Daily Roundup

Cycle Justice: A Portland, Oregon man is sentenced to 45 days in jail for driving at high speed with a bicyclist clinging to the hood of his car during a road rage incident. Treehugger

 

Eco Skateboards: A Canadian green business produces skateboards from sustainable bamboo. Skateboard production is reportedly the largest cause of maple deforestation. Inhabitat

 

Lame Duck: President Bush gives the green light for Oil Shale development in three western states.  New York Times

 

Fuel Cell Phones: A Swedish company is developing non-toxic technology that will power energy intensive mobile devices. CleanTechnica

 

Pedestrian Comment: The “Walkability” of a city is not only environmentally friendly, and convenient. According to some it’s also an issue of social justice. World Changing

 

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