Energy
Middle School Student Invents Ingenious Water Saving Device August 20th, 2008
When By Kids For Kids (BKFK) and The Weather Channel launched the Going Green Challenge to inspire kids to come up with neat inventions to help make an eco-difference there’s little doubt that the field...more
Sam’s Club Markets Solar Panels, Energy Efficient Products August 19th, 2008
Sam’s Club will market solar panels at nine Southern California Clubs– Corona, Murrieta, Glendora, Ontario, La Habra, Chino, Long Beach, Fountain Valley and Torrance– where Home Efficiency Centers have been created to show case eco-friendly...more
SunLight Flashlights Save Energy, Save Lives August 15th, 2008
Buy a Solar-Powered Flashlight, Do Some Good
Imagine a rural area in central Africa, with no running water, no paved roads, and no access to electricity. Life there is dependent upon daylight. Once the sun is down, work comes to stop, unless...more
LED Plus Solar Equals a Great Outdoor Lamp August 14th, 2008
Light Your Yard in an Energy Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Way!
As we've written here before, LED light bulbs are poised to become the next big thing in lighting. They're even more energy efficient than CFL bulbs, and they last an incredibly long time. LEDs are making...more
Some 30 U.S. Cities To Disclose Carbon Output August 13th, 2008
Thirty cities have agreed to measure their carbon footprints under the Carbon Disclosure Project, which is partnering with the ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability USA, an international association of local governments working on environmental issues,...more
Offset Your Carbon Emissions While You Watch Green Videos August 12th, 2008
Watch and Upload Environmental Videos at Go Green Tube
YouTube isn't the only place to watch online videos. It also isn't the greenest. That honor probably goes to Go Green Tube, the newly launched video sharing site that focuses on environmental topics and puts...more
Plant Powered by Chicken Manure August 12th, 2008
At Beijing Deqingyuan Chicken Farm Waste Utilization plant, three million chickens are doing their part to help their farm be sustainable– they are powering and heating the farm via the 220 tons of manure and...more
Mobile Fun Announces Solar-Powered Case for 3G iPhone August 8th, 2008
It Charges, It Stores Power, and It Can Power Your Other Devices, Too
With more than a million 3G iPhones already on the streets, it's no surprise that companies are announcing accessories to help make the new phones even more fun -- and even greener. The latest will soon...more
Dandelion Rubber Could Be Inexpensive, High Quality Alternative to Tree Rubber August 7th, 2008
photo by mgpenguin86 via flickr Discovery News is highlighting an interesting development in the field of rubber. According to new research being done in Ohio, dandelion root sap could be made into a rubber of...more
Free Software Cuts PC Power Consumption August 7th, 2008
Did you know that your home PC can account for up to 10% of your energy bill? Well, software company Verdiem has a new way to help you cut that cost and, as a result,...more
