Energy

  • Join the Greenversation

    May 9th, 2008


    The Environmental Protection Agency’s new blog Greenversations allows you to dialog with employees and go behind the scenes at the EPA.


  • Solar Power Finally Coming into its Own

    May 9th, 2008


    Is solar power on the rise? The Worldwatch Institutes latest Vital Signs Update explains how much our solar power has grown globally.


  • Utilities Are Beginning to Encourage Green IT

    March 20th, 2008


    Green IT is a big topic in the technology industry, especially in data centers that use a lot of electricity. In the past, this would be a problem for the utility industry, which used to encourage business to use all the power it needed, and was proud of its ability to supply it

    All this is slowly changing. According to a continue …


  • Lionsgate Announces Green DVD Packaging

    March 19th, 2008


    Starting June 3, independent studio Lionsgate will begin packaging its DVDs in recycled and recyclable materials.


  • 8 Ways to Green Your Earth Day

    March 16th, 2008


    Earth Day is just around the corner. Here’s eight ways to help you celebrate this year, courtesy of the site that helps Make Every Day Earth Day™.


  • Pirates Launch Recycling Programs at Ballpark

    March 12th, 2008


    The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced a new green campaign that will feature ballpark recycling efforts, energy reduction steps and other eco-friendly plans.


  • New Strategy to Help Ports Go Green

    March 7th, 2008


    EPA has unveiled a new plan of action to address port authorities on reducing air emissions, improving water quality and protecting the health of nearby communities.


  • Could Waste Heat From Car Exhausts Be Recycled To Help Power Cars?

    February 25th, 2008


    England’s Cardiff University is investigating the possibility of using heat from cars to create electricity, which could provide a five percent savings in fuel.


  • CFL Company Reduces Mercury, Packaging

    February 14th, 2008


    Earthmate Lighting has addressed several of the main issues of purchasing compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) by creating CFLs with 80 percent less mercury and 100 percent post-consumer recycled cardboard packaging that can be recycled.


  • Plan to Recycle CFLs in Reno Being Developed

    February 8th, 2008


    Reno, Nevada is developing a plan to provide recycling bins for residents to drop off used compact fluorescent lightbulbs.