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Google Goes Geothermal. Can You? August 21st, 2008
Clean Energy Could Be Right Under Your Feet
Google recently announced it would invest $10 million into the development of geothermal energy systems. Geothermal, one of the hot new ideas in "clean technology," uses the natural heat under the Earth's surface to provide...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
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
D-Link Introduces Greener Wi-Fi August 5th, 2008
New Wireless Routers Use Up to 41% Less Energy
When you're done using your PC, you turn it off, right? But what about your wireless router? Do you turn that off, too? If you're like most people (or businesses), you probably leave your Wi-Fi running 24-7....more
Help Cut Emissions In Half August 4th, 2008
Energy-Efficient Eating Tips
You, consumer, are the best way to reduce energy emissions caused by food production. Science Daily reported recently that 19 percent of the energy we use is used to produce and supply food—most of this...more
Dell Introduces Its Greenest PC August 1st, 2008
New Studio Hybrid Uses 70% Less Power Than Traditional Desktop PCs
First announced back in May, Dell has now introduced what it calls its greenest desktop computer. The new Studio Hybrid is not only Dell's smallest-sized desktop, it's also its most energy-efficient. It uses 70% less...more
How to Buy a Greener TV July 24th, 2008
Save Energy, Save the Environment with These Simple Guidelines
My friend Joe recently suffered a terrible tragedy: lightning struck near his house, and the resulting energy surge fried his coffee maker, alarm clock, old VCR and, worst of all, three TV sets. And so Joe...more
Carry the Power of the Sun on Your Back July 22nd, 2008
New Solar Backpack Offers Inexpensive Charging for Portable Devices
Do you carry a lot of portable devices with you? Well now you can charge them on the go with the new solar backpack from gadget4all.com. While solar backpacks aren't new, this latest model is priced...more
New Lenovo Laptop Earns PC Magazine's GreenTech Seal of Approval July 18th, 2008
ThinkPad X200 Uses Just 14 Watts When Idle
I'm in the market for a new laptop, but as a responsible buyer, I want to make sure I pick a computer that uses as little energy as possible and which has been manufactured using...more
Save Energy by Installing Motion-Sensitive Lighting July 17th, 2008
Okay, you've installed CFL light bulbs in your house to save energy, but what's the next step for saving energy and saving money? How about installing motion sensors to automatically turn some of your lights...more
