The Electric Jeepney

Here in the Philippines, the most popular means of public transportation is the jeepney. It offers the cheapest fare and is available almost anywhere in the metro and in provincial towns.

Our colorful jeepneys, however, run on diesel and emit great amounts of carbon monoxide.

In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Greenpeace Southeast Asia developed the e-jeepney: a jeepney that uses energy from biodegradable waste produced by urban wet markets, food establishments, and households.

The e-jeepney is currently plying private roads in Makati City, the Philippines' premier business district.

>> More about the e-jeepney (PDF)

Mini-Globes Auction

[Thanks for this info, Kelly!]

Starting Monday, November 26 for one week only, select large and mini-globes from the Cool Globes exhibit in Chicago will be auctioned to raise funds for the Chicago Conservation Corp Clubs, which provide environmental education opportunities for Chicago’s youth.

Among the globes to be auctioned are mini-globes from:

• Bill Clinton
• Robert Redford
• David Schwimmer
• Tobey Maguire
• Eva Mendes
• Rob Corddry
• Jenny Lennon and the cast of “Reno 911”
• Magic Johnson
• Dave Winfield
• Chicago Bear Tommie Harris
• Tony Bennett
• BB King
• Heather Headley
• The Gypsy Kings

The auction will take place online, hosted by eBay, so that even those who don't live in or around Chicago can make an offer.

You can view globes or place a bid in the online auction at www.coolglobes.org.

Related post: Cool Globes in Chicago