this month included an interesting mix of writers and bloggers on fashion, technology, design, home decorating, architecture … [Read more...]
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