Cities all over the world came together on Saturday night to make sure their voices were heard. Together we flicked off our lights in one of the largest global acts of environmental participation, to date!

It’s clear. People believe in the cause. We believe in environmental reform. We believe we can make a difference, if we all act together.

Imagine a mountaintop, just blown to smithereens, hitting homes, businesses and mountain people below.
 
What could possibly justify all of the destruction? Why would anyone knowingly pollute a land that has nourished families for generations?
 
The answer is coal.  And the newest, dirtiest way to get it: mountain top mining.
 

…from Toyota and GM.  According to both Bob Lutz, GM's vice chairman, and Toyota's president, Katsuaki Watanabe, the technology is expensive and we just don’t have the means to distribute hydrogen in mass quantities.
 
Instead both companies believe we need to focus on lithium-ion batteries, which have the potential to make hydrogen fuel cells obsolete.
 
The bottom line? Finally enough thought and research is being put into these issues. The right solution may just be around the next corner.
 

Richard Branson is at it again, making headlines in the pursuit of viable fuel alternatives.  Last Sunday, Virgin Atlantic along with Boeing and General Electric were able to test the first plane powered by biofuel made from… nuts and coconut oil!
 
With so much debate over the sustainability of biofuels made from things like soy and corn, Branson is eager to find a similar technology that won't contribute to deforestation or compete with the availability of staple food supplies.
 

To help reduce pollution and make the air a little cleaner, London has introduced Low Emission Zones in various parts of the city. What exactly do they do? Well, these zones use a system of cameras to identify the worst polluting diesel trucks and charge the drivers £200—nearly $400—for simply passing through.
 
Sounds pretty ideal, doesn’t it?
 
Well how’s this for an idea: everywhere should be a Low Emission Zone. Come on Canada; let’s take a hint from overseas. Better yet, let’s one up them!