Category Archives: ViroPop

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Dubai World Vivoleum | ZapRoot 003

In this episode Jess focuses on the terraforming of an archipelago in Dubai and Vivoleum, the new fuel of the future.
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Blind Hit with Hybrid | ZapRoot 035

Blind people have introduced a bill that will require hybrids to make a noise while in electric mode, Patagonia embraces transparency in manufacturing, and we look at some Damn Good Designs, ZapRoot, helping you go green.ViroPOP Community SiteGrist Spring CleaningPatagonia’s Footprint ChroniclesLifecycle TowelReadymade DigitalPlasma Light BulbPower CubeRecycle ThisSustainable Spaces
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The Truth About Toyota | ZapRoot 010

In this episode Jess focuses on theTruthAboutToyota.com, how the CDC’s testimony was redacted, and Green Gadets galore.Know Us Rootwire
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Clean Coal Greenwashing | ZapRoot 020

The AeroCivic gets 95mpg and will kill any chances you have of getting a girlfriend, go green with the EPA & Google Earth map pollution, and “Clean Coal” wants you to celebrate good times!Measure the drag coefficient of your carHow to be a HypermilerThe X-Wing Car ProjectEPA Pollution Maps
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Take My Trash…Please | ZapRoot 012

In this episode Jess focuses on Chernobyl’s aging containment and how it’s leaking, how Forever Landfill will cherish your trash, and a new reason to drive a Prius.Forever LandfillTop Ten Worst Polluted PlacesWeeds
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SUV Crash Fair Trade Sports Solara PET Bottles | ZapRoot 009

In this episode Jess focuses on the results of a recent SUV crash test, how Fair Trade Sports is making ethical balls, low income solar housing, and what to do with your old PET bottles.designboomFair Trade SportsTreeHugger
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Electric Cars & Lies | ZapRoot 034

WIRED Magazine takes the spark out of the Zap Corporation and the EPA bans the toxic pesticide Carbofuran.ViroPOP Community SiteWIRED Magazine: Hype MachinesPesticide Ban
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Olsen Gremlins | ZapRoot 019

Frito Lay tries to go green, PRT isn’t what gave you that rash, and the Olsen twins slaughter small animals.
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Batman vs. Tuberculosis | ZapRoot 018

Chicago turns it’s alleys green, Batman gets denied a swim, and Ctrl+Alt+Autos, including the Vectrix & Piaggio scooters.Damien Somerset’s Vectrix Article
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Glow in the Dark Cats | ZapRoot 025

Exxon posts sets a new record for profits in 2007, the Water Cube embraces the idea of bubbles, and scientists clone cats that glow in the dark.
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Formula 1 Racing Bans Gasoline | ZapRoot 013

In this episode Jess focuses on Formula 1 racing banning gasoline in favor of alternative fuels, how the Batter Blaster might boost your breakfast, and holiday wrapping made from elephant dung.Know Us Rootwire
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Dying Bees Plug-In Hybrids Tree Nation | ZapRoot 002

In this episode Jess focuses on Colony Collapse Disorder in bee populations, tax breaks for Plug-In Hybrids, and planting trees in Niger with Tree Nation.Correction: Since the production of this episode more information has been discovered concerning the cause of colony collapse disorder. A paper authored Penn State University, Columbia University, the US Department of [...]

Green Car of the Year | ZapRoot 014

In this episode Jess focuses on the LA Auto Show Green Car of the Year, Fiji Water going green, and our Holiday Gift Guide Part 1.All Electric Three WheelerSolar Powered CandlesCan CrusherWind Powered BeerSolar Camo Bag 
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Underwater Electric Car | ZapRoot 028

The SQUBA is a submersible electric car, China bans plastic bags, and we’ll show you ways to green your office.SQUBA Electric Underwater CarGreen PrinterGreen Square GraphicsWizard GraphicsGreen Office DepotCFLsVampire Energy ChartEcoEnvelopes Green Your Office Guide Monster.com’s green sectionIdealist.orgTreehugger.com’s green job board
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Bob Looks Baffled | ZapRoot 015

In this episode Jess focuses on Toyota playing both sides of the emissions debate, how Kiva is saving the world, one loan at a time, and the Holiday Gift Guide Part 2.Sun Jar Solar LightRazor SaverTofu BearIce cream makerRoboMow 
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Russian Bomb Hybrid Yukon Fair Trade Coffee | ZapRoot 006

In this episode Jess focuses on Russia’s new green bomb, the transparency of the Hybrid Yukon, and how Fair Trade coffee is doing in Ethiopia.Solar Roast CoffeeJavaPop Transfair USA FLO InternationalStarbucks AutoblogGreengreen LA girl
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Northwest Passage Weird Weather Mini Homes | ZapRoot 007

In this episode Jess focuses on the legendary Northwest Passage being open, how weird weather can get, and a round up of mini homes.DeSmogBlogInhabitat
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The WIRED LivingHome | ZapRoot Extras 003

The WIRED LivingHome is a joint project between WIRED Magazine and LivingHomes, and is meant to showcase of the best in sustainability, technology, and modern design. The Pre-Fab structure took 2 1/2 days to install and has a LEED® Gold rating. All the technology within the home is focused around efficiency with a [...]

Green Candidate? | ZapRoot 021

Obama gets voted Smogmaker of ’07 by DeSmogBlog, hot bodies warm building, and three wheeled autos. ZapRoot, helping you go green. Update:DeSmogBlog has printed a retraction to their story, that you can see here.
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God + Global Warming | ZapRoot 017

Google.org is planning to develop a Plug-In Hybrid, the major faiths get together to ask God to lend a hand with climate change, and the Holiday Gift Guide Part 4. Solar Powered Christmas DecorationsOrganic Beer SamplerMotorized iShoesOrganic Chocolate
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Yummy Plastic Soup | ZapRoot 029

The Gyre is a swirling vortex of trash in the Pacific and we have some expert in to talk about it. We also cover some green video games.
Algalita Marine Research Foundation
Power Up
IBM
Food Force
CO2FX
Adventure Ecology
Steer Madness
Glupod
Fatworld
Thanks to Joshua Lefkowitz for suggesting green games.
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Exxon Em and Lo Alternative Fuels | ZapRoot 004

In this episode Jess focuses on Exxon denying it denied Global Warming, Em and Lo survey the dating scene, and alternative fuel cars rev their engines.
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The Ooze Invades New York | ZapRoot 023

Americas largest oil spill seeps up from the New York sewer system and we talk about easy ways to save water.New York Magazine Ooze StoryGaiam Low Flow ShowerheadBricor ShowerheadRoadrunner ShowerheadSink AeratorControllable Flush SystemSink PositiveUser TipsFrom:  Hunter, 17 Arkansas.The tip I suggest is that if you want to reduce the amount of water used in [...]

Plug-In Prius MTV Switch Edible Echidna | ZapRoot 005

In this episode Jess focuses on Plug-In Prius testing commencing in Japan, the Endangered Monuments Watch, and a tribesman in New Guinea eating an endangered Echidna. And just for the record, we love David Attenborough.MTV SwitchEndangered Monuments Watch
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Building Fences | ZapRoot 011

In this episode, Jess focuses on Michael Chertoff ignoring laws to build his border fence, how the Windbelt can bring wind energy to the masses, and the SMART Cars are coming!Know Us Rootwire
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