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Solar Power Powers Pizzeria
Posted on:04 May 2012
Just north of San Francisco lies Marin County, home to the only solar-powered pizzeria chain in the United States, Stefano’s Solar Powered Pizzeria. Stefano’s uses solar panels to generate the majority, if not all, of the electricity used in each store. In fact, solar power provides 100% of the electricity used to run Stefano’s Mill [...]
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Can Renewable Energy Completely Power the World?
Posted on:25 Apr 2012
Health is paramount for all living things, but sometimes we don’t even realize what damages our bodies. Air pollution is one of the top ten leading causes of death worldwide (http://greenlaw.org/CleanAir). The World Health Organization ranks Bakersfield, California as the most polluted city in America, followed by multiple California cities (http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2095471_2095472_2095478,00.html). Roughly half the people (50.3%) in [...]
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Who needs 5-hour energy when you have 24 Hr energy!
Posted on:17 Apr 2012
Americans are slowly but surely starting to realize their need for renewable energy. More and more renewable energy farms are being erected as we try to steer away from our dependency on fossil fuels. We are working hard developing technologies with wind and with solar energies, but sometimes it’s not windy and sometimes it’s not [...]
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Fuel From Insects
Posted on:13 Feb 2012
Could that cockroach power your cell phone? These commonly noted household insects feed on human food and don’t impress guests. However, did you ever think that cockroaches might be able to help create fuel cells? Yes scientists are developing ways to generate electricity from chemicals inside living things (like cockroaches) or from their movements to power [...]
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Restaurant Spotlight: Velvet Elvis Pizza Company
Posted on:10 Dec 2011
In a small, artsy Arizona town less than twenty miles from the Mexican border lies the best restaurant you haven’t heard of yet. It’s called Velvet Elvis Pizza Company, and it’s dedicated to bringing customers delicious, wholesome foods in an atmosphere that honors both kitsch and tradition. Owner and Executive Chef Cecilia San Miguel opened [...]
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Eat your way to a more sustainable future with Chipotle!
Posted on:19 Nov 2011
What do Willie Nelson, burritos, and sustainable farming have in common? While the answer may not be obvious, all three come together in Chipotle’s new video highlighting their commitment to developing sustainable food systems. The company has started the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation. The foundation aims to not only educate and futher sustainable farming, but to [...]
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World Centric has an Eco-Centric Vision | TEDxSanJoseCA
Posted on:16 Apr 2012
Here’s to sharing a great story about one of our partners! World Centric has an Eco-Centric Vision | TEDxSanJoseCA.
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A collaboration with Scientists, Artists, Educators
Posted on:25 Nov 2011
Scientists, Artists, Educators Collaborate to Create Climate-Action Superhero – SJSU News.
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For Goodness Rake!
Posted on:15 Oct 2011
A new Green Ninja video has been released – check it out and let us know what you think! This animatic (storyboard video) was designed and written by Aden Scott, superstar SJSU animator and also the producer of Green Prix. GN Team
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An animated champion for climate | UCAR Magazine
Posted on:20 Sep 2011
A nice article written by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research – thanks for the great message! An animated champion for climate | UCAR Magazine. -GN Team
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Green Ninja Team meets Al Gore
Posted on:13 Sep 2011
One of our Green Ninja Scientists (Eugene Cordero) is participating in the 24 Hours of Reality project and will serve on a live panel with Al Gore in New York. 24 Hours of Reality is a worldwide event that will share the reality of the climate crisis. From Tonga to Cape Verde, Mexico City to Alaska, [...]
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Episode 2: Filming and Trailer
Posted on:10 Sep 2011
Where did the Green Ninja come from? How was the Green Ninja chosen? What lessons and training were necessary for the Green Ninja’s education? These questions will be answered in a new film being produced at San José State University, called – Green Ninja Episode 2: The Beginning. Students enrolled in the course RTVF135 Production: [...]
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SJSU’s Green Ninja fights climate change | Spartan Daily
Posted on:22 Apr 2012
http://spartandaily.com/72699/sjsus-green-ninja-fights-climate-change
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Green Ninja Film wins Grand Prize
Posted on:01 Apr 2012
http://blogs.sjsu.edu/today/2012/green-ninja-film-wins-grand-prize/
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Green Ninja at SF Green Film Festival
Posted on:16 Mar 2012
http://www.newdream.org/blog/green-film-festival-2012
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Green Ninja Gains Momentum
Posted on:21 Feb 2012
http://blogs.sjsu.edu/today/2012/green-ninja-gains-momentum/
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Environmental Research Web
Posted on:22 Dec 2011
http://environmentalresearchweb.org/blog/2011/12/the-s-factor-how-to-grab-atten.html
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Sustainability Matters showcases SJSU faculty research
Posted on:12 Dec 2011
Sustainability Matters lecture series showcases SJSU faculty research.











