Three months ago, my husband and I took a magnifying glass to our finances, examining a mountain of bills and receipts. We had two main concerns: paying the lingering tab for the birth of our second son (now one), and … Continued
As a retired general and former deputy national security adviser, I have firsthand experience combating enemies that threaten American security. But while most see these threats as coming from radical extremism or the standing armies of rogue regimes, our intelligence … Continued
from greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com 8/3/09 James Kanter Many environmental groups are fundamentally opposed to the notion that nuclear power is a renewable form of energy — on the grounds that it produces harmful waste byproducts and relies on extractive industries to procure … Continued
Florida’s halfhearted effort to recycle cans, bottles, paper and other salvageable garbage could change soon — and in a big way. State officials want to nearly triple the amount of recycling by households and businesses, boosting the portion of all … Continued
NEW YORK – This was one government stimulus plan that yielded quick results. Maybe too quick. Far more drivers signed up for the “cash for clunkers” program than anyone thought, overwhelming showrooms, blowing through the initial $1 billion set aside … Continued
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Shares of First Solar Inc slid 10 percent and dragged down the rest of the solar sector Friday, a day after the industry bellwether posted a quarterly profit that pummeled Wall Street estimates but said it … Continued
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — In a gleaming white factory here, Bob Peters was gently feeding sheets of chemical-coated foil one afternoon recently into a whirring machine that cut them into precise rectangles. It was an early step in building a new … Continued
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
