TOKYO – Japan launched the first satellite to monitor greenhouse gases worldwide, a tool to help scientists better judge where global-warming emissions are coming from, and how much is being absorbed by the oceans and forests. The orbiter, together with … Continued
from Financial Times Economists Forum 1/25/09 FT.com Christopher Carroll moderator A consensus seems to have emerged in the United States that fresh thinking is needed for a targeted stimulus package that will address effectively the many connected problems the economy … Continued
SACRAMENTO/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – California’s top climate change official on Wednesday predicted President Barack Obama‘s administration would let the state impose its own tough limits on greenhouse gas emissions from cars by May, in what would be a victory for … Continued
Buying a new car more efficient than the one you had provides instant gratification. The new car smell, the glossy dent-free body, the spotless carpeting and, most importantly, fewer trips to the filling station all bring on a little smile. … Continued
Homebuilders slapped on solar panels and added other eco-friendly enhancements as energy prices soared earlier this year, hoping greener homes would lure reluctant buyers. But since July, the cost of oil has plunged from $147 a barrel to about $36, … Continued
When it comes to clean, renewable, readily available energy, what power source amasses all of these features better than the sun? That’s why Voltaic has been harnessing the sun’s potential with solar bags that generate power and double as stylish … Continued
America is addicted. We are so used to our comfortable way of life. It is much easier for us to drive ourselves to work instead of tacking 10 minutes on to our commute by taking public transportation. It is much … Continued
To most people the word “geothermal” means hot springs or geysers–like parts of Iceland or Yellowstone National Park where water is heated by the presence of magma near the surface of the earth. But the earth’s heat lies below everywhere, … Continued
What you can do to make your computer use more environmentally friendly Turn your computer off when it’s not in use. Make sure that your operating system’s energy-savings settings are correct. Try to make your machine last as long as … Continued
The second largest Wild and Scenic Rivers package in history passed the US Senate yesterday, safeguarding over 1,000 miles of rivers in Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, Wyoming, Utah, Vermont, and Massachusetts. New Wild and Scenic rivers will include rivers on Oregon’s … Continued
