Articles by Chris Baskind


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Chris Baskind is a writer and serves as Publisher of Vida Verde Media, a green lifestyle media company. He's also a speaker on environmental issues, appearing on programs such as National Public Radio's Morning Edition. In addition to EcoTech Daily, ou'll find his byline on Lighter Footstep, snarfd, and Chris Baskind dot Com.

The Daily Five: Thursday, 2 October, 2008

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The Senate votes overwhelmingly to send nuclear power technology to India; U.S. carmakers take a beating; and China embraces algae-based biofuels.

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The Daily Five: Wednesday, 1 October, 2008

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That $25 billion automaker bailout will be coming with a few strings. And researchers announce a new kind of solar cell which achieves 40.8 percent efficiency.

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The Daily Five: Tuesday, 30 September, 2008

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Gulf Coast gas stations are still reporting spot gasoline shortages; your TV may become obsolete next year; and the Blade Runner doubles as both bus and train.

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The Daily Five: Monday, 29 September, 2008

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A busy few days for environmental legislation in Washington; West Coast Green showcases the latest in CleanTech; and scooter sales take off in 2007.

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The Daily Five: Thursday, 25 September, 2008

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Solar stocks rebound on the prospect of continued tax breaks; Chrysler shows off a radical electric concept car; and Dell gets a little bit greener.

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The Daily Five: Wednesday, 24 September, 2008

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Congressional Democrats agree to drop a 25-year ban on offshore drilling. And Chrysler pulls a bit of a surprise, announcing a plan for electric cars by 2010.

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The Daily Five: Tuesday, 23 September, 2008

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Oil prices post their biggest one-day price gain of all time, the EPA blows-off perchlorate heath concerns; and PC buyers may soon see a better Energy Star.

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The Daily Five: Monday, 22 September, 2008

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The U.S. FDA moves closer to allowing genetically modified meats; virtually tour a carbon neutral island; and ride your bike for World Carfree Day. It’s today!

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The Daily Five: Sunday, 21 September, 2008

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The Week in CleanTech, Sunday edition: House Democrats capitulate on offshore drilling; pump prices stay high; and a 12-year-old re-imagines the solar cell.

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The Daily Five: Saturday, 20 September, 2008

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The Week in Cleantech, Saturday Edition: Wall Street’s rocky week spells trouble for green startups; and expect gasoline prices to stay high a few more weeks.

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