Remember to think green when packing school lunches for your children – Green Daily

“Whatever its success in getting new cars off the lots and quickly injecting several billion dollars into the economy, some academics say that the ‘cash for clunkers’ program is an expensive way to help the environment.” That’s some damn fine reporting work there, Lou – Green Inc.

Do you live in Chicago? Do you know the historic Talbott Hotel? Did you know that it is ridiculously green? – Gadling

“Green travel programme offers cars, bikes, buses” and a hilarious photo – Greenbang

Are Clorox Green Works products green? The short answer is yes, but did you know they are a company that has the gall to want to make a profit? – Inhabitat

Tom Savage from CleanTechnica shares his 30 favorite green newsletters. – CleanTechnica

Did you know that Texas is leading the green movement? Hey! Stop laughing! According to the Pew Research Center Texas has the second most green businesses and jobs in the country after California. – cbs11tv.com

Did you know that there may be a new net domain aimed at green groups, .eco, in the near future? Did you know that two groups are fighting to control it? Don’t feel bad, I didn’t either. – Rocket News

Samsung will be introducing a cell phone made from 80% recycled material next week. – earth2tech

Project Green Search is looking for the next green model. Could it be you? – Mother Nature Network

Are you looking for some green iPhone apps? Daniel Hohler at the Matter Network has some reviews. – Matter Network

“A new study by Oregon State University suggests having multiple children may be the most environmentally damaging of all human activities.” Jeeze… That’s a buzz kill. – An Honest Climate Debate

Will the popularity of the government’s Cash For Clunkers Program A.K.A. The CAR Allowance Rebate System (CARS) help the environment?

On one hand, it would be easy to believe that taking cars that are not fuel efficient off the road would have to have a positive effect on the environment. But does promoting the purchase of new cars, even if it requires a trade in of an old car also encourage people to drive more? What do you think? Please take a second to vote in our poll found in the right column. Also feel free to leave any comments you have below!

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