WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States could save about $600 billion in energy costs by 2020 if it hiked annual efficiency spending about five-fold, business consultants McKinsey and Co said in a report on Wednesday. Governments, businesses and the general … Continued
Five months ago, Tesla Motors appeared to be following in the footsteps of other American automakers. Lay-offs, a dearth of financing, and a spring recall of 70 percent of delivered Roadsters prompted speculation that Tesla might soon be the next … Continued
If the toilets in your home are from the mid-1990s or earlier, consider installing new ones to save big on your water bills. All new models are “low-flow” toilets — by law they can use no more than 1.6 gallons … Continued
Below are facts about wind power in the United States: * The United States currently has 28,206 megawatts of installed wind turbines, which represents about 1 percent of the nation’s electricity supply. All the utility-scale developments have been built on … Continued
Randy Zwirn is chief executive officer of Siemens Energy Inc., the Orlando-based Americas headquarters for German-based Siemens AG’s power-generation business. Zwirn spoke with Sentinel staff writer Kevin Spear. CFB: What’s the potential for wind energy in the United States? We … Continued
LONDON (Reuters) – Companies are taking a selective approach to reducing their impact on the environment, moving slowly on bigger investments while embracing strategies like energy efficiency and waste reduction that quickly lift profits. As concerns over global warming grow, … Continued
WASHINGTON – Got an old gas guzzler in the garage? Car shoppers can take advantage of new government incentives worth $3,500 to $4,500. Owners can scrap their clunker in exchange for a new, more fuel-efficient vehicle, and lop off thousands … Continued
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The rising price of fuel will slash school busing, nearly empty the skies of airplanes, and turn many resorts into ghost towns. But Americans will become fitter, breathe cleaner air, and eat healthier food. That’s the future … Continued
The area of U.S. and Canadian forests managed to stringent environmental and social standards surpassed the 100 million-acre mark in June, according to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). That represents a 40% growth since January 2008, FSC said. Independent third-party … Continued
Dear Umbra, Could you help me clear up a rumor about cars? I’ve heard that although hybrids reduce your carbon footprint because they use less gas, the process for mining the nickel in the hybrid batteries produces far more pollution … Continued
