Informed consumers have begun to advance toward healthier, more conscious decisions concerning what products they use, wear, and eat. However, many people probably aren’t aware that there is little to no supervision over the integrity of these company labels. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) began the original Guides for Use of Environmental Marketing Claims in the 90’s and, in light of these labeling…

New Mexico State University’s International Relations Institute will receive $200,000 in federal funds to support the development of innovative energy sources for New Mexico farmers and ranchers. Most of the cash, $125,000 to be exact, will be apportioned to projects under the university’s Renewable Energy, Water and Arid Lands Task Force. Projects include a new solar system for a biodiesel project fueled by algae, a new solar power system for water…

On top of the dangers of fighting a war against a terrorist-ridden nation, a huge challenge for the soldiers in Afghanistan is obtaining power, diesel fuel and clean water for military bases around the rural countryside. Soldiers sent out to refuel and gather clean water are put at major risk of attack. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has been working in Afghanistan to uncover other sources of power and diminish the necessity of such trips — which are costly, dangerous…

The Green Energy News creative team took a trip down to the local farmers market in Downtown Ventura, CA to take a look at the organic and pesticide-free fruits and vegetables offered by the local farmers and merchants. It also gave us an opportunity to test out a new scene file on our Panasonic HMC150 camcorder This was our first time visiting this certified farmers market and must say we were quite impressed by the variety of offerings. In addition to the traditional fruits and vegetables, the Ventura farmers market had homemade fruit drinks, tamales, kettle corn, fresh flowers and even some LIVE entertainment…

One would assume Sharon Palmer runs a marijuana dispensary with the overwhelming police raids she and her family has endured over an 18-month span. Palmer, however, owns a farm where she produces goat’s milk, as well as grass-fed cattle, pig and chicken products. She distributes under Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) which supports local farmers who sell fruits, vegetables, dairy products and meat to consumers, often using organic or biodynamic farming…