In the effort to shape the public’s views on global climate change, hyperbole is an ever-present temptation on all sides of the debate. Earlier this month, former Vice President Al Gore and the Washington Post columnist George Will made strong … Continued
Later this year, a double-rigged crane will hoist a giant power turbine part way up One Penn Plaza, a black monolithic skyscraper next to Madison Square Garden. When the natural gas-powered generator on the 12th floor starts, it will not … Continued
JUPITER — As you walk around the 80 or so electric and hybrid-powered vehicles here at the Fourth Annual Battery Beach Burnout — the Southeast’s largest alternative-powered vehicle show — the selection is remarkable. There are electric skateboards and minibikes, … Continued
Daily headlines make everyone aware of the dangerous situation in which our environment must operate. The human population has historically overtaxed its natural resources and today we are seeing the long-term effects of this selfish behavior. While many people try … Continued
Amid mounting concern about climate change and a federal push for renewable energy in the economic stimulus package, descendants of John D. Rockefeller are leading a new shareholder campaign demanding Exxon Mobil Corp. loosen its embrace of fossil fuels. The … Continued
CANBERRA (Reuters) – Staying married is better for the planet because divorce leads the newly single to live more wasteful lifestyles, an Australian lawmaker said Tuesday. Senator Steve Fielding told a Senate hearing in the Australian capital Canberra that divorce … Continued
Moving quickly to produce the next generation of biofuels, energy giant BP PLC said it is making a major investment in extracting transportation fuel from plants. The British company said Wednesday it is extending an existing partnership with Verenium Corp. … Continued
Samsung wasn’t the only company showing a solar-powered cell phone at the GSMA World Congress. On Wednesday, Chinese manufacturer ZTE launched a green model of its own. Created with Digicel and Intivation, the Coral-200-Solar is designed for emerging markets where … Continued
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the world population is expanding at a mind-boggling rate. The world reached 1 billion people in 1800; 2 billion by 1922; and over 6 billion by 2000. It is estimated that the population will … Continued
The United States, the world’s largest ethanol producer, is weighing options to boost domestic use of the controversial fuel, according to the country’s new agriculture administrator. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recommends that a higher percentage of ethanol … Continued
