This week Dori and Val go over the platforms of the Republican candidates for the 2008 US Presidential elections.

Beer: Sierra Nevada Anniversary Ale

Chocolate: Godiva Chocoiste solid dark chocolate bar and dark chocolate filled with extra dark ganache. Thanks to Colin and Carrick for sending these in!

Finds:

• Gotta get these shoes! If you're looking for some eco-friendly footwear, look no further than Green Toe from Simple Shoes. Simple uses eco-friendly production methods to make stylish and sustainable shoes. We love 'em, and we know you will too!
• World's first carbon free city. Abu Dhabi is planning to build the world's first carbon-neutral city called Masdar.

• Printers and your health. A new study has found that particles emitted by some laser printers could be harmful to your health.
• Rare dolphin probably extinct. The Chinese Yangtze River dolphin is probably extinct according to a team of researchers who failed to find any evidence of the rare dolphin during an extensive six-week search in late 2006.
• GM working on plug-in hybrid car. GM will begin road testing its Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid in Spring of 2008, and hopes production will begin by 2010.

This week's Teenie Weenie Greenie™ will help you save some energy. Next time you're making a meal, try doubling the recipe and freezing half for later. Reheating a meal uses less energy than actually cooking it.

Below is a list of Republican candidates with information from HeatIsOn.org. Click on the name of the candidate for more information on their stance on the environment.

• Senator Sam Brownback
• Speaker Newt Gingrich
• Mayor Rudy Giuliani
• Senator Chuck Hagel
• Governor Mike Huckabee
• Senator John McCain
• Governor Mitt Romney

Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!

• Biosmart. Brent wanted to let everyone know about Biosmart, a company that sells disposable tableware made from renewable resources, such as sugarcane baggasse.
• Make the office more green. Rich sent along a link to 50 Tips to Reduce Your Office's Waste.
• Solar gets soul. Theresa wanted everyone to know about SolFest. Going on August 18-19, SolFest features speakers, workshops, music, and more put on by the Solar Living Institute in Hopland, California.
• A good laugh. Rachel got a good laugh from a picture in which a Hummer owner admits they are global warmers. At least they're being honest with themselves, right?
• Eco-friendly TP. Anne in East Texas thought everyone might want to know about the Conservatree Guide to Eco-friendly Toilet Paper.
• iMac aims for eco-friendly. Kellie passed along an article about Apple's plans to make the iMac more eco-friendly.

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