What’s emission-free, runs on an electric battery and is shaped like a green pea?

It’s Chrysler’s new GEM PeaPod, and it’s one of the most innovative and eco-friendly electric vehicles in production.

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The shipping industry's carbon footprint has gone unrecognized by big green plans like the Koyoto Protocol. "Commercial shipping emissions have been one of the least
studied areas of all combustion emissions," says Daniel Lack, a
scientist at the Washington DC-based National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Until now.

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I know I haven't written an Ask Liv entry lately (things have been really busy here at Greenopolis!) but my motto is, better late than never. So without futher ado, here's this week's Ask Liv feature:

"Have you heard of the Kyoto Protocol, in which nations agree to cut back

on carbon emissions to prevent green house gases and global warming? I was

just wondering, what do you think about the Protocol and why do you suppose

that the United States and Australia have not signed this agreement?"

This is a great question.

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Hey everybody! Have you seen our new CO2 Footprint Calculator yet? It's a really great way to see your current carbon footprint and to track your progress in the future. If you want to get greener in your personal habits, it helps to know where you'rte starting from, right? So check it out! The calculator will score you on a scale of one to ten, but in case you're wondering how you stack up to the average, see the following figures.

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