The Good Word from Planet Green

This week, the good word from Planet Green and TreeHugger includes great breakthroughs in solar efficiency, bike lanes in Buenos Aires, helping hands for honeybees and more!

NRDC Helps the Disappearing Honeybee
Honeybees, too, are getting a boost. Might they have a fighting chance with these efforts from the Natural Resources Defense Council?

Latest News from Taiji: 70 Dolphins Released and Quota Drops
We've been tracking what's happening in Taiji this dolphin-hunting season, and we have good news to report, finally! In fact, quite a lot of it.

8 Environmentalists Who Rule: The Globe's Greenest Royalty
NRDC isn't the only one giving a hand to planet earth. You'll be surprised at which royal figures from around the world are inspiring eco-activists.

Know the 7 Key Senators in the Climate Bill Battle
It's also important to know which political figures play prominent roles in our global future. Do you know which Senators will change the face of climate politics?

New Fuel Economy Details Revealed: Biggest Move to Cut CO2 by the US Gov Ever?
Speaking of politics, there's some major news in transportation that can have an outstanding impact on mitigating global warming.

62 Miles of Separated Bike Lanes for Buenos Aires by 2011
Cyclists can breathe a sigh of satisfaction with this new project to give more of the road to sustainable transportation.

Good News! Nanosolar Reaches Solar Cell Efficiency of 16.4% and Starts Mass Production
Renewable solar energy might finally see wide-scale production, putting it in more direct competition with fossil fuel power sources.

Seen Google's Crop Circle Logo? Nature Makes a Beautiful Canvas (slideshow)
Monoculture crops might not be the best thing for the environment, but they make an outstanding canvas for eco-art!

A Fast Look at Slow Food: How to Eat Slower and Greener Every Day
To counter the idea of monoculture crops, we have to point out this great overview of the slow food movement. Check out 5 ways to go sloooow when it comes to food.

Whole Green Catalog Aims To Help You Green Your Life
And one last helpful blip is this book you'll want to be savvy about: The Whole Green Catalog published by Rodale