Environmental education is pushing into new territory next week as educators urge children and families to lead more eco-friendly lives outside school. Starting Monday, 700 elementary and secondary schools will take part in the first National Green Week as teachers … Continued
Fish and other marine life could be left gasping for breath in oxygen-poor oceans for thousands of years to come if global warming continues unchecked, scientists warn in a new study. While previous studies have established a link between climate … Continued
It’s not the sort of thing that excites your typical Silicon Valley venture capitalist, but companies that weatherize homes could be the sleeper green-business success stories this year. Many people would like to lower their household energy bills but need … Continued
Switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs is one of the easiest money-saving eco-changes you can make, which is why we at Low Impact Living want everyone to upgrade to these energy-efficient bulbs. After all, CFL bulbs are even available in … Continued
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
