It’s easy to mock efforts by localities to take on climate change – looked at in isolation and strictly by the numbers, no matter how boldly they move to trim their carbon emissions, the impact […]
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California Gets Its Electric Vehicle Game On
California’s private sector lines up in mass in a partnership with the state to promote the mass adoption and usage of electric vehicles.
Research Shakes Up Earthquake-Energy Connection
New studies provide fresh insight into how our poking around underground causes seismic activity.
New Solar: From 100% In March To 2.5% In April
Solar’s proportion of new generating capacity plunged in April. But don’t worry. Everything is OK.
How We Can Pedal, Crank, Dance, And Walk To Create Electricity
Generating electricity isn’t limited to burning things or harnessing the power of the wind, waves and sun. What’s the potential for human power?
Top 10 Eco-friendly Hotels In The U.S.
Want to avoid eco-guilt while relaxing at a luxurious hotel? Here are the top 10 eco-friendly hotels in the U.S.
A Paradigm For Prefab Passive Houses
A modular prefab home on the U.S. market meets the passive house standard and comes close to meeting the Living Building Challenge.
D.C. Adds Green Cred With High Energy Star Rank
L.A. topped the EPA Energy Star building certification list yet again, but Washington, D.C., placed a strong second despite being less than one-sixth the size.
XO2 Electric Scooter Folds Into (Almost) Carry-on Luggage
Xor X02 electric scooter splits and folds into two portable units. The separate seat unit houses the battery, allowing it to be recharged on its own.
Boxman Can’t Contain Enthusiasm For Containers
Boxman, a North Carolina firm that specializes in modifying shipping containers for the events industry, has launched a division focusing on the adaptive reuse of containers in permanent structures.
The Aussie Solution For Rainwater Harvesting In The City
Rainwater HOG was created by an Aussie architect to utilize overlooked spaces for water storage — and an all-American version is now available in the U.S.
This Little Green Dream Home Could Be Yours
Recently unveiled at Greenbuild, the Paradigm modular home comes with all the green bells and whistles, and makes smart use of both rain and gray water.
Mass Transit Via Aerial Tram For Austin?
A plan has been unveiled that calls for a a network of gondolas over Austin that would give pedestrians and cyclists a series of “shortcuts” around the city.
Algae-Derived Diesel Blend? Filler ‘er Up!
Four Propel Fuels stations in the Bay Area are offering Solazyme’s algae-based diesel blend for a month, a retail first.