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When I worked at a co-op supermarket back in my college days (note that this was indeed quite a few years ago!), we sold a butt-load, (that is, a bunch) of Seventh Generation cleaning products. I actually just went back to the co-op where I used to work and noticed that they still carry [...]
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Just came upon a very interesting website called “Waste News.” It sounds a little strange, but the gist of the site is all things that have to do with solid waste, energy, alternative energy, and more! There are some fascinating articles on their site, including articles on composting, water quality, recycling, etc. [...]
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The Sierra Gorda is a large mountain range in central Mexico that has the distinction of being one of the most biologically diverse regions of the country. El Grupo Ecológico de la Sierra Gorda has been working for about 20 years to protect and promote this unique part of Mexico. Ron Mader, a [...]
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At one point in time, Shaun Stenshol was an environmental activist who spent a lot of time getting arrested. Now, he runs a bio-fuels car rental service in Hawaii. He claims that the idea works on multiple levels. Not only do travelers get to drive an eco-friendly car while they visit this [...]
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Still too lazy to get on a bike? Well, consider an energy efficient scooter or a moped. That’s what lots of folks are doing these days, according to this CS Monitor article. They’re hip, they’re stylish, and they just might save you money. I still like the idea of getting on [...]
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Just in time for Earth Day, Microsoft threw the switch and turned on 2,288 solar panels on its Mountain View campus. That’s enough to generate 480 kilowatts at peak capacity.
Microsoft said the system, which with 2,288 solar panels on four building rooftops generates about 480 kilowatts at peak capacity, is the largest of its [...]
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David Mears, a professor of Bioresource Engineering at Rutgers University, hasn’t paid a heating bill for over 20 years. When the energy crisis of the 1970s was in full swing, Mr. Mears took action and coverted his home into a haven of alternative fuels and alternative technology. Well, now that we’re in [...]
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Talk about a niche market! GreenKarat is an on-line store that sells eco-friendly jewelry made from recylced gold and diamonds. I wish I had known about these guys a couple years ago when I got hitched. Of course, my ring was pretty damn cheap and only “plated” gold. Ok, sorry, [...]
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Energy efficiency is important and all, but maybe government efficiency is more important?
What else would explain the huge cuts in energy efficiency funding described in this Business Week article, Dark Days for Energy Efficiency.
Across the board, federal funding for energy efficiency is taking a major hit. In the White House’s proposed 2007 budget, [...]
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Leave it to the Wall Street Journal’s editorial page to give us a unique perspective on Earth Day.
Today, April 22, is Earth Day, which has been marked each year since 1970 as a day of reflection on the state of the environment. At least that’s the idea, so let’s begin with some figures.
Since 1970, carbon [...]
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