Published on March 29th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
3 commentsBP’s chief executive, Tony Hayward, says that the U.S. needs to think beyond coal and warns against saving coal jobs and sacrificing jobs and growth in cleaner fuels. The New York Times reports that Hayward spoke [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 26th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
6 commentsThere is anti-EPA legislation metastasizing in 15 (and now 16) US states, aimed at ending the Obama administration’s backstop use of the EPA to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. Within months of the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 24th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
1 commentEver need to have something shipped and wish you knew of a great green (or cheap!) shipping service? An online shipping service I just found out about nails this one for you. The service brings together [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 23rd, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
We breathe it in; we breathe it out. We can’t survive without out, but often the air we breathe is tainted with pollution. Sometimes is noticeable, such as when visiting smog plagued southern California, but usually [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 22nd, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
With so much environmental destruction going on in the world it can be hard to know where and how to start. “One Million Trees For Ethiopia” is the story of how one person can make a [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 19th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
4 commentsGreenTalk Radio host Sean Daily talks with author Annie Leonard about her book, “The Story of Stuff.” iPods, DVD players, cars, clothes, jewelry, computers, flat screen TVs… or more generally, STUFF. Stuff surrounds us, it permeates [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 18th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
2 commentsReuters is reporting that the US is trying to block coal plant funding by the World Bank for a $3.75 billion project in South Africa. The UK joined with the US in trying to block the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 17th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
2 commentsAmsterdam, the Netherlands is one of my favorite cities in Europe. The city is known for its predominance of bicycles. In fact, there are approximately 600,000 bicycles for the 750,000 residents. There are even bike shops specializing [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 16th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
3 commentsHave you seen the Canary Project? You should. Founded in 2006 by Edward Morris and Susannah Sayler, the project’s mission is to produce “visual media, events, and artwork that build public understanding of human-induced climate change [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 12th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
4 commentsWe know by now that bicycling and walking for transportation purposes are great ways to reduce climate change pollution, address the obesity epidemic and numerous other critical health problems, and create a sense of community. Additionally, [&hellip... Read More →
Lighting
— How to Use a Light Meter to Set Appropriate Light Levels
— T8 Plug-And-Play LED Linear Bulb Options
— LED vs. CFL vs. Incandescent light bulbs
— True Cost of LEDs
— Outdoor lighting Options
Kitchen Efficiency
— Energy Efficiency for the Kitchen
— How to Install a high-efficiency cache aerator
— How to Clean Your Refrigerators Condenser Coils Or Fan
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy efficiency tips for the refrigerator and freezer
— Installing a High Efficiency Faucet Aerator
— 9 Energy Saving Tips For Efficient Cooking
— Refrigerator and freezer Temperatures: Find the ideal temperatures and humidities for efficient operation
— 5 Natural Remedies for Deodorizing a Refrigerator
— Natural Cleaning Recipes
Bathroom Efficiency
— 4 Tips for Energy Efficiency in the Bathroom
— How To Install A Water Efficient Shower Head
— Test The Flow Rate Of Your Kitchen Or Bathroom Faucets
— Replace the Wax ring on the toilet
— Replace the flapper valve on the toilet to eliminate leaks
— How to Install a Toilet tank bag
— Install high Efficiency Shower heads
— Changing The Sink Aerator
— Check the toilet for water leaks
— How To Install A Shower Flow Valve Adapter
— Green Product Review: 1.0 gallon per minute faucet aerator from Niagara Conservation
HVAC Efficiency
— Energy Efficiency for Window AC units
— How to clean the furnace motor for efficiency
— Efficient furnace filters
— How To Insulate Your Attic Duct System Step by Step
— How to Insulate Your Electrical Outlets
— Weatherstripping 101
— How To Install A Filter Whistle On Your A/C Unit
— How To Insulate Old Windows Without Buying New: Energy-Saving Window Inserts
— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
Laundry & Appliance Efficiency
— Make Your Computer More Energy Efficient
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy Saving Tips for Washing Machines & Dryers
— How You Can Save Money By Cleaning Your Home Appliances
— How To Clean Your Dryer’s Lint Trap, Screen And Vent
— How to clean a lint vent using the LintEater
Yard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems