Energy

A Few Environmentally-Friendly Tips For The Big Game

February 3, 2012

Image by Triple Tri / Creative Commons The big game is almost here and if you are any kind of football fan you’ve probably already figured out who you are watching the game with, where you are going to watch … Continue reading →

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China’s Largest Freshwater Lake Dries Up: Is the Massive Three Gorges Dam to Blame?

February 3, 2012

Environmental researchers say the dramatic drying up of Poyang lake — from 3,500 square kilometers to just 200 — is due in part to the colossal, controversial reservoir.

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India Leads World In Green Power Growth For 2011

February 3, 2012

Solar power growth was particularly impressive, with investment increasing 700% over 2010 levels last year.

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States Increasingly Concerned Over Fracking Wastewater, But Limited In What They Can Do

February 3, 2012

Weak regulations mean an extra dose of toxic wastewater for some states, like Ohio.

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Solar is Contagious. How Does It Turn Into a Social Virus?

February 3, 2012

Every time a solar panel is installed, it becomes more likely that neighbors will also take the plunge. The solar industry must harness the power of community.

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Intel, Kohl’s, Walmart Top List of US Green Power Purchasers

February 2, 2012

Perhaps most notable on the latest quarterly update to the EPA green power purchasers list is that Walmart has jumped into third place.

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New Wave Energy Device Could See 200 Commercial Units in the Next Five Years

February 2, 2012

The Searaser takes a novel approach to wave energy generation. New owners Ecotricity – pioneers of wind power in Britain – are aiming for mass deployment in the next five years.

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