greenhouse gases
What is a Smart Grid? March 19th, 2009
New Technology Could Create Efficiencies and Save Energy
President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan includes US$4.5 billion to create a "smart grid" electrical transmission system. But many people still ask, what exactly is a smart grid? Basically, a "smart grid" really is just that...more
Global Warming: It's What's On Your Plate! March 5th, 2009
Let's Act Now launched today a nationwide Public Service Announcement campaign stressing the urgency of climate change and its connection to our food choices. The campaign...more
Greenpeace grades the greenest electronics July 3rd, 2008
Sony Ericsson phones top the list; Nintendo and Microsoft at the bottom
For the eighth time in the last two years, Greenpeace has ranked electronics manufactuers according to their policies and manufacturing procedures to come up with a list of the "greenest" electronics makers. Companies were ranked on...more
High gas prices + greenhouse gases = time for an electric mower July 1st, 2008
Five options to green your lawn-mowing
With summer in full swing, your lawn growing longer by the minute, and gas prices going sky-high, it might be time to get finally rid of your old, gas-guzzling mowers. Still not convinced? A recent...more
5 Green Reasons to Telecommute June 24th, 2008
Reduce Emissions and Protect Employees' Sanity
Back when I worked in an office, I often used to spend an hour every day driving to work, after which I would sit alone in my cubicle for eight hours before turning around and...more
Learn to Improve Your Car's Gasoline Efficiency May 22nd, 2008
Plug in ScanGuard to See How Much Gas You're Using As You Drive
With gas prices climbing higher and higher, it's ever-more important for everyone (individuals and companies) to get the most bang for their buck -- in other words, to get the best gas mileage from their...more
Carbon Credits for Frequent Fliers April 16th, 2008
Those friendly skies are full of greenhouse gases
I'm about to fly from Portland, Maine, to Los Angeles, California -- a 5,000-plus mile trip that will generate an estimated 2.104 tonnes of greenhouse gases. Luckily for me (and my conscience), I'm not a...more
