Energy
What Will McCain and Obama Do About Nuclear Power? October 14th, 2008
Or As Sarah Palin Calls It, 'Nookyaler'
When it comes to the environment, few topics cause as much debate and friction as nuclear energy. On the one hand, nuclear energy is relatively clean, creating no emissions and running at relatively low cost. On the...more
What Will McCain and Obama Do About Plug-In Hybrids? October 10th, 2008
With four weeks to go until the presidential election, it's time to start thinking about the potential impact that Barak Obama and John McCain will have on the environment over the next four years. One...more
Five Green Devices Every Home Should Have October 7th, 2008
You don't have to install huge solar panels on your home or drive a hybrid vehicle to go green. Sometimes, the best steps to take are the littlest ones. With that in mind, here are...more
Make Beautiful Music with Eco-Friendly Audio Systems October 3rd, 2008
MetaEfficient Names Greenest Audio Systems of 2008
Love music? Love the environment? Then let's talk about this year's greenest audio devices. Like all electronics, audio systems can contain all kinds of toxic materials. They aren't always easily recyclable, and they often come with...more
SF Mayor Challenges 1,500 businesses To Go Solar October 2nd, 2008
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is challenging San Francisco’s largest 1,500 business to go solar by this time next year, and inviting them to join him as members of the Mayor’s Solar Founders’ Circle. Those...more
California Academy of Sciences Completes Solar Panel Installation September 30th, 2008
California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco has completed its solar electric installation, a solution provided by Open Energy Corp. The 720 glass panels embedded with photovoltaic cells are expected to generate...more
Grand Theft Solar September 26th, 2008
Stealing Solar Cells: "The Crime of the Future"
I guess oil prices are really getting to people. Some folks are so desperate to get out from under the finger of the energy companies, they are resorting to stealing solar panels. In fact, solar-panel...more
Green Power-Generating Gyms Becoming More Common September 25th, 2008
We have talked about it for years on TreeHugger- the possibility of workout equipment generating electricity instead of consuming it. Now the New York Times covers the subject, noting that: "Of course, riding a real...more
New Rechargeable Battery Plugs Into Your Computer September 25th, 2008
Moixa's AA Batteries Plug Into USB Ports to Charge
Have you already made the switch to recycleable batteries? Good, we knew that you did. We were just checking. But here's another question: are you getting tired of carrying a battery charger with you when you...more
Solar Panels are Hot September 24th, 2008
Image: Noah Berger for the New York Times According to the New York Times, solar panels are now hot. Kate Galbraith writes how Glenda Hoffman had sixteen panels vanish from her roof in three separate...more
