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Solar-Powered Internet Cafes: Discovery reports on how UK-based charity Computer Aid International has made “The Solar Internet Cafe in a Box,” basically a cargo container with broadband connection and powered by a solar panel.

Renault Targeting 200,000 EVs by 2015: Renault is reportedly looking to sell 200,000 electric vehicles by 2015. Dat’s a big target. Is it doable?

Dr. Pepper Goes Green: Greenbiz.com reports that “Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) plans to replace 60,000 of its vending machines and coolers Energy Star-rated models that are 30 percent more efficient, a move that will save $7.6 million in electrical costs.”

Raw Data on the Oil Spill: Energy Secretary Steven Chu has made the oil spill data available on a new webpage, which includes the amount of oil and gas and methanol recovered from an insertion tube last month and now from the top hat system, via MIT Tech Review.

Lawsuits Against Green Claims: Triple Pundit reports: “Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, the top selling natural soap brand, has raised serious awareness in its struggle to clean up the organic branding in personal care. The family owned business continues to file lawsuits against companies that use non-organic pesticide agriculture in the ingredients of their misbranded organic products.”

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