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Tue, 2012-03-27 20:56 — mdmcdonald
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Dept. of Homeland Security Interested in Port Arthur Man's Invention

Wed, 2013-01-30 22:13 — Kathy Gilbeaux
12 News KBMT and K-JAC. News, Weather and Sports for SE Texas

12newsnow.com - by Adam Wright - January 29, 2013

PORT ARTHUR - Ken Broussard owns the rights to 22 U.S. patents. He's the CEO of Climate Controlled Containers, Inc., based in his hometown of Port Arthur, Texas. His newest invention, which he calls "The Cold Box", is his biggest project yet.

The Department of Homeland Security is interested in using the box to ship anthrax vaccines.

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New app provides green fuel map for the U.S.

Thu, 2012-09-13 01:58 — Maeryn Obley

Green fuel map application in action.Image: Green fuel map application in action.

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gizmag.com - September 11th, 2012 - Antonio Pasolini

Switching to a vehicle running on alternative fuel presents a clear challenge - where do you fill it up? Designed by Leonardo Academy, Cleaner and Greener Fuels is a free app that gives users interactive maps to help them find the nearest alternative fuel stations all over the U.S.

Available for both iPhone and Android devices, the app caters for electric cars as well as vehicles running on CNG (Compressed Natural Gas), Biodiesel, LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), E85, LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas, also known as propane) and hydrogen.

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How mobile app data tracks EV growth and city readiness

Thu, 2012-09-06 13:58 — Maeryn Obley

PlugShare application image.Image: PlugShare application image.

greenbiz.com - September 5th, 2012 - Derek Top

U.S. cities are well on their way preparing for electric vehicles. Data collected through PlugShare, a mobile app monitoring more than of 11,000 public and private charging stations, shows Portland, Oregon with the highest density of EV charging stations at 11.2 for every 100,000 residents in the city.

Given its green credentials as a city, Portland is a likely candidate, as might be the San Francisco Bay Area, but the growth of EV charging stations is "more than a coastal thing," said Armen Petrosian, CTO with Xatori, makers of the PlugShare app.

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$62 Million Government Funding for Advanced Biofuels in U.S.

Thu, 2012-07-05 03:32 — Maeryn Obley

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waste-management-world.com - July 3rd, 2012

The U.S. Government is to make new funding available to pursue innovations in biofuel technologies that utilise non-food biomass feedstocks, waste based materials and algae to increase production of U.S. biofuels, and strengthen American energy security.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Navy and Department of Energy are pledging $30 million in federal funding to match private investments in commercial-scale advanced drop-in biofuels.

In addition, the Energy Department is making a total of $32 million in new investments for earlier stage research that it is hoped will continue to drive technological breakthroughs and additional cost reductions in the industry.

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Former Cowboy Flying Free Health Care to Those in Need

Sat, 2012-04-07 18:07 — Kathy Gilbeaux

CNN Heroes - by Allie Torgan - April 6, 2012

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Stan Brock made a name for himself lassoing animals on 'Wild Kingdom'

Today, he runs a nonprofit that provides free health care to people all over the world

He started a nonprofit, Remote Area Medical. Since then, the all-volunteer group has held more than 660 medical clinics worldwide, providing free health care to half a million people.

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    • Zimride Reinvents the Carpool with Facebook

    Tue, 2012-03-27 21:36 — Kathy Gilbeaux

    by Marc Gunther - greenbiz.com - March 26, 2012

    Hitchhiking is so yesterday. A San Francisco-based startup called Zimride is using the power of social media to connect drivers with people needing rides -- saving people money, helping the environment and sometimes helping its customers make new friends.

    "Zimriding is really fun," says John Zimmer, the company's co-founder and chief operating officer."We've had people who have met a girlfriend or boyfriend, or found a new job."

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    Zimride is a simple way to find friends, classmates, and coworkers going the same way you are.

    http://www.zimride.com/

    CNN Video - Commuters 'Slugging' Amid Gas Prices

    Tue, 2012-03-27 21:05 — Kathy Gilbeaux

    High gas prices are leading commuters to use a dynamic carpooling method called "slugging." CNN's Sandra Endo reports.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XToIuREjfJc

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