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Honda to Begin Production of Zero-Emission Cars

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Honda Motors announced that it will soon begin production of Zero-Emission Vehicles. For the full story CLICK HERE.

New Paradigm in Eco-City Design…A Floating “Ecopolis”

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

Visionary architect, Vincent Callebaut, has developed a unique design for an ecologically self-contained Floating City. The floating city is has green walls and a roof which would be covered with grasses. The interior would feature a Palm Tree Oasis, while the underside would serve as a bed for natural algae and marine organisms. To read about this interesting concept and view conceptual photos of “Project Lillypad,” CLICK HERE.

“Tomato of the Sea”

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

Italian scientists, searching for creative ways to conserve fresh water, and utilize brackish water resources have succeeded in growing certain species of Cherry Tomatoes in dilute seawater. Although the Tomatoes which were successfully grown in seawater turned out to be only about half the weight of similar tomatoes grown with fresh water, they proved to be superior in taste, sweetness and acidity. The saltwater tomatoes also contained significantly higher concentrations of antioxidants in  the form of Vitamins C and E.  To read the full story in Popular Science, CLICK HERE.