Researchers at Stanford University recently announced that they have developed a new artificial retina implant that uses photovoltaic power and could help the blind see. The problem with previous implants was that there was no way send power to the chip in order to process light and data inside the eye. Now, miniature photovoltaic cells are being used to provide power to the chip as well as to transmit data through the eye to the brain. The new device has great promise to help people afflicted by the loss of photoreceptor cells by using the power of the sun.

Thanks to Re-Burbia.com and their Suburban Design Competition, over 400 entries showed they were up to the challenge in {recreating|renovating|repairing|reviving} our suburbs. {Hoping|Desiring} to start ideas that will affect the outcomes of these areas and fix the many problems with the suburbs, we here at Naturally Earth Friendly found our favorite in the 2nd place winner, Entrepreneubia: Rezoning Suburbia for Self-Sustaining Life.

With the aim to help America reinvent how we produce and use energy, US Senators John Kerry (Democrat – Massachusetts) and Barbara Boxer (Democrat – California) just introduced their “Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act.” Millions of Americans will be able to get back to work, the environment and our children’s health will be protected, and homegrown innovation will be invested in. The 21st century economy could be closer than ever.

We all know that our addiction to oil is sending a billion dollars a day overseas and helping other economies.

Designed by Seungkyun Woo and Junyi Heo, the Leaf is the latest fashion accessory and is more than just good looks. A wearable bracelet phone that charges through its solar cells, unless it’s raining or cloudy when you use the traditional cradle and an outlet. The Leaf phone is simple and very basic with only calls and messaging functions only.

Environmental risks are causing deaths all over the world, in rich and poor countries alike – the worst part is that they are preventable. According to the World Health Organization, by reducing environmental risks, we could save 13 million lives worldwide every year. Environmental risks related to air and water pollution, ecosystem changes, UV radiation, climate change and noise pollution are impacting human health as a whole.

On March 28, at 8:30 pm local time, one billion people will go dark for Earth Hour.

When it comes to making cutting edge films like "Fargo," "No Country for Old Men," and "The Big Lebowski," Joel and Ethan Coen are the real deal.

Now, they've got one more title on that impressive list.

"Air Freshener" is directed by the Coen brothers, and we're proud to say it's Reality's latest ad -- calling out the coal industry's ridiculous claims that coal is clean as only the Coen brothers can.

President Obama is calling for Congress to send him a comprehensive climate bill. We cannot sit and wait for the economy to get better on its own; it's time to rebuild America. Help the Environmental Defense Action Fund raise one million dollars in the next 30 days. We need to educate the rest of America about the economic benefits of a green energy economy.

The Environmental Defense Fund just sent out this e-mail to inform everyone about some wonderful news. In it we were asked to forward the information for everyone to see, what better way than posting it up here. Enjoy.

"My presidency will mark a new chapter in America's leadership on climate change that will strengthen our security and create millions of new jobs in the process."

– President-elect Barack Obama, November 18, 2008

Hawaii is a beautiful place to visit. Green landscapes surrounded by blue waters used to come to mind when I thought of Hawaii, until now. Now the ambitious goals of Governor Linda Lingle and the Hawaiian Electric Company pop into my head. In the hopes of making Hawaii a clean, renewable energy model for the rest of us they hope to generate 70% of their energy needs from renewable sources by 2030. They will also ban new coal plants, convert existing fossil fuel plants to biofuel, and add windfarms on the smaller islands.