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Need a Lightbulb? Change the World
Compact fluorescent lightbulbs have come as far as cell phones since the mid 80's while still maintaining their high efficiency. What that means...
College Campuses are Going Green
In the state of Washington, colleges are now competing to see which school can become a better friend to the environment. By composting...
Million Solar Roofs Plan Signed by California Governor
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill Monday to expand his Solar Roofs initiative: My ‘Million Solar Roofs Plan’ will provide 3,000 megawatts of...
Necessity Moves Armenians to Run Cars on Natural Gas
The ex-Soviet state Armenia is blazing a trail in the global quest to move to cleaner fuels... (Upwards of 20%) of vehicles in...
Inspiration Point: Coping With Disappointment
Unity Minister Eric Butterworth inspired thousands with his belief that positive attitudes create personal renewal. A theologian, lecturer, and author of 16 books, his...
Calif. Utility Vows to Increase Solar Use Fivefold
Good news in the advancement of renewable energy from Pacific Gas and Electric. Already PG&E has 12,000 customers using solar panels to produce enough...
Greener Computers and Monitors Will Soon Hit the Market
More environmentally friendly computer equipment will soon be available to large volume purchasers thanks to manufacturers like Dell, HP, and others that now have...
Greenhouse Pollution Drops in China, India Thanks to Low-Tech Fixes
A UN pilot energy-efficiency project in the developing world's three leading economies, Brazil, China, and India, helped owners of local mills, factories, and office...
Stay Cool but Save Electricity (and Money)
With this week’s heat wave, demand for electricity is reaching peak levels in many parts of the country. The really good news is...
Progress on Hydrogen Fuel Cells
An update on Hydrogen fuel technology, from AP via MSNBC:
Energy Undersecretary David Garman told a Senate panel that the partnerships to develop hydrogen are...
Gentlemen, Charge Your Engines
Electric-car technology is accelerating faster than some of the vehicles do... The Guardian deciphers for us the latest developments, including benefits for plug-in owners...
Pearl Jam Pledges $100,000 to Counter CO2 Effects of Tour
In an effort to mitigate their own carbon emissions from day-to-day operations of their 2006 tour, while raising the public's carbon consciousness, Pearl Jam...
Cow Dung Is Used to Make Electricity
Instead of treating the waste from cows in smelly lagoons, why not harness the methane for energy, break down the waste for fertilizer and...
Chinese Exercises Benefit Older Adults
Tai Chi and Qigong (chee-kung) combine simple, graceful movements and meditation. They are exercises believed to have positive, relaxing effects on a person’s mind,...
Chicago Unveils Most Ambitious Bike Plan in US
Chicago has unveiled its new Bike 2015 Plan, designed to achieve the mayor's goal to make the Windy City the most bicycle-friendly city in...
Girl Becomes Superhero For a Day
Most days, six-year-old Aubrey Matthews spends her energy fighting a brain tumor growing behind her eyes. But the first-grader managed to foil crimes...
Homeless Choir Inspires Audiences Worldwide
They were homeless in Montreal, yet the singers of Accueil Bonneau Choir (also known as the Montreal Homeless Choir) captivated audiences worldwide -- and...
China’s Drive to Cleaner, Smaller Cars
China's growing middle class now demands cleaner air... while Beijing's bureaucrats are working furiously to balance growth with pollution.
In March, China cracked down on...
One Thing You Can do About Global Warming: Sign Up for Wind Power
Has anyone seen Gore's movie....An Inconvenient Truth? If not, then please do so. It's powerful. And, after watching it, come back and tell us...
Report: Enough Wind Offshore to Electrify America
There is as much wind power potential (900,000 megawatts) off our coasts as the current capacity of all power plants in the United States...