Coming Soon…Purple Wind Turbines?
If you’ve paid any attention to the wind turbine debate, then you’ll probably know there are two sides of the issue.
On one side of the ring are the wind turbine enthusiasts, who say that any negative effects from the production and use of wind turbines is offset by the incredible benefit they provide.
On the other [...]
White House to Get Solar Panels in 2011
Wow, was I excited when I heard this news today. Come Spring 2011, solar panels are going to once again sit atop the roof at the White House.
Jimmy Carter first installed solar panels on the White House roof back in 1979. When Reagen took power, the panels came down. And, government officials said they were [...]
Rethink Energy Efficiency
If someone asked you the most effective way to save energy, what would you say?
Chances are, you’d tell them to turn off the lights, drive less and change the thermostat. At least, that’s what most people would say.
An intriguing article was recently published in Scientific American that says this isn’t the case, however. Scientists surveyed over 500 [...]
Just How Clean is Natural Gas?
Many people tout natural gas is a “clean fuel”. And there’s no doubt that it’s much cleaner than coal.
But just how clean is it? Is running our homes and cars on natural gas as eco-friendly as we think?
Well, like most things, the answer is a bit complicated.
The Benefits of Natural Gas
Natural gas is probably the [...]
Electric Hybrids Aren’t THAT Green…
I know there’s been a lot of hype about electric hybrids lately. After all, when these cars are on the road they’re practically a zero-emission vehicle. And, they get great gas mileage.
So what’s not to love?
Well, there are some aspects to these cars that make them less eco-friendly than car manufacturers would like you to [...]
Should We Raise Taxes on Energy to Combat Global Warming?
MSNBC is reporting today that some of the nation’s top scientists are calling for a the Federal Government to raise taxes on coal and oil use. Why? So we stop using so much and, in turn, emit less greenhouse gasses.
The National Academy are the scientists who advise the President and government on scientific matters. And [...]
Plants That Sweat Fuel
Think about how amazing it would be if we had some kind of plant that would take in sunlight and carbon dioxide and expel fuel.
Sounds like science fiction, but according to a recent article in the New York Times, it’s becoming a reality. And Joule Unlimited is the American-based company that’s making it happen.
The company [...]
Nuclear Waste: Our Next Clean Energy Source?
You rarely see the words “nuclear waste” and “clean energy” in the same sentence. And you’ve probably never seen them linked together, as in “Nuclear waste could be our next source of clean energy”.
Signing Up For Green Power
When it comes to ethical energy (green energy), many people think that it’s something only the big cities can provide. After all, states like California and Oregon have ample opportunities to buy green energy. But what about small towns in, say, Missouri or Iowa? What about Montana, or North Carolina?
The good news is that most [...]
5 Often-Overlooked Ways To Save Energy
You’ve probably read the gamut of energy saving tips, right? You know about installing CFL bulbs, the importance of having energy-efficient windows, and why it’s worth it to save energy by turning down your thermostat.
Yeah, we’ve been there too. But, we wanted to highlight these 5 energy saving tips, because they’re often overlooked by people [...]
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