SET Energy » US bike sales higher than car sales in 2009

May 27th, 2009

“During the first quarter of 2009, more bicycles were sold in the US than cars and trucks. While the Great Recession is hurting bike sales, they didn’t fall as fast as automobiles. Around 2.6 million bicycle purchases were made, compared to ~2.5 million cars and trucks that left our nation’s lots.”

via SET Energy » Blog Archive » US bike sales higher than car sales in 2009.

Pretty cool, though it would be interesting to know what percentage of the bikes sold are being used as a mode of transportation, not just for kids/playing.

The Associated Press: Obama changes office name, pushes Web work

May 12th, 2009

“Coupled with that, Obama read a 33-page report with comments from his pre-presidency Web site, letting him know his supporters’ single top priority for the new administration: changing the nation’s policy banning marijuana.”

via The Associated Press: Obama changes office name, pushes Web work.

You have to wonder how seriously Obama will take that request. I have a hard time imagining he’d would take action on it given that I’ve never heard him publically speak about it, but who knows. It’s pretty interesting that it was the most frequently mentioned request/comment. Also interesting that pot supporting people feel free enough to speak up on the record in favor of legalization. I’d imagine at least part of the reason it is the number one request is internet demographics, people who are internet savvy and motivated enough to visit Obama’s pre-election site happen to coincide with the pro-pot segment. At least I have a hard time seeing the greater population careing one way or another.

The Associated Press: EPA: ethanol crops displaces climate-friendly ones

May 5th, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency says that corn ethanol — as made today — has a worse impact on climate than gasoline when land use changes are considered.

via The Associated Press: EPA: ethanol crops displaces climate-friendly ones.