http://www.cutyourfootprint.com Cut Your Carbon Footprint Today! Your one stop shop for everything on how to reduce your carbon footprint and all the latest news on global warming. en-us http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/california-carbon-footprint-plan-260608.html California is set to release a new plan that will see the state drastically cut their carbon footprint. The plan will call for greenhouse gas emissions to be cut to 12% below their 1990 levels. Thu, 26 Jun 2008, 10:22:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/mccain-facing-opposition-on-offshore-drilling-250608.html John McCain ran into some tough opposition Tuesday over his support to allow offshore drilling. Earlier this week McCain said he would allow offshore drilling to help ease the high price of energy and gasoline, though this would surely increase our carbon footprint. Wed, 25 Jun 2008, 11:08:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/biofuels-pushed-30-million-into-poverty-250608.html A new report released by Oxfam has blamed the use of biofuels for pushing 30 million people around the world into poverty, while doing very little to fight global warming. Wed, 25 Jun 2008, 10:48:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/consumers-happy-to-pay-for-hybrids-250608.html Have you noticed that everyone around is talking about hybrid cars lately? Does it seem like people want cut their carbon footprint from driving in the wake of high gas prices? This trend is not just between you and your friends. A new report by J.D. Power Associates shows a high interest in purchasing hybrid vehicles to help fight global warming. Wed, 25 Jun 2008, 10:27:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/most-efficient-wind-turbines-240608.html An Israeli company founded by Dr. Daniel Farb only three years ago has just completed field tests and found a big improvement on the efficiency of their wind turbines compared to what is currently on the market. As wind goes more mainstream, Dr. Farb’s design could have big implications for the spread of wind power as a way for people to cut their carbon footprint. Tue, 24 Jun 2008, 14:40:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/mccain-would-sponsor-better-battery-240608.html Senator John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, said that if elected he would introduce a $300 million prize for the automaker that develops a battery that ‘leapfrogs’ commercially available hybrid or plug-in cars. The new battery would be a big step in fighting global warming as it would help bring to market a technology that would allow drivers to drastically cut their carbon footprint. Tue, 24 Jun 2008, 10:25:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/chevron.html As the second largest oil producer in America, Chevron has an extremely large carbon footprint and is a major contributor to global warming. They have the obvious handicap of producing the fuels that are most responsible for global warming so they can be consumed by the rest of us, but are starting to put more thought and effort into reducing their carbon footprint. Mon, 23 Jun 2008, 16:35:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/beijing-urges-citizens-on-green-transport-230608.html In the run up to this summer’s Olympic Games, the city government of Beijing is appealing to its citizens to use green transport as part of their ‘civic’ duty. Mon, 23 Jun 2008, 11:04:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/ford-latest-to-shift-to-smaller-cars-230608.html Ford has announced that they will cut back production of their large SUVs and shift to smaller, more fuel efficient cars. This is the latest such announcement by a big auto manufacturer, which has already seen other giants such as GM make a similar move, in the hopes that cutting their carbon footprint and helping consumers fight global warming will revive lagging sales. Mon, 23 Jun 2008, 10:50:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/carbon-neutral-vespa-200608.html Earlier this week, scooter company Vespa Canada, launched the first ever carbon neutral motor vehicle, helping drivers cut their carbon footprint. Vespa Canada has pledged to offset the estimated carbon emissions of each unit they sell in 2008. Fri, 20 Jun 2008, 14:27:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/hypermiling-101-200608.html It would be great if everyone could go out and buy the most fuel efficient car they could find. Everyone would cut their carbon footprint and carbon emissions everywhere would drop. Unfortunately, most of us cannot afford to simply go and buy a new car, or even a used one for that matter. But you can still cut your carbon footprint by driving more efficiently, of Hypermiling – getting the best mileage out of your car. Fri, 20 Jun 2008, 11:42:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/americans-cut-back-driving-200608.html A recent report shows that American have driven 30 billion fewer miles in the last six months when compared to last year. This drop represents a huge shift in individual behavior and a big step towards people cutting their carbon footprint and fighting global warming. Fri, 20 Jun 2008, 10:42:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/honeywell-to-help-companies-choose-renewable-energy-190608.html Honeywell has developed a new tool that will help companies evaluate the environmental and financial potential of installing different renewable energy sources for different locations around the country. With so many options for renewable energy, and a plethora or different incentives and rebates across America, this tool is expected to help increase the use of renewable energy by American companies and allow them to cut their carbon footprint and fight global warming. Thu, 19 Jun 2008, 12:02:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/bush-wants-to-open-offshore-drilling-190608.html In the days before a meeting of the global oil industry, President Bush pressed Congress on Wednesday to lift the long standing ban on offshore oil drilling. The President said there could be as much as 18 billion barrels of oil off the US coasts. The announcement, which is passed would surely hurt the national carbon footprint, came amid record high oil prices, which are expected to hurt the ailing American economy. Thu, 19 Jun 2008, 10:38:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/price-of-solar-power-to-match-fossil-fuels-180608.html A new study released in the US predicts that the cost of solar power will reach parity with traditional fossil fuels by the year 2015. If correct, this will prove a great way for the nation to reduce their carbon footprint with the use of an entirely clean and limitless energy source. Wed, 18 Jun 2008, 11:13:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/airlines-going-green-180608.html With skyrocketing oil prices, the airline industry is struggling to stay afloat with their cost spiraling out of control. With estimated industry wide losses of over $6 billion, airlines are looking for ways to cut their carbon footprint, and in turn their operating costs. Wed, 18 Jun 2008, 11:02:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/double-decker-busses-180608.html Long seen a designed exclusively for tourists or Londoners avoiding the congestion charge, double-decker busses are making a comeback around the world and seem to be a great way to help cut our carbon footprint. Wed, 18 Jun 2008, 10:54:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/intel-spins-off-solar-startup-170608.html Intel has announced that it will spinoff SpectraWatt, a venture that will focus on manufacturing solar cells, which are key to helping people cut their carbon footprint. Intel is leading a $50 million investment in the new company. Tue, 17 Jun 2008, 14:23:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/calls-for-cellulosic-ethanol-170608.html Carlos Riva, chairman of Verenium Corp., said on Monday that the federal government needs to offer more incentives for commercial development of ethanol if the industry is going to establish itself as a viable source of renewable energy and a credible way to cut your carbon footprint. Tue, 17 Jun 2008, 14:08:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/china-increases-global-carbon-footprint-170608.html After much speculation, and study coming out of the Netherlands has confirmed that China is the world’s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, though the carbon footprint of the average American is still much bigger. Tue, 17 Jun 2008, 11:17:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/largest-wind-power-deal-inked-in-spain-170608.html Iberdola Renewables, a Spanish electrical giant, has announced a new deal with Gamesa, a turbine manufacturer based in Madrid, that will see them install 4500 MW of wind power. This will drastically help their customers cut their carbon footprint. Tue, 17 Jun 2008, 10:58:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/honda-releases-fuel-cell-vehicle-160608.html The FCX Clarity by Honda, the first ever commercial car powered by a hydrogen fuel cell is set to enter production today. The hope is that cars powered by hydrogen fuel cells will be a big help for those looking to cut their carbon footprint from driving. Mon, 16 Jun 2008, 17:13:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/bush-disappoints-yet-again-160608.html The Bush administration has just announced extra funding to support the development of plug-in hybrid vehicles. So why are we not cheering? The funding given by the government will amount to a pathetic $30 million, spread between three years. $10 million a year – roughly equivalent to what the Pentagon spends on stationary! Mon, 16 Jun 2008, 10:40:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/eight-dollar-gasoline-150608.html As much of the news in America focuses on the troubles of gasoline at $4 per gallon, it is worthwhile to look around the world and see the effects of high gas prices there as well, especially how it impacts one’s carbon footprint and global warming. Sun, 15 Jun 2008, 12:10:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/smelliest-way-to-cut-your-carbon-footprint-130608.html A new study released yesterday goes into detail on using pig manure for biofuel. The study, published in the journal Fuel, said the pig-manure based biofuel is not yet ready for use, but it is getting very close. A strange, but potentially helpful, way to reduce your carbon footprint. Fri, 13 Jun 2008, 10:22:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/vw-displays-their-hydrogen-ride-130608.html Yesterday Volkswagen revealed their latest car based on a hydrogen fuel cell engine. Called the Tiguan HyMotion, the car is the company’s fourth generation fuel cell vehicle. Their fuel cell research operations opened up in 2001 with the aim of finding the technology that will help drivers cut their carbon footprint. Fri, 13 Jun 2008, 10:07:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/sf-approves-solar-energy-incentive-120608.html After close to half a year of negotiations, the San Francisco board of supervisors has finally approved the Solar Energy Incentive Program, which will help individuals and businesses alike cut their carbon footprint. Thu, 12 Jun 2008, 11:44:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/senate-shoots-down-renewable-energy-incentives-120608.html A vote on Tuesday in the US Senate blocked the advancement of the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. The bill was blocked in a vote of 50-44, although the House had passed its version of the bill almost a month ago. This will put at risk $18 billion worth of tax credits and incentives for clean and renewable energy sources. Thu, 12 Jun 2008, 11:40:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/toyota-announces-plugin-hybrid-110608.asp Japan can marker, Toyota, announced today that the company will introduce a plug-in hybrid vehicle by 2010. This will further help consumers cut their carbon footprint and fight global warming. This announcement was part of a further emphasis on developing Toyota’s ‘green’ strategy. Wed, 11 Jun 2008, 10:50:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/boeing-backing-algae-100608.asp Amid sky high fuel prices, airlines are struggling to turn a profit these days and are quickly becoming enthusiastic latecomers to the search for alternative fuel sources to cut their costs and their carbon footprint. Tue, 10 Jun 2008, 14:22:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/rip-suv-100608.asp The mighty SUV, long time symbol of suburban lifestyle and a carbon footprint that is too big for its own good and now going the way of the Dodo bird. Tue, 10 Jun 2008, 11:17:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/microsoft.asp Microsoft. The company everybody loves to hate. Whatever you think of their business practices, the world’s largest software maker has a big role to play in helping us cut our carbon footprint. Mon, 09 Jun 2008, 17:49:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/stopping-global-warming-090608.asp A recent report issued by the International Energy Agency, based in Paris, has concluded it would take an investment of $45 trillion by 2050 to reduce the threat of global warming. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:37:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/energy-chiefs-meet-as-oil-prices-soar-080608.asp As oil prices continue to soar, the energy ministers of the G8 group of rich countries are meeting today in Japan to discuss how to deal with the urgent energy crisis. Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:37:00 GMT http://wwwu.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/3m.asp With a long history of innovative manufacturing and exciting products, 3M has recently put some of their expertise toward eco friendly products designed to help them and their customer reduce their carbon footprint. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:15:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/double-the-mileage-on-your-car-060608.asp Artemis, a company based in Scotland, has developed new engine technology that has double the mileage of cars used in testing allowing you to drastically reduce your carbon footprint. The new engine system is based on a hydraulic hybrid transmission. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:32:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/tech/huge-new-wind-farms-uk-050608.asp In a push to meet tough renewable energy targets set out by the EU, the British government has announced that it will open a new and much larger phase, in its existing wind farm projects. The latest phase will call for bids to produce an addition 25 GW from offshore wind farms, drastically reducing the carbon footprint of the country. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:20:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/companyprofiles/home-depot.asp As the second biggest retailer in America, and the number one location for home improvement supplies, Home Depot is in a unique position of being able to help their customer cut their carbon footprint, and has been making a valiant effort to do so. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:02:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/lawsandpolicies/obama-environmental-policy-040608.asp Associated Press has announced that Barack Obama's delegate count has reached the level needed to secure the nomination, and while the rest of the country waits for Hillary to finally step aside, it is time to take a closer look at the environmental policy of the likely next president of the United States. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:03:00 GMT http://www.cutyourfootprint.com/news/corporate/so-long-hummer-040608.asp Amid an environment of sky-high oil prices that is causing the general public to drive less and shun the tradition big pick-up and SUVs they have come accustomed to, GM announced it is closing 4 manufacturing plants that build some of their biggest vehicles. This will help the company cut costs as they have seen sales of these beasts decline rapidly, and will surely help reduce their carbon footprint. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:03:00 GMT